Accelerated Program Jitters

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I got accepted into the Accelerated Program (18 months). I am so thankful that I got in! The program will start in October. But as days pass by, I feel scared of the unknown. I'm also worried that I may not be able to give attention to my husband and sons (8 & 5 years old). Right now, I just put in my mind that 18 months will go by fast.

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I did ABSN in 2006. I am single with no kids so I only had me to worry about. There were some mothers and even single moms in the program. I would say just think about what your kids will learn about work ethic. They will see mom hitting it hard and they may not totally understand now, but someday they will realize how hard you worked to be able to provide for them. Good luck!

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Thank you, seconddegreebsn and windsurfer8!! :)

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Do you have your syllabus for N2040? I'm a former student and need it for transfer credit

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Do you have your syllabus for N2040? I'm a former student and need it for transfer credit

I don't have any syllabus yet. Our classes will start not until October. Also, I looked at our classes and we don't have that course code. Why don't you ask the school?

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I did the professor is mean thanks though

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I would say just think about what your kids will learn about work ethic. They will see mom hitting it hard and they may not totally understand now, but someday they will realize how hard you worked to be able to provide for them. Good luck!

I only get one chance to raise my kids, and while a year can go by in a blink, it can also represent a huge chunk of development. Our kids need more than money from us. They need guidance, love, patience, and discipline. That means being engaged. They need quantity time as much or more than "quality time." Quality time has an agenda, and kids don't develop or have their needs on a schedule. They need unfocused, just-being-together, relaxing or goofing off time. They need availability when they have something urgent. I could not in good conscience put my kids totally on the back burner for a year or 18 months, then expect them to understand and laud my work ethic and good example. That's why I work nights,so they have their dad when they don't have me, and vice versa. And that's why my nursing education will come in small bites and take several years.

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I only get one chance to raise my kids, and while a year can go by in a blink, it can also represent a huge chunk of development. Our kids need more than money from us. They need guidance, love, patience, and discipline. That means being engaged. They need quantity time as much or more than "quality time." Quality time has an agenda, and kids don't develop or have their needs on a schedule. They need unfocused, just-being-together, relaxing or goofing off time. They need availability when they have something urgent. I could not in good conscience put my kids totally on the back burner for a year or 18 months, then expect them to understand and laud my work ethic and good example. That's why I work nights,so they have their dad when they don't have me, and vice versa. And that's why my nursing education will come in small bites and take several years.

My husband will take care of them when I'm in school since he works nights as well. In my opinion, since I already got accepted in the accelerated program, I'd rather sacrifice the 18 months than doing the long way. Because I think, let's say I did the regular BSN or LVN to BSN, there will be more time taken away from me.. from my family. And pretty much, either CNA, LVN, or regular BSN program, the student will always be busy with schoolwork and will have to spend less time with the family.

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I am in the middle (time wise) of my ABSN program. I am a single mom of a 4 and 2 yr old. I commute an hour to school. I did it, I made the Dean's List both Spring and Summer semester. So, you can do it, especially if you have the support of your family. I think the younger our kids are the easier this is. I moved in with my parents, who support me (not fully financially) they gave me a place to stay for free (minus some physical labor with projects). My mom helps me with the kids and having both my parents around when I am not helps my kids I think. I feel extremely fortunate. My kids go to daycare a few times a week and are basically gone on the days I have class and will be gone. It works well.

I feel odd most of the time because for me, i haven't spent nearly as much time studying as other classmates. I still had time for my kids, i study when they are napping or when they are in bed. Around test time, I do admit that I let them watch more TV than necessary! All in all I feel my kids haven't "missed me" or needed me since I have my parents to help. With your husband there you will be just fine! 18 months will fly by and you will figure out your schedule. I agree with getting it out of the way. I eventually want to be a NP and will most likely get a DNP, but if I started at the bottom, I would be working full-time, going to school and trying to raise older kids. I also did the math, it would have been way more expensive that way for me. (Even though some companies pay some for college)

My biggest advice is figure out what works for you and stick to it. If you feel you aren't putting in the same amount of time as others, but pull the grades great, don't change anything. If you need more time, figure it out! I would also get up at 4:30 am to study before class. Good luck and you will do fine as long as you try not to stress over the little things!

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Thank you so much, maj0079!! I want to become a CRNA. But that's a long way to go. You're an inspiration! Good luck to us! :)

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