[carolina.girl]

I'll try to make this short.

I'm a 36 year old single parent of a soon to be freshman in college. I have a mortgage and the monthly bills we all have. I have decided that instead of having a job I want a career and am going to nursing school. I am passionate about this and will make it happen whatever I have to do other than sacrificing my house and my son's college (he is getting a lot of aid).

I'm taking pre-requisites now online and at the local community college. I will have all of them complete next fall.

I work mon-fri 8-4:30pm, it's a great job that has benefits I can't replace immediately (vehicle, insurance, etc...) My boss will work with me but we are only open those hours so evenings aren't an option. I have a part time job I will have to leave and am fine with that.

I want some input from others on what would they do in my situation. There is a waiting list for nursing, I can't find a college that will let me do all evening classes, all the general education classes will be complete whenever I'm able to get into the nursing program. I don't know anything about clinical times etc...

I'd appreciate some suggests, opinions, experiences, advice, whatever I can get. I'm not getting much help at the schools on what is available or not.

Thanks

[Unique23]

Hey!

I know it can be really tough when you are trying to pursue a degree with obstacles in your way. I got pregant in Nursing school and had her a semester before I graduated. I didnt take any time off from school, I had her in June. I have now been working for six months as a med surg nurse. I know this isnt your situation but I posted this because there is always a way!

If you are willing to relocate I know that Queens University in Charlotte offers a night school program. There are schools that offer classes and clinicals at night you just got to do some research. You should also consider going to school part time and taking classes on the weekend. There is always hope! If worse came to worse you can take internet classes.

Hope this helps!