Should i still get my prerequisite?

VT89 · May 15, 2012

Don't worry about your age. There are so many people who are your age (or older) and in the same position as you. When I was doing high school by correspondence, I've seen so many older adults picking up courses, it's no big deal. I still have to finish a prerequisite (math) and I'm 24... I probably won't get to finish the course until I'm 25 and if I get into the nursing school year that I want, I will be 26 and won't graduate until I'm 30 or 31. A girl I used to work with and who was in her first year at the time said there were so many older adults in her classes (the oldest was in his 40s).
Just think about it: Would you rather give up on your prereqs and work a job your not satisfied with for the rest of your life? Would you regret not going to nursing school?

thanks everyone for your support!

yeah i might aswell go all in!

even though i might be a couple years behind everyone around my age, but at the end of the day it all it's whats best for me!

oooh back than i wish i wasn't such a rebel! never thought i would need a good education or having thoughts about getting married.

for some reason it came back and bit me in the a*s when i hangout with my buddies they ALL talk about college/university and how their doing and here i am listening and talking about my part-time job. i just don't fit in anymore... its a weird feeling.. an embarrass feeling... i can't really explain:(

as for marriage, i am never that type of guy ever!!! but recently i have been thinking about it. I start to think about my loneliness and what will happen in the future, those types of thoughts..

i will be 28 when i graduate... no time to go out dates because i am probably busy working around the clock, all the years will fly by next thing you know i am 35 without a gf, even if i do find someone my chances are slim

its the truth right? or am i thinking too far ahead

Just A Wanderer · May 15, 2012

Yes, I believe you're thinking too far ahead. Focus on what's important first (school). And stop comparing yourself to others your age - there isn't a time limit to do this or that... everyone is different because everyone has different life circumstances. Who knows, maybe you will meet someone in school? There are people in nursing school (well, school in general) who still have a personal life. You have to look at the bigger picture instead of focusing on the small things.

laurazlsk · May 28, 2012

I'm 26 with 2 toddlers. I'm 6 weeks into an accelerated LPN learning program. After I'm done and working for a couple of years I plan on going further in my education either to become doctor or go further in nursing. Both of which have their own requirements. It's a long time to commit and either option costs a small fortune but I will ask others what they like about their work and what they wished they did. I'm taking my time because I want my kids in school full time before I go back.

Age is just a number. Focus on setting yourself up right for you.