encouragement/advice

I was previously in a abusive marriage for 8yr I started college 3yrs ago for my associate in nursing but due to living circumstances I had to withdraw or retake most of my class hence I didn't get into the nursing program as yet. I am currently 3 classes away from taking the entrance exam but my family is just telling me to get a degree an finish college cause I been there long n I'm getting older I am 28 right now. my living circumstances did change an I'll be able to accomplish my goal but not sure what to do