Who's doing Nursing School with a kid?

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I know I"m not the only one.

I have one son, who will be two in June, I start in August. I can't believe he'll be almost four when I'm done!

I am happily married and have two kids: 7 and 9. I have two more years to go in a BSN program. It is very stressful going through nursing school, even with a very supportive family. I am especially stressed out this semester because we started our Med/Surg and OB clinicals. The worst part is finding a sitter when my kids are sick on a clinical day. It will all be worth it though...I hope!!!

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That's why I will work 3rd ****. When I get home if the kids haven't left yet I will help get them off and sleep until they get home. I grew up with a mom who was a nurse and this was life. When we had off or a half day she could still sleep because our ages and we were threatened by dad that we were not to wake her up...which we did do anyway.

I hope to pull of a 3 12 though...7p-7a.

This is exactly what I plan to do, too. I'd much rather work 3rd shift and be able to be home with my kids when they get home from school.

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Most of our nurses in our unit work 3rd so they can be home with their kids. I currently work as a unit clerk on 2nd shift, and it's great for me. I have one son, and my hubby pulls more than his fair share. I'm sure my time will come when I have to shift my schedule, but with school, 2nd shift is working out perfectly.

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I start my Nursing classes in August (if I get through this summer A&P)! I have always been with my daughter who is now 6. She is homeschooled and isn't used to not having me around. Thankfully, my husband has been able to rearrange his work schedule so that she doesn't have to be left with a sitter. However, this Fall, I will have to have childcare because my school does not offer any Nursing classes at night (which I think is crazy!!!).

It is not easy to juggle school with one child so I applaud :yelclap: those of you who do it with more.

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I too am a nursing student in my Senior yr of a BSN program. I have 2 daughters 7 and 11. It has been a hard road but I would never change anything. Both of my girls have seen first hand that if there is something that you truly want, if you work hard you can obtain your dreams. It is amazing to see my oldest begin to "compete" w/me. We see who can get the higher GPA per semester. She bet me this last semester. She had a 4.0 and I got a 3.87. I think that not only am I learning but I am also providing my kids with a frame work of the importance of doing well in school and never giving up your dreams no matter you age.

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Hi. I am in my 3rd semester of the ADN program. I have 2 boys - ages 11 and 4. I am not going to lie to you - it is hard. Getting them to help on a daily basis is even harder. They are getting better. It is all worth it. There will be times when you think that you can't do it - YES YOU CAN.

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I have 2 boys, they are teenagers... Never too late...

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Hi there. ime almost 22. And i have a 1 year old daughter. Oh may i mention a 24 year old FH also? *sigh* lol

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Specializes in med surg, school nursing.

I just graduated and I have four children - ages 7.5.3 and 1 (will be 2 in July). I started my nursing classes when the youngest was 6 weeks old! I would never want to repeat that year ever again!

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Two high energy rotten boys 9 and 11 years old!

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I'm a single mama of 3 (13, 6 1/2, 4). I'm currently working on pre-reqs for my BSN, and awaiting the news on whether I'll be accepted into the LVN program(I'm in California, and obviously y'all know how RIDICULOUS it is to try to get into the RN program, so I've decided to get my LVN, work and gain experience, and bridge into ADN or BSN)... So anyways, anything is possible if one has the passion to succeed. After reading the previous posts prior to my own, I realize I am not alone in my endeavors. :yeah:

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I have a step-son (18) and a 9 yr old son and a big ole 44 yr old baby (DH :lol2:) This is the hardest thing I have ever done. But just like child birth, you soon forget the pain. Just finished (should I say squeaked by) my first semester. Never thought it would be over, cried at least once a week didn't think I could do. But I did do it, I have had a little break and I am ready to go concur 2nd semester.

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