What would you do? neep opinons

JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN · Sep 15, 2010

Who would be raising your baby would be my only concern. I do know there are people that do this all the time but I'm more concerned with the welfare of the infant rather than getting nursing school done.

If it was me, I would put off nursing school until the child is pre-school or elementary school aged but that's not a popular opinion.

knottygirl · Sep 15, 2010

I'm not gonna lie, I wouldn't wait. IF you have the support and you can work it out with someone who can at least sit with the kid while you're in class then I would chill with the baby for the summer and get nursing started in the fall. I wouldn't wait, because even if you do you'll have to deal with a new breed of competition the next year or the next year or whenever it is you go. And we both know ish happens that may prevent you from going back to school.

I say that only if you have the help....if you don't have the help, and only you know your situtation, then I wouldn't do it. But figure out a way to make it happen if it's what you want.

rayne215 · Sep 15, 2010

im sorry for spelling errors i just seen that LOL

strawberryluv, BSN, RN · Sep 15, 2010

If you think that you can study without sacrificing your health then continue with your classes. But excessive stress due to your studies might have an impact on your pregnant baby. Weigh the pros and cons before you make the decision you will make.

rayne215 · Sep 15, 2010

Thank you all so far... again im just tying to see others opinions, kinda came from left field but it is what it is!

JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN · Sep 16, 2010

I should explain that I am a 47 yo mom with younger kids, 10 and 8. I first got the desire to pursue a nursing degree about the middle of my pregnancy with my youngest. I didn't tell my husband of my interest until my youngest was about 4 and it took a little bit for him to jump on the band wagon. I began my pre-requisites when my daughter was almost 6 and starting kindergarten. It was not my dream to be the official chauffeur, housekeeper and shopper, babysitter for the family but it was what I signed up for while the kids were young. A baby is a blessing and not something to be dropped off on relatives and friends - unless of course those people have expressed and interest in doing childcare and are extremely responsible.

Primie2 · Sep 16, 2010

I think it depends on how much of a support system you will have during this time. Like, will there be someone there to take care of your child while you attend school? Someone who is dependable? You don't really want to have to call around last minute looking for someone to take the baby while you go to class. Aside from that it takes a lot from you as well. Can you manage being in school, studying, and taking care of a baby? I say if you have someone like the father or your parents who can help you with the baby and you have the determination to keep up with school then go for it. Things don't have to stop just because you have a child. If you are prepared to work hard and very hard then you can do it. Of course your child comes first no matter what but you know yourself better than anyone else. you know what you can handle and what not. So if you need to wait a semester or two or three then thats okay as well. But just know that you wouldnt be the first and certainly not the last women to raise a baby and go to school or work. It has been done many times. Good luck with this. Any decision you make will be the right one for you.

nursingstudent221 · Sep 16, 2010

Me personally would wait a year. I have two kids and would have not wanted to miss their first year. I think that is a hard decision because both being with your baby and becoming a nurse is important.

Congratulation on your baby! And good luck on making this tough decision.