I'm a sophomore in college who was originally a BS in biology. I had enough credits where I would actually be able to graduate a semester early as a biology major. My original plan was to take nursing school pre-reqs instead of minoring and go to accelerated nursing school after graduation.
After much debating and speaking with some of my family members who are nurses, as well as speaking to people on here, I've finally made the decision once and for all to change my major to Pre-Nursing now as an undergrad. Luckily, a lot of my science classes will transfer over into my new major, but I've still got about a whole year of pre-reqs ahead of me. I'm really excited about switching and feel like this is the best decision, but I am a little disappointed that I will not be able to graduate in 4 years, as my original major allowed me to.
My question is... will I "stick out" in nursing school since I am a year behind? I guess I'm just needing a little reassurance that "being behind" isn't as big of a deal as my over-achieving mind thinks it is.
I didn't graduate until 23, but started college at 18. You do the math.
It is very common. I know some people who are still in college after nine years...undergrad. First degree. With almost half of students dropping out, just finishing makes you stand out in the crowd.
This.
I was on the 12 year plan for my Bachelors; along my travels were an Associates degree and a stint in a vocational diploma program for my PN. I wouldn't trade my life experiences along the way; the end goal was always in sight!
You will be fine-run your own race and you will NEVER lose. :)
I had to take a medical LOA between my freshman and sophomore years of college, therefore I graduated college 5 years after I graduated high school. In almost 8 years of being a nurse, no one has noticed or cared.
The question is why do you need reassurance? Who knows what you will do you. You may stick it out or you may quit. No one knows. What do you want people to tell you? That it is ok to do what you are doing? Yes it is ok. If someone on a message board told you no and that you should quit would you?
LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN
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This.
I was on the 12 year plan for my Bachelors; along my travels were an Associates degree and a stint in a vocational diploma program for my PN. I wouldn't trade my life experiences along the way; the end goal was always in sight!
You will be fine-run your own race and you will NEVER lose. :)