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So I just had my first child & now I know why everyone kept telling me to bridge before I had any kids.

I'm wondering how & when I will be able to go back to school. I am 26 & I know it's not the end of the world but I was very much looking forward to becoming an RN.

My husband & I know we want 1 more child. Obviously that won't be for at least 2+ years.

So I have 2 questions. For all the parents out there, how did you juggle school & kids & when did you decide to go back to school, how old were your kids? I know by the time I decide to apply to nursing programs I'll have to retake my sciences (boo). My second question is, should I let my LVN license go inactive since I'm not going to work or go to school for awhile, so would it be worth paying the fee every 2 years to keep it active?

Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Yes. My husband & I are still living with her. She is a great help, I don't know what I would do without her.
Take one day at a time...you are a good Mom and will be a great nurse...((HUGS))
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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

Thank you so much. I'm so torn. My mom said I should apply to get into the fall 2015 bridge program but the thought of leaving my son when he's 1 & then working & not giving my second child the same attention I did my first tears me up inside. I don't know what to do. A big part of me just wants to wait, be a SAHM & put school off until later.

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