LPNS AND RNRags to Riches 2016 almost 2017 stories

soon2bnurse5 · Dec 16, 2016

Sorry for grammar

soon2bnurse5 · Dec 16, 2016

No one?

LoveMyBugs, BSN, CNA, RN · Dec 17, 2016

Make it easier on yourself and use food stamps, I did.

I was a single mom of 2 boys, my youngest was recently diagnosed with autism when I was working on my pre-reqs for nursing school.

It was long and hard and used every government program I could find to help support us.

I worked part-time as a ED tech, took my oldest to soccer, tae-Keon-do..etc multiple sport kid.

My youngest was multiple therapists

I had help from my parents as well for child care. My Dad would help when I had car issues.

I was getting Medicaid for my boys, food stamps for all of us, SSI benefits for my youngest son. Special waivers for my electric bill by apply for low-income assistance. Help for paying for day-care. Those programs exists to help people get on their feet.

I am not ashamed to have used those programs. Don't know why you don't want to use them, you will pay back in taxes when you are working.

I have been an RN over 6 years. I pay my taxes and have owned my home for the last 3 years.

But becoming a RN is no rags to riches!

I am solidly middle class

homeowner, but carry a debt and still have student loans to pay.

I will still have loans when my oldest goes off to college next year.

But I do make enough to support a family of 5, however we are not rich

NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN · Dec 17, 2016

I'm still in the rags. Granted, my rags don't have quite as many holes as they once did, but they sometimes far exceed the hole-y limits of some of my colleagues. I simply snip the loose threads and keep it moving.

As far as riches, if that's what you're hoping to gain, you're entering the wrong profession, my dear. I think someone in the 'oldest' profession stands a better chance at gaining riches than I do. Maybe I should go buy me some red pumps, a wig, and lots-n-lots of glitter. :down:

On a serious tip in regards to your situation, I've been there, done that; didn't see even the slightest profit until the kids got grown and we were all living under separate rooftops. Word of caution: even then, they come back and they are not alone when they return.

My rags-to-riches story? I went from working 64 hours per week, to no more than 24 hours per week and can still manage to keep the lights on, the water running, and take an occasional trip or two to the beach. I have everything that I need; my wants are very few because that would mean more time needing to be spent on the job.

soon2bnurse5 · Dec 17, 2016

I don't actually MEAN GETTING RICH it's a figure of speech I've wanted to be a NURSE SINCE I WAS 12.

soon2bnurse5 · Dec 17, 2016

Thanks for sharing ladies

NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN · Dec 17, 2016

I don't actually MEAN GETTING RICH it's a figure of speech I've wanted to be a NURSE SINCE I WAS 12.

I know. Riches is in the pockets of the beholder.