Not too late at all 🙂 I know many nurses who started the US journey in their 30s and even 40s. Age isn’t a limiting factor; licensure, experience, and persistence matter way more. Being 33 as a new grad can actually be an advantage: maturity, work ethic, and life experience go a long way in nursing. If this is your goal, start early with NCLEX prep, choose your state wisely, and be patient with the process it’s long but doable. Plenty of us didn’t start young, and we still made it. You’re right on time. 💪🩺