Any other students who are mothers?

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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I'm a nursing-school-hopeful. Already finished my two-year degree, and I'm working on nursing pre-reqs right now. If all goes as planned, I will start nursing school Fall 2014 (though because I still have some pre-reqs I would be ok with starting Spring 2015).

My biggest concern and challenge while in school is that I'm also a mother! It is no small task, for sure. I also work in a clinic part-time - so balancing all these roles it so hard. I couldn't do it without the help of my husband.

It'd be nice to build a nice support system of other moms in school.

Not yet, but considering becoming one. Maybe I'm crazy. I'm 26 and getting married in June and NS will hopefully start spring 2015. I just don't know if I want to wait til I'm 30+ to start a family. Has anyone had a kid during NS? Is it always a huge setback (as in needing to drop/repeat a term)? IDK, I know it would be really hard but it would be pretty hard as a working nurse too

Im not in nursing school yet but be cautious! I couldn't handle smells very well while I was pregnant with my 2 love bugs. I couldn't imagine having to give bed baths or wiping butts while prego! :facepalm:

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I am taking biology, developmental psych and sociology right now. Next semester I'll take A&P 1 and hopefully microbiology. The hardest part is that those classes are only offered on campus and working out a childcare schedule, work schedule and school schedule is SO HARD! And it's getting expensive to be paying for childcare while I'm in school.

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Mother of 2 ages 8 and 9. One more semester of pre reqs and will apply in Feb for fall 2014 BSN program. In talking with my Anatomy professor who also sits on the nursing advisory board about how hard my upcoming nursing program will be ..she said that hiring a nanny is a very good idea. Especially since my hubby works a very erratic schedule and knowing that my kids are well cared for and help with their homework is peace of mind. She said to also think of it as temporary. Good advice .... Thanks professor.

haha yes wouldn't that be awesome! If only I could afford a nanny while I go to school :)

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I started nursing school (RN) when my daughter was 4 and a half. I graduated 2 weeks after her 7th birthday. It has probably been the longest 2 1/2 years of my entire life. Doing it as a single mother made it so much harder, especially when there is not much of any support system. I don't come from a family of educated people. I come from a family who doesn't understand why I would go to school, when I could get a perfectly good minimum wage job somewhere like they all did. I love them but there are certain traits that I will never pass down to my daughter or any other children in the future. I was very lucky that my daughter's father wanted me to do better, so he selflessly paid my bills and gas the last year of nursing school so that I could quit work.

Reality hit me after graduation and couldn't believe how much time had passed since I started the program. Nursing school saw kindergarten come and go, and 1st grade passed like it never even happened. 7 lost teeth, 2 grades, and quite a few inches later I finally feel like a proper mother again. I was lucky to graduate at the beginning of her summer break and got to spend each and every single day enjoying the world together. Her starting school in the fall really tugged at my heart.

No one is more proud of my accomplishments than she is, and at the end of the day, that's the opinion that matters the absolute most!

There is no missing class or clinical for a sick child. There is no attending awards assemblies that they are crying for you to attend. I was lucky to make it to 1 required teacher conference. Nursing school as a mother (esp a single mother) is going to be one of the hardest things you have ever done. But when it's done its done! My daughter has now become very responsible and independent. I showed her that if you want to be something then you can work hard and accomplish it, no excuses. And now we will have much better lives because of it

This is beautiful!! Made me tear up!!! I want to be a positive example for my son too - I know it will be hard and I know at times I will feel bad about "missing" his early years (he isn't quite 2 yo) but I know it will be SO WORTH IT. in the end.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

I'm actually really lucky in my situation. I know I posted earlier, but I have a husband who pretty much handles everything. We currently live at my mother's house during school, just because she offered rent free while in school...couldn't pass that up. Plus, he stays home with the kids all day every day, and cooks/cleans.

