Any other students who are mothers?

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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I'm a nursing-school-hopeful. Already finished my two-year degree, and I'm working on nursing pre-reqs right now. If all goes as planned, I will start nursing school Fall 2014 (though because I still have some pre-reqs I would be ok with starting Spring 2015).

My biggest concern and challenge while in school is that I'm also a mother! It is no small task, for sure. I also work in a clinic part-time - so balancing all these roles it so hard. I couldn't do it without the help of my husband.

It'd be nice to build a nice support system of other moms in school.

I have an 18 month old and am currently in my 2nd semester of nursing school. It's tough but it can be done! I make sure I study all week when I have a babysitter and spend time with my baby and husband on the weekends. I go to sleep at 10-11pm at night. IMO there's no need to stay up late to study if you're too tired. You won't retain anything! It has been working out for me so far and I won't change it until I feel I have to. I hear 2nd year is much harder so we'll see. I have kept a normal life (not constantly studying 24/7). Everyone is different but I think it's all about time management. As one of my instructor says "study smarter, not harder". Know the best times when you retain things best (that's when you should be studying) and know what type of learner you are (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc). This will make it a lot easier on you! Good luck!!

with kids, I am lucky to get 5 hours of sleep. Anything less than that I feel groggy the whole day.

Make sure you take care of yourself first, love yourself, pamper yourself, drink plenty of water, and dont be too critical about petty things. That is what I do.

Youd be surprised what you can handle. I usually go to bed around 3. I haven't had 8-10 hrs of straight sleep in nearly a year and a half!! And im a prenursing student. Sleep deprivation is real but you get used to it. At first i thought I was gonna die i was soo tired no I was jaded. I feel like that sonetimes still...

ever since ive been in college ive done the whole staying up late and it does hurt your health. I would suggest just doing it before finals if needed.

I have two daughters, and it can be very tough. I also struggle with chronic illness that makes me get more fatigued than other people. It is worth it, though.

If you quit, you will always regret it. No matter how bad it gets, never quit, and never give up!

Mom here to a 6 yr old boy with Autism. I'm starting the nursing program in Spring 2014.

I'm a single mom to an amazing yet rambunctious 2 yr old. I started NS in August. I was laid off in June and decided to apply for the evening program so I could stay home with her in the day instead of put her in daycare. A family member watches her while im in school. I love my daughter with all my heart but she makes it almost impossible to study. Thank goodness she still takes naps. Considering the fact that for every hour of class time we have 2 hours of homework is intense and the first semester is 18 credits. I'm doing pretty good so far and I have a few single moms in class with me. We try to do study groups as much as we can (sans kids of course) but its not always feasible. Now we're up to midterms which are all cumulative and I can already feel my study skills are starting to become as lax. I suggest when you do start allot yourself study time. Alone! Arrange for sitters if you can or if you have significant others (or family) that can help TAKE ADVANTAGE!

I am the mother of five children ranging from 11 to 19. I am just finishing my last year of my 3 year degree and have just found out I have a graduate position in a well known Melbourne hospital. I can tell you it has been really really hard. Studying with children in your care is really difficult. But it's worth it. There is nothing like that feeling of achievement when you make it to the end. I think my study has influenced my kids choices as far as study and a good work ethic is concerned. They seem to be learning by example which is great! I try to spend time with them after school and try to keep to a fairly good routine of dinner at the table and make sure I have time to talk when they need it. That means staying up later to do my study but it seems to be working. They seem to know that I am there for them and if I focus on them straight after school they get their fill and then wander off instead of bothering me all the time. I let them know when there are times that they can't disturb me if I have an online test or a big assignment. I find that if I set times ..like I need to be studying for an hour but then I will be able to answer questions/help with homework/have a snack and a chat then they are pretty good. Kids like routine and guidelines. Good luck and don't lose heart. You can do it!

Specializes in Hematology/Oncology.

I'm married w/ two children. A 13 and 7 year old. I started my pre-reqs Fall 2008. Little by little I've gotten where I am...so far. I work full time. I'm proud/blessed to say, I've been admitted to my 1st choice RN program Spring 2014. I guess God says its my time. I'm thankful for the opportunity. I know going forth isn't an easy road, but neither was knocking out those pre-reqs. If I can come this far, nothing can stop me. I have faith & I believe...

Hello;) I'm a mom to 2 young boys, 8 and 5, and I work full-time as well. I try to take a science and an easier class together. It's definitely not easy. I've been trying to be more organized. I used to do dinner and then study for a little while and go back and help with the boys' homework, but I found myself pushing back more and more time to my studies and then having to stay up a little later than I liked finishing up theirs. So, I just started this week where I do dinner and we do their homework first and then after that we do baths and I go study. Seems simple I know but maybe not for others who aren't as organized. lol

Specializes in ICU.

I am a mom to a 7 year old boy and currently going through a divorce. I will hopefully be in the nursing program in Fall 2014. There is no way I would be able to do this without the support of my friends. My family lives far away so if I didn't have some good friends to help out when I needed them, there would be no way I could do this. I feel like all I do right now is run from point A to point B to point C. My son is very active in judo and we travel all over the country for him to compete on weekends so I am usually doing homework in a Courtyard Marriot somewhere. But I am managing a 4.0 right now and hopefully can keep it up.

I'm so glad to read all of your stories. It gets me excited for nursing school on days like today when I feel a bit afraid of being a parent and a nursing school student (hoping to start NS next year). Wishing everyone lots of success!

I am a mother of a four year old and a now one year old. My second baby was just 8 months when I started my Accelerated BSN Program and I cant wait till next year so I can graduate! It's very hard having children especially young once and being in nursing school. But my hubby is my ROCK, wouldn't have been able to do it without him!

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