Stay at home mom wanting to go to nursing school

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Hi all! I am needing some advice and some encouragement. I am a 27 year old Mom of 4 children, ages 7, 4, 17 months and 2 months. I have been wanting to go to nursing school for about 5 or 6 years now, but the timing never seemed right. My husband is very encouraging and wants me to go fulfill my dream of going to school and becoming a nurse. Over the past few days I have realized that I'm making excuses for me not to go back to school. I have been a CNA for 7 years now, so I do have experience in the medical field. I know that it is going to be very hard work and very time consuming, for I have many friends who have gone through nursing school. My husband is willing and wants to help once I start, but I worry it's going to take a toll on my family, and ultimately, my marriage. I may also have to do a part time program that will take 4 years to get my associates, instead of 2 years. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated, or if anyone has been through what I am about to go through. Thanks in advance!!

Tryn2bloom, I am from PA too! Washington county, about a lil over an hour away from Pittsburgh

Thank you all so much for your advice, personal experiences, and encouragement! Unfortunately I am just seeing these posts now, but better late than never. I will be starting my pre-reqs this summer semester. Thank you all again! :-D

I know this is going to sound cruel but you SO should have started when it crossed your mind 5-6 years ago...

Saying nursing school is hard is an understatement. You will have to successfully complete a program that some singles can't complete due to the sheer volume of work only you have 2 little babies and 2 older kids.

IF you really are going to go for, start and don't look back. I am a single mom of 2 and if it weren't for my kids dad stepping up and watching our kids before finals or early clinicals, I would have failed out the first semester.

You will need the support. And LOTS of coffee! GL

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