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Hello all I have been getting on this site for about 3years however this is my very first time signing up and getting in a PN program! I've been a MA for 3 years and always wanted to be a nurse anywho lol I'm very nervous about starting the PN program because I'm 25, work full-time, have a 10 month old, single mom and I'm getting worried I'm not gonna be able to manage :( I almost want to just back out and wait until my son is maybe 5 to go back Idk is anyone else feeling this way? Any moms in or have been in my situation and making it? Need advise and reassurance btw I'm soo excited this is my first post on AN and I feel good lol

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Do you have anyone that can get your child if you need them too? In my school, you can only miss so many days , required by state law. Being 25, age is not a problem, heck I am 45 and there are people older than me in my class. I am also not working, I do have children that are older, my youngest is 12. The main thing that they tell you once you start is that you will not have a life for the next 13 months and to have someone if you have children, to pretty much take over. I don't know how many days a week you go to school? I would look at your pros and cons about going now or like you said waiting till your little one is older. You are never too old to go back to school. My cousin told me that he knows someone who went back to school to be a doctor at 65! Good luck I hope all goes well for you.

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Hello,

Single mom, full time worker here myself. I start my part time program next week and been a bit nervous about that also. I'm thankful I have a baby sitter and a couple of back ups if necessary but I've also looked into local daycares in the area just in case. Is there any in your area? Some does emergency child care, just in case. Also, try craigslist. Of course be very cautious, but there are some ads out there that may be of help to you.

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Nathifaler26 right now he only goes to the daycare on Fridays but will be going 9am to 1pm Mon thru Fri and my mom will have him my mom is the only one that keeps him so I have plenty of help from her and siblings but I'm just worried I'm going to be too overwhelmed with work and everything and trying to fit homework in my schedule. I will be working everyday (except Thursday and Sundays) from 3 to 8pm

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Specializes in Pediatrics and Women's Health.

Oh ok. I read on here from a few people that advised making a schedule. Maybe that can help you.

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You can do it. Im 25 with a 9 year old and my goal is to become a nurse. Stay and continue school it will pay off in da end just do it now to get it over with and you will see that it was the best decision you made.

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Thanks meeky2006 I hope I can get thru this at least your son is 9 and able to do things on his own my son only 10 months: ( I'm gonna pray the whole way thru

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