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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics.

I am currently in a BSN program with 4 semesters left of this program. I found out recently that I am 6 weeks pregnant with my second little one. I have a little dilemma with school that I wanted to hear other views.

As I mentioned, I am already in a nursing program and I was supposed to graduate this December. However, I had some serious life issues that occurred in September and even though I tried my hardest, I could never pick my grades up to pass the class (Med-Surg 1). Now, I am sitting out until August of this year because my school doesn't offer Med-Surg 1 until the Fall semester.

I am super happy that I am pregnant and in no way feel like this is a burden. However, my issue is that my EDD is the beginning of September and my doctor already suggested a C-section since I had one the first time. I realize that would take me out of classes for at least 8 weeks. I have talked with my school about it and their response was that we will deal it when it get closer to the time.

Should I hold on to this school that I am presently at and possibly have to sit out another year because they will not offer the course until Fall of 2017 if I miss this class this year? Or should I look at other schools with a possibly earlier graduation time?

Another thing I should mention is that my present school is part-time and we go to class at night and on the weekends. I have looked at other part-time programs but classes are during the day but the schedule does allow for one class per semester which is wonderful.

Thanks for any advice!

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