I am 39 and only finished 7th grade. I just graduated from a BSN program. The hardest part for me was getting started. I have a 12 year old son who is autistic and has developmental delays and functions at a 3 year old level so if I can make it through one of the most difficult programs, including 2 chemistry classes, you can too. My advice to you is, read your nursing text as you go along and get the saunders comprehensive nclex review book to use while going through school. It will help you with your classes. Also, talk to your instructors and let them know if you have any problems. They really are there to help you. Good luck.