Im an older non-traditional returning student. Retired military.
I am the primary stay at home parent for my 5 year old daughter, with a spouse that generally works out of town Monday through Friday. I have applied to two BSN programs for this Fall, UNF and JU.
Since I am the primary parent for my daughter I am trying to decide:
1. Do I really have time to devote to nursing school? Am I being realistic?
2. What are the typical class times? Will I need morning care, before she typically leaves for school? Will I need afternoon care typically after her dismissal time?
3. Which semester do clinicals start? Because I have read that some students are having to be at the hospital by 0430 for days they have clinicals. Is this true?
Basically for the first year or so, what are the typically class times each day?
I've asked both schools but only gotten vague answers thus far. I need to have my childcare situation set and ready to go for this fall when the school starts.