However, I have heard from nursing students at our school that they tell you if you have kids or work - you'll probably fail. I'm dumbfounded by this, as I believe I work pretty damn hard for my grades! Much harder than when I wasn't a parent. Although many can and do work better without kids. I just couldn't believe they told people that!

Anyways, I'm currently taking AP 1, Micro, and 2 Med Terminologies(part 1 and 2). Next semester I'll be taking CNA, AP 2, English, and History. :) It's definitely doable!

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I'm actually really lucky in my situation. I know I posted earlier, but I have a husband who pretty much handles everything. We currently live at my mother's house during school, just because she offered rent free while in school...couldn't pass that up. Plus, he stays home with the kids all day every day, and cooks/cleans.

However, I have heard from nursing students at our school that they tell you if you have kids or work - you'll probably fail. I'm dumbfounded by this, as I believe I work pretty damn hard for my grades! Much harder than when I wasn't a parent. Although many can and do work better without kids. I just couldn't believe they told people that!

Anyways, I'm currently taking AP 1, Micro, and 2 Med Terminologies(part 1 and 2). Next semester I'll be taking CNA, AP 2, English, and History. :) It's definitely doable!

That definitely sounds like a great support system! I'm so glad it's working out well for you. I really wish I had pursued this program prior to having a child, but at that point I really didn't know what I wanted to do. I will make it work and I definitely will not fail the program!

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I am with you all!!!

I am 23 years old with a 22 month old little boy. Ive learned that there NEEDS to be a balance between work school and baby. I am married and and am blessed with a loving supportive family. I work a full time job as a Medication Aide for an assisted living and limbo in a cardiac stepdown unit. I started out taking one class at a time but now im in the home stretch with only two more pre-reqs to go and starting nursing school in August! I am in A&P1 right now and a English class. Spring semester will be A&P2, developmental psych and principles of nurtion/ human development. Summer will be Micro and Princples of psych. Only two pf those are pre-reqs all the rest im taking ahead of time so I only have core nursing classes left!!

And no, I rarely sleep lol

Goodluck everyone!

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I am with you all!!!

I am 23 years old with a 22 month old little boy. Ive learned that there NEEDS to be a balance between work school and baby. I am married and and am blessed with a loving supportive family. I work a full time job as a Medication Aide for an assisted living and limbo in a cardiac stepdown unit. I started out taking one class at a time but now im in the home stretch with only two more pre-reqs to go and starting nursing school in August! I am in A&P1 right now and a English class. Spring semester will be A&P2, developmental psych and principles of nurtion/ human development. Summer will be Micro and Princples of psych. Only two pf those are pre-reqs all the rest im taking ahead of time so I only have core nursing classes left!!

And no, I rarely sleep lol

Goodluck everyone!

will you continue working FT once you're in the program?

That is my dilemma, I work 20 hours right now and it could potentially (just) cover FT daycare. But I know it will be SO HARD to work 20 hours and be in the program.

I don't have enough family around to provide free daycare so daycare is my only option.

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will you continue working FT once you're in the program? That is my dilemma I work 20 hours right now and it could potentially (just) cover FT daycare. But I know it will be SO HARD to work 20 hours and be in the program. I don't have enough family around to provide free daycare so daycare is my only option.[/quote']

Yeah I have to work. There is not any other option for me, I may cut down to one job but I need to provide for my family. I know it will be hard but I know I can do it because I want it bad enough.

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There's no way I could go to bed around 1 or 2 every night...I need my 8-10 hours of sleep each night!! Lol

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I have 4 children ages 9, 14, 16 and 18. I feel that if I want it enough, it will be accomplished by any means necessary. :) Best of luck!

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There's no way I could go to bed around 1 or 2 every night...I need my 8-10 hours of sleep each night!! Lol

Youd be surprised what you can handle. I usually go to bed around 3. I haven't had 8-10 hrs of straight sleep in nearly a year and a half!! And im a prenursing student. Sleep deprivation is real but you get used to it. At first i thought I was gonna die i was soo tired no I was jaded. I feel like that sonetimes still...

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