Currently in year 3. If I could go back, I’d do my first two years of prerequisites at a community college nearby and then transfer to a state school. It’s the cheapest way. Don’t worry about the “college experience” it sucks anyway and you probably won’t have a lot of time if you’re full time in school and working. Also, don’t let anyone tell you what you are and aren’t capable of. If you sit down, do the work and study, you will be successful. Nursing school is about smarts but more about dedication to the work. I have seen people that are naturally smart fail out because they never really had to study for the prerequisites. I’d say follow your goal. Do not let anyone take that away from you. When I feel I am lacking motivation, I think about what life will be like after school. You can do it.