nursing school and kids

[chicaloca9999]

Everyone says you have no life in nursing school. I am about to start the RN program in January and I have three kids whose father abandoned them, so it is really important I have time with them and don't abandon them emotionally. Do any of you that have been through this have any advice? Will I still have time be able to have special time with them?

[twinmommy+2, ADN, BSN, MSN]

Yes. Make the time for them. It can be done

[~mommyof2~]

i just graduated and i have two young kids. it was the best feeling in the world for my son to say he was proud me! everyone asked how i did and i would say you do what you gotta do!! every evening was devoted to being with them until bed time (then i would break out the books). best of luck to you! it really will be over before you know it!

[threelilies]

I am a senior in a BSN program and between us my partner and I have six kids. During the semesters time does get a little tight and I don't sleep near as much as I'd like but I make sure the kids don't feel the bite by being creative and prioritizing them. Mostly that means staying organized, not sweating the small stuff (like dusting, laundry, dishes...), and not trying to have a social life outside of the family until school breaks. The kids and I do our homework together. They help me study from flash cards. We go to the library together and I study while they pick out books. We pack our lunches together, lay out our school clothes together, that sort of thing. Anything to make it clear that each of our school days are important and we're all in it together.

[MommaTy]

I have 5 kids, work part time nights 7p-7:30a (2 nights a week). You have to set up a strict schedule and stick to it. Set time aside for reading/studying/homework, set time for the kids, and set time for work (if you do).