Applying at 34...35

Hello all!! I would love to get your opinions-suggestions on applying to an LPN program at 34. I will be 35 when the program starts...if I am even accepted (and there are no wait lists).

I am a single mom of 2, a 10 year old and a 19 month old- both boys. I started an online/hybrid respiratory therapy program but I am just not picking up the information in the online format. I am quickly learning that when transitioning into healthcare hands on training is so important.

I found a program at Lake Tech-Florida that has a part time LPN program. I believe the next start date is mid 2015. I am hoping that I can pass the TABE and TEAS test and get accepted for the 2015 start. My hope is also that by then my 19 month old son will be a little more self-sufficient and I will be a little more comfortable leaving him with a child care provider for the extended period of time.

From what I understand the part time program is classroom sessions 2 times a week and clinicals on weekends, which sounds perfect as I do have my children full time and right now I work full time, but I do understand that if I am accepted I will have to cut my work hours back in order to keep up with the demands of the course.

I would appreciate any feedback, comments, questions, or suggestions on not only starting the program at 34/35, but I would love to hear from any moms that managed to juggle work, home, kids, and nursing.

Transitioning from the legal field to healthcare/nursing has been a goal of mine for years, so I am very dedicated and very excited to have found this program and can't wait to apply.

Thank you!!