Yeah, here's some advise....do not listen to anyone who tries to drag you down. You are doing the right thing. And no, you're not too old to start anything. You can do this. Focus on your goals and you will make it. Keep us posted on your progress. I am waiting for the one where you tell us you have your license in hand.

I don't believe this question???   YOu are ONLY 25....that is super young.  Go for it girl...who cares what your parents think.  you will show them once you graduate and are making 50,000 a year plus!

It doesn't matter how old you are...any age can obtain a degree.  Go for it, you won't regret it!!! My father received his masters degree when he was 56 years old...and now he is working on a PHD at 62.  Don't let anyone stop you from doing what your heart says....

Your NEVER too old! My dad started college at 45! At 47 he was completed and had his BS in project management.

GO FOR IT! Never let age be a barrier to obtaining an education. I didn't take my first college class until I was 47. Four years later, I have my ADN, passed my boards and will be starting a new career as an RN at 51.

It is sad that your parents are not supportive of your plans. Perhaps you have a close relative or friend that can be a source of emotional support. A nursing program is demanding and it helps tremendously to have someone that believes in you and can be there when you get overwhelmed with all the demands of studying, exams, papers, clinicals, etc.

Reach for the stars-pursue your dream to become a nurse- think positive. Diane

thanks guys i kinda changed my plans alittle. im gonna go for 1 year LPN then move out. then go back to college for my RN. I dont wanna stay home another year. plus RN waiting lists here. plus my finances i'm paying on my own. but i feel my surroundings really play a big part in pursuing education. there tryin to make me feel guilty for going back to school? so i just told them im not pursuing secular education. Even though i am!!

CDNurse i come to the conclusion that they dont believe in college because they dont want to pay for it!  i notice when they get together with friends who talk about there kids in college my mom always says that why i dont believe in college you gotta spend thousands of dollars to pay someone to teach you something. and she glad she dont have to pay for college. she always said when i turn 18 get out of high school find a good full time job, go to post office they pay good $. 

Life is strange but you can overcome the strange. Go for what you wnat.

Hey girl, I'm in 100% agreement with all of the other posters here!  25 is nowhere close to being too old to start college.  There are a lot of opportunities out there, and many resources to help you pay for tuition, books, etc...INVESTIGATE, and use as many as possible!  Mnay of us here had obtacles to overcome to get to where we are now, and it looks like your parents may be yours.  Don't let them bring you down...TRUST ME...they will be proud of your accomplishments, and may even regret not offering to help you reach your goals.

My belief is that your never too old to go back to school.  Learning is a continuous process, so I've learned.  I just graduated from my ADN program this past May and I'm 34.

I have a couple things to say.  First off change your user name.  It is negative and if you continue to think like that then yes you will fail out of your nursing program.  Second you are 25 and an adult, if your parents don't want you to go to college then ignore them.  It is your life and you can do whatever  you want.  My parents were the exact opposite.  They wanted me to become a doctor and were upset when I decided after getting my 1st degree and working for a couple years that I wanted to go to nursing school.  They came around and were happy that I picked nursing instead of medical school.  Third 25 is not too old are you kidding me?  Most of the people in my program are my age and up and I am over 30.  Find someone positive that you can confide in and who will encourage you since your parents will not.  And when you finish your program show them your first pay stub and see if they still say college is a waste of time. 

I didn't graduate from nursing school until I was 42. There were two students there even older. Guess what? The three of us graduated as the top three in our class!

- you'll get into the swing of school life quickly. And DO NOT listen to anyone who tells you you're dumb for wanting to improve and educate yourself, no matter who they are! Good luck!

I had a classmate for LVN who was 62 yrs old when we started the class and she said she will continue and be an RN. She's an amazing woman, she became florence nightingale awardee and she was an honor student. I believe that you have a bright future ahead of you. Just take the classes and you'll be amazed at how fast time will fly. Best of luck

I think what your doing is great. I'm 24 and will be doing the same thing. I have never heard anyone say that going to college is the wrong idea. As many others have stated your never too old to start and in fact your starting pretty early. Your position is a bit better then mine because I had already started college previously so you'll be entering as a freshman.

If 25 is to old to start college, then there are a whole lot of people I know who broke the age barrier