Question for nurse educators

Hello,

I am interested in entering a nursing program, but I don't know if it will be possible. Here are the problems I am facing:

1. I am 35 years old and have not used much of the math, science and english composition in my job, so I am virtually guaranteed to fail (badly) a "Compass" or equivalent entrance test.

2. I did not have a good GPA in high school.

3. I would have to pull double duty even if I was accepted into a pre-nursing program ( doing the prerequisites) -

I would also have to study physics, chemistry, algebra, english comp., assorted sciences, etc. to pass the

TEAS V test just to get into nursing school.

Basically, I am wondering this:

1. If I fail the Compass or equivalent test, will that end my nursing school hopes, or is there a way to fail the

Compass test badly and still "catch up" to nusing program level before enrolling in the nursing program?

2. Will it be possible to do the pre-requisites AND study physics, chemistry, algebra and other math, english

comp., assorted sciences, etc. or is this too much of a load to pull off - how much time will I have between

the Compass test and taking the TEAS V test?

I would appreciate any opinions from nurse educators about my situation - whether good news or bad.

Thank you very much.