Accelerated MSN career change and young kids at home?

[slb25]

I have a Bachelors of Science with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. I've always been interested working with people but went to college right out of high school and didn't know what I wanted to do. I worked in dispute resolution full time for a few years and the last year I have been staying at home--I have an almost 5 year old and an almost 1 year old.

I've been looking at graduate programs and I am really interested in the accelerated MSN program at University of Cincinnati. I know I need some of the pre-reqs so I was thinking of starting those in a year when DD is 2 that way by time I would be in the full time nursing coursework she will be 3(ish) and my son will be in school all day.

Is doing the MSN doable with kids at home? I know how much work school is and I know nursing school is hands on and can have wierd hours. The main thing holding me back is my husband has to travel for work (at least 2 weeks of the month) and our parents work during the day so child-care is the main issue for me right now.

Any advice?

[sunnyd_83]

I certainly hope it's doable and hopefully I'll find out starting next year. I'm applying to Marquette's Direct Entry program for Summer 2012. At that point I'll have a 5 year old at home and a 4 month old as well (due date Jan 16). I know things are going to be flat out insane for at least the first 15 months of my program, but with planning and prayer I think we'll make it work.