Any Encouragement or Advice?

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I was accepted to a Nursing program for Fall 09 but declined because I freaked out about money and not being able to work full time while attending school. I have two small kids, mortgage, and all of those things that come along with life...and just panicked. The school that accepted me wasn't my first choice....actually it was my last. So I got my letter last week from my first choice to start Jan 2010. I've been stressing about what to do because I am in no better solution financially, but the question is....WILL THERE EVER BE A "PERFECT" TIME TO TAKE A BIG LEAP LIKE THIS? I've come to the conclusion that if I wait for the perfect time where everything is right, I will never make it to school. I think I just need to jump in head first and be confident that everything will fall into place. I'm just so much of a "planner" and want to have all my ducks in a row before I jump into something new....but I think I just have to do stop analyzing what is going to happen and just do it!! What do you think?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, L&D.

There is never a right time to jump into nursing school. I know when I started I was freaked out about the financial aspect as well, but I think you have to just commit to it and make it work. Once I committed to it, I found the financial aid and a flexible part time job. Now I feel silly for worrying about it. I also got pregnant and had a child during the course of school. It seemed insurmountable when I found out, but here I am a semester away from graduating. Sometimes you have to move out of the comfort zone, even though it is extremely hard, to excel. Nothing worth having in life is easy. I just tell myself that every day. You can do it, especially since you are a "planner"! Good luck!

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Specializes in E.D..

Yes, there is a right time to jump into nursing school...RIGHT NOW! Go for it! Life is not a dress rehearsal. I am 39 now and in my 2nd semester of an ADN program. I wish I would have done this years ago, but I'm so glad I finally jumped off that cliff. It's exhilarating!!!!!

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you should definately start now because you may not have this chance again........you may regret not jumping in now......nursing school sucks the life out of you but it is worth it for you and your family....have you thought about student loans????

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You sound like me...I like to have my "ducks in a row", my favorite saying at work.

In nursing school you will learn two very important things ( and a million others) but these two things you can do now. They are: Critical thinking and prioritizing.

I will guess that in your situation it would be taking care of your children and paying your mortgage. Ask yourself " will I be able to fullfill those obligations"? Only you will know that. Here's the thing.... your life will change, your house wont be as clean, you will miss some events ( cookouts, weekend events, ect) but all that will be worth it IF you really want to be a nurse. Time flies in this life and we have to be brave enough to make changes and take the leap or else you'll be at the end of your life full of regrets!

Have you thought about a part-time program?

Good luck with your decision!

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I am in the same boat. Well all though I haven't heard if I have gotten in or not, but I am still doing the stressed out thing about how will we make it. How will I survive not having a day off until summer or spring break? ( I also have 2 kids). My school will be 3 full days am-pm. And the other 4 days I will be working 8 hr shifts. It's really insane, but I'm going for it. I figure it will work out for the best. Maybe I can take vacation on the weeks that I know I have a lot of tests or something. Anyways will see what happens and good luck to you!!!

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Specializes in Operating Room, Long Term Care.

I don't think there is ever a right time. I get stressed when I'm out of my comfort zone. I sold my business to attend school. There are days I wonder why I'm doing this. I hate not knowing what is in my future. I always had a constant pay check so not knowing is killing me. It will be worth it and what happens, happens so don't worry about it.

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