Trouble for young nursing students/nurses

[DCCCRN2Bn05]

I have had a problem throughout the last 3 semesters with some people in my classes. I am twenty years old, about the age (if not younger) than alot of my classmates' children or sometimes grandchildren. I get the feeling like they don't have any respect for me as a professional. :angryfire I am constantly being second guessed and told I am wrong (though I'm usually not) I am not trying to say that I know everything (I got into the ADN program right out of High School) just that we are all learning the same thing at the same time. I understand if in a personal setting to get advice on "when I was your age" things. I respect and enjoy them. But don't disgregard me just because I started my career before you did. I offer respect to everyone and would just like a little in return. I don't know if they are jealous that I got to start so young, or if they have a mental picture of how a 20yo is going to act so they brush me off immediately. I was just wondering if others out there have come along the same problem in school or in practice, and how (if you can) deal with it.

I know I can't make myself any older, and all I can probably do is prove myself by my grades and clinical performace. But it's been a thorn in my side and I needed some feedback.

[mattsmom81]

Lots of insecure people in the world everywhere looking for a way to feel better about themselves. Stay focused and self reliant.. it will serve you well in nursing and in life. :)

[mattsmom81]

Lots of insecure people in the world everywhere looking for a way to feel better about themselves. Stay focused and self reliant.. it will serve you well in nursing and in life. :)