Anyone Here Have Young Kids?

[cdietrich404]

I really want to become a nurse but am wondering if it is even possible right now in my life. I have three kids ages 5,3, and 7 months. My husband works from 7 am to 8 pm and i dont have much family help.

Is this possible? DOes anyone else have kids and how are things going for you?

Thanks,

Cheryl

[manna, BSN, RN]

It just depends on your family, and how much you're willing to sacrifice for school.

I have two boys - ages 6 and 3. Up until last summer, I worked full-time and took all my pre-reqs at night or online (took me 6 years doing it that way). I just quit my job to go to nursing school, and will be starting semester 3 of 6 on January 10. On top of all that, my husband lives on the other side of the state (due to his job) and my school is a 70 mile commute one way.

Of course - my kids have been in daycare all along, and I'm not away from home that many more hours than when I was working fulltime. That's not to say that it's not stressful - I do miss out on some things I'd prefer not to... but I'm making this short term sacrifice for the long term good of our family. I must work - being a stay at home mom was never an option for me - so I figure if I'm going to have to work, I may as well get educated and be able to make a decent living, doing something that I will hopefully enjoy. :)

Good luck! :)