(((LovesShelly)))

You could go into community college, to get general classes out of the way and take pre-requisites for nursing: Chemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, and Physiology. If you're still interested in becoming a nurse, and your college GPA is above 3.0, chances are pretty good that you can find a nursing program to apply to.

In my experience, community colleges often have nursing programs (darn good ones!). The trouble with majoring in nursing is that there is a waiting list of 2-3 years before you can start the program. So, if you're absolutely certain that you want to be a nurse & feel confident in your ability to do well in the pre-requisites, get your name on the waiting list asap (usually not until after microbiology).

You're young ~ I know that you feel pressured to get out, but that sure doesn't give you motivation to excel in school. In my experience, that motivation comes with time living in the real world...working an 8-5 job/40 hours per week. I did that for a couple of years after my HS graduation, then I decided to go to college & began at community college.

That worked very well for me. I graduated with honors and transferred to a university for my last 2 years of school. In 2001, I got my BA in Psychology, and stayed on the honor role. A lot better than if I had gone straight from HS ~ That I know!!

Gentle hugs sent your way! I wish that I had advice for you on your family. I can only think move out asap & work a full-time job to pay the bills.