Is it ever to late in life to complete more study?

Question

I am already a Division 2 Registered nurse of nine years now but have been completing my BA of nursing by correspondence at university to become a Divison 1 Registered nurse over the past three years.

I am only about one and a bit semesters away from finishing but am finding it all very stressful at the moment.

Have just gotten a new job which will pay more than if I was working as a Division 1 on the ward and now dont know what to do?

Do want to finish my University Bachelor but at 28years old feel that if I postpone finishing it off for another year I feel like I might be leaving it to late? And then it clashes with the baby plans also?

worked fulltime +++ over the time I was completing it, bought a house, and got married also feel like I have always been studying and trying to find room to breathe! (had an exam the day after my wedding even!)

Does anyone have any expirences or advice would be much appreciated!

Answer 1

I am 38 yrs. old and have just started to go back to school. It has been really fun and stressful but also rewarding. Hang in there! I am married, have a son and work full time so I know where you are coming from. When I get really stressed, I have my husband take my son to the movies or the arcade and I listen to music, take a hot bath and do some yoga. I know at the end, it will have been totally worth it. I would delay having the baby though. Little ones monopolize almost all of your time. Since you are so close to completing your schooling, I would wait on the baby until you are finished and can give the child the benefit of your attention. Otherwise, you are just increasing your stress exponentially. You still have plenty of time to have children. So keep going because you are almost done! Keep your chin up, I'm cheering for you!

Answer 2

You are definitely not too old. You are still pretty young. Oh, and no, it is never too late.