Military wife/mom of 2 - nursing school and career really possible?

Just MY opinion, as kids are who they will be by I think age 5~you need to be a stay at home mom til they get into school. After that, go for it! Nursing is one of the fields wide open to what you can do and what hours you want to do it. I was fortunate to be a stay at home (single) Mom Sunday thru Thurs and worked every Fri/Sat nights 7p-7a. My ex got our son EVERY weekend and he was only supposed to have him every other. I didn't have to pay for child care when he was with Dad, hence everyweekend. On the major holidays, I usually gave Dad his choice because I could do things with him all day and get some winks before work or just do our holiday the next day. But...I'm certain you'll get many other opinions from many other women and men who juggle work, kids and marriage or single parenthood.

Hi, I am working on my bachelor degree right now and will apply to nursing school in two years. As an Army wife who moved 13 times in 17 years across three continents, I will be thrilled once I get my degree. I have transcprits ffrom 4 differrent colleges. Anyhow, it is not easy to balance military life style, family and education.Our three kids are in high school and middle school now but they still need active mothering. I don't want to miss out on their concerts and sports games or parent teacher conferences. So it is still pretty much hands on parenting. My husband is in a very demanding job now and will deploy this fall for six months. I agree with one of the militarty wife, if anyone can do this it would be a military wife. Don't be discouraged and you can do it. I know it is not easy but I strongly believe that this alone would make miltary wives better nurses! Just my opinion! Good luck!

Absolutely it's possible! I am also a former teacher. I graduate from nursing school this December with my BSN. I am in a second-degree option program. The entire program is 12 months. Yes, it's grueling, however many of the people in my cohort have families. Two of the women in my class had babies during the program! We all supported each other. Just one year and you will have your BSN.


By the way, Idecided to sign up with the army nurse corps. With a BSN you commission as an officer. Since your husband is already in the military it may be a good thing to look into. They give preferential treatment to spouses when they pick your assignments