Back to school!

Published

So I am starting (prayerfully) again,after having to drop, lpn school in October!!! I'm scared to death! I had to drop for financial reason last time but now we are able to do this and I'm happy but do scared too! I have 6 children ranging from 4-13 so I'm afraid of how this will work and can we survive it!! I want to be a nurse so bad but I also love being a mommy! But with a family this size both my husband and I have to work and me being a nurse would help is greatly!! I'm also worried about what hours I could work once I finish? Are there places that will work with me and my kids schedules? Also HAS ANYONE WITH THIS MANY CHILDREN SURVIVED LPN SCHOOL AND WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE ME!!! Lol

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I also have 6 kids. I am still taking my prerequisites. This is an interesting topic, I would also like to see what other people post with their experiences. :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Wow I am starting again in August after having to drop a couple of years ago for pregnancy complications. I do not have 6 kids but I do have 3. I'm a single mom so I have to keep my job. I work overnight 12hr shifts. My job is going to work with me as much as possible with my schedule. I know its going to be challenge for me but I know with hard work and dedication I will get through it. Glad I'm not alone in this. Can't wait to hear from other moms and see how they manage. Good luck everyone...we are changing our lives!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in geriatrics, psych.

I only had 1 child in LPN school. After 20 years, I'm back in school, made it through pre-req's, just got accepted into an RN program starting this fall, and now have 3 kids and a full time job. It's been difficult, especially financially, but I'm gonna stick it out. I can remember in LPN school counting my change to make it to clinical's the next day. If I have to do it again, oh well! I'm sure it will be hard with 6 children because I know it is with 3 but when it's over it will all be worth it! Hang in there, you can do it!

Sent from my iPhone using allnurses

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Postpartum, Mother/Baby, Comm. Health, Geriatric.

I believe you will be able to find midnight employment with no problem. That is my goal after I finish this LPN program (I have one little princess that is 20 months old). My goal is to work 3-12 hour shifts or 4-10 hours shifts (midnights) to spend as much time as I can with my lil lady and attend a LPN-RN program.

Just believe in yourself. You have an awesome support system (your kids) and here on all nurses. Always remember, there is always better off than others in similar situations.:nailbiting: And that there are others that have been where you are. :nurse:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion