Could Use Some Advice

[Lacey Frasure]

Hey fellow nursing students. I'm reaching out in hopes to get some advice and opinions. 

I started my nursing school journey last year right before the pandemic hit hard. I finished my quarter and took some time off waiting for things to calm down some. During that time my kids school closed and switched to online learning the rest of the year. With everything within the medical field so crazy I thought maybe it was best to forget becoming a nurse. 
 

This Summer I started a job at a dental office working the front desk. I love it and it's super flexible.  I only work 3-4 days a week and the pay is decent for what I do. I do love the no weekends, nights or holidays. When I started I told myself I'll just do this and not pursue nursing school. As the months have went by I can't seem to shake the though if nursing school. I have even had dreams of me working in a hospital. 
 

I am beyond struggling with what to do. I have 4 kids and love the freedom and flexibility I have right now with my current job and schedule. My biggest fear of moving forward and completing school is not being there for my kids when it counts most(weekend activities, holidays, school events). 
 

Has anyone felt the same? What was the outcome, how did you know what was best? I understand each family and situation is different but I would love your feedback. Is it normal to be so motivated/excited to start school and then a few weeks or even days later be the complete opposite? Like some days I can't wait to start school and then some days I think, life is good right now, flexible and I like what I do, work with two best friends, why mess that up! 
 

Ahhh....any words of advice?? 

[TheFutureChoice]

I was in a similar situation.

Once the pandemic hit, I put the brakes on nursing school apps and decided to focus on my job as a pharmacy tech. 

I learned how to give immunizations,  and was motivated to try nursing again. 

I did not have people to support, so my situation is VERY different.  Consider other types of work in a hospital- I've had patients suggest working for a dental office in a hospital. Some hospitals will pay for training and provide time off.

  I go between loving and hating my choices all the time. We all have our reasons, and some choices are a burden even if they pay off.

No matter what, always make sure you have a plan B in place. Surgical, Respiratory, Radiation tech are all great.