I have been a member of all nurses for a very long time, and I’m just now taking pre-reqs for a local ADN program. I’m getting ready to apply this November, but I’m having some doubts that I’m hopeful someone out there can help me with either way. My hubby is a cop. A rookie at that and doesn’t get his pick of shifts. We have 2 kids, one 9 and one 13. I’ve worked retail for the past 24 years so my kids are no strangers to me working weekends. However I’m having anxiety about both my hubby and I working shifts and what that will mean for our kids. What if we are both working overnight? Will I be comfortable leaving the kids alone? What if we are both working a major holiday? Will the kids be effected? My youngest is T1D - what if there’s no adults here to help her if she’s high or low?
I want to be a nurse, but not if it’s going to negatively effect my family in any way.
Anyone out there have any advice? Guidance? Even if it’s a “yeah, not a great idea” I need to hear it so I can make a decision. At 42 I don’t want to make any career mistakes.
I have been a member of all nurses for a very long time, and I’m just now taking pre-reqs for a local ADN program. I’m getting ready to apply this November, but I’m having some doubts that I’m hopeful someone out there can help me with either way. My hubby is a cop. A rookie at that and doesn’t get his pick of shifts. We have 2 kids, one 9 and one 13. I’ve worked retail for the past 24 years so my kids are no strangers to me working weekends. However I’m having anxiety about both my hubby and I working shifts and what that will mean for our kids. What if we are both working overnight? Will I be comfortable leaving the kids alone? What if we are both working a major holiday? Will the kids be effected? My youngest is T1D - what if there’s no adults here to help her if she’s high or low?
I want to be a nurse, but not if it’s going to negatively effect my family in any way.
Anyone out there have any advice? Guidance? Even if it’s a “yeah, not a great idea” I need to hear it so I can make a decision. At 42 I don’t want to make any career mistakes.
What does your husband think?
How self-reliant is your T1D child?
Are there any family, friends, or neighbors who could and would be willing to step in if a true emergency arises?
Just curious - what kind of nursing do you want to do?
I can't decide for you, of course, but I do wish you all the best. Keep us updated.
Kooky Korky, BSN, RN
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What does your husband think?
How self-reliant is your T1D child?
Are there any family, friends, or neighbors who could and would be willing to step in if a true emergency arises?
Just curious - what kind of nursing do you want to do?
I can't decide for you, of course, but I do wish you all the best. Keep us updated.