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Starting the RN program with a family
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Posted about 4 years ago I am writing this today in hopes to get some reassurance from some of you (been there, done that) ladies and gentlemen. I have two babies, one is 3 and one will be here in August. I have turned in my application for the RN program in my area with hopes of getting accepted. The program begins in January, which is a pretty good ways away. My question is, have any of you went into the program with little ones at home, and do you have any advice, words of wisdom, etc. |
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| Posted about 4 years ago I say go for it. You can do it if its what you really want. Let me tell you a little story. My ex-wife and I were both Nursing students with 4 kids between the two of us. Three were hers and only one was mine. It was financially and mentally very stressful but she made it through and because of the stress, my grades fell and I had to drop. The lesson that I learned through that was not to take on someone elses kids and responisibility thats not neccesary.. Although. Three years later I have decided to go back my self and waiting on my acceptance letter to the program. Next week and I'll know. All that to say, if you have time to get some things in place with your kids and finances, do that and again, if its what you want, then make it happen..... Good luck to you!!!!! |
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| Posted about 4 years ago My baby is 16 now, but, I have the responsibilty now of taking care of my mom and brother, who both,suffer from mental disorders. I shoud of been done with my RN by now, 4years ago, I had to take on this burden. I have to go for it myself, now, if not, all my sciences will expire, and I will have to take A&P over again, noway, jose. You and I can do this. Jereomyb, I am so glad that you are back on the band wagon, I hate that you and your ex-wife divorced, what a powerhouse you both could of been. Two RN's, working together, and trying to accomplish the American Dream. God Bless!!! I am a proud mother of three beautyful daughter. I currently live in Los Angeles California. I've worked as a heathecare provider for almost 10 years. I am curently in school to pursue my MSN in nursing, and wants to work as a pediactric nurse, in public health. |
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| Posted about 4 years ago It is very possible to go to nursing school with children. I have a 7yr old and trust me it was very hard between working and going to school, but I made it. At times it seemed like I missed a lot of my daughters life but I had to remember that in the end it would be all worth it. So my advice to you is to make sure that you have a good support system someone to help you with the kids and to keep you encouraged. It's more than just attending classes you have to put in alot of time into studying. Just be prepared not to sleep some days but remember in the end that it will be all worth it. Good luck. |
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| Posted about 4 years ago Yes, you can do it! I have a 4 year old and it was the best decision I could have made for him. Midway through my first semester in LPN school, my abusive husband cheated on me and kicked me and my son out of our home and had the power shut off in the middle of October. I went through hell trying to keep him away from me so I could finish school. I eventually had to take out a protection order against him. When I had to go take my final, I came out of work to find my car had been stolen by him. His girlfriend assaulted me while I was coming out of class one day in my second semester. My nursing instructors helped me so much. They really did care about my dreams of becoming a nurse. My husband filed for divorce. But on August 11, 2008 I graduated from LPN school. My point is, if I can make it, you can too!!! My instructors even made sure that there were police and campus security at the door so "my day" would not be ruined. Surround yourself with support, family, friends. Make friends in nursing school. Nursing school is stressful. Talk out your frustrations daily with a group of nursing buddies. Other friends will not fully know what you are going though. If you feel yourself slipping, talk to one of your nursing instructors. Family is important too. I don't know what I would have done without my parents. Best of luck to you... |
