I've been a LPN for appx 18 months, I'm 36 years old, with an 8 and a 10 year old boys,and married. When I did the LPN program full time, it about killed me. The reason that I'm forcing myself to go back is because after five years post LPN, I have to take all my sciences again, and that doesn't sound appealing. I'm going to take micro in august, in january I'm going to take medical terminology and phlebotomy due to the fact that I can only take patho in january of 2009 because you have to apply for it and have micro done. Then in august 2009 I'll do the bridge semester with pharm II. Then in Jan 2010 I can start my two full time semester of the second year of the RN program. It looks like a lot of work ahead of me, especially seeing it in black and white. I'm petrified. Any positive words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. I thoroughly enjoy working as a LPN, but since in reality I don't have alot to do quickly but over time, I feel that if the five year time limit comes up and I don't do this, I'll kick myself in the butt later. And on thing to my advantage is my boys will be older and more self sufficient by the fime I go fulltime again. Any advice or words of wisdom would help greatly. Hey on a lighter note, I could possibly have my RN by the time I'm 40. Better late then never, I guess.
It will be hard but definately not impossible! I've just finished a one year LPN to RN program - I'm actually graduating on May 5th with honors (shocking). I also have two children a boy who is 19 and a little girl who is 8 years old. The past year has put a strain on my family life (emotionally and monetarily), but I'm a believer in "Family First" in that I hope that you have a strong support system - family and friends! I am really fortunate because I have three wonderful girl friends who have been there for both my children and myself. Really, my concern was for my little girl, my son is old enough to take care of himself. Well, between the three of my friends my daughter was fed, homework completed and when she and I were together I tried to plan things around tests so that we could spend quality time together - even if it mean't me attending a class trip with her. Now, that school is completed, I have a lot more time, but my daughter just asked me when I have to start studying again for the "Big Test!" I'm taking off for two weeks to sleep, clean and shop!!!! By the way I'm going to be 43 at the end of the month!
To keep this short - GOOD LUCK AND YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Just stay focused on your long term goal.
It will be hard but definately not impossible! I've just finished a one year LPN to RN program - I'm actually graduating on May 5th with honors (shocking). I also have two children a boy who is 19 and a little girl who is 8 years old. The past year has put a strain on my family life (emotionally and monetarily), but I'm a believer in "Family First" in that I hope that you have a strong support system - family and friends! I am really fortunate because I have three wonderful girl friends who have been there for both my children and myself. Really, my concern was for my little girl, my son is old enough to take care of himself. Well, between the three of my friends my daughter was fed, homework completed and when she and I were together I tried to plan things around tests so that we could spend quality time together - even if it mean't me attending a class trip with her. Now, that school is completed, I have a lot more time, but my daughter just asked me when I have to start studying again for the "Big Test!" I'm taking off for two weeks to sleep, clean and shop!!!! By the way I'm going to be 43 at the end of the month!
To keep this short - GOOD LUCK AND YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Just stay focused on your long term goal.
Regards and best of luck to you and your family!
Mariann
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Congrats to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take your 2 weeks and "nail" that NCLEX!!!
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Mariannsi
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It will be hard but definately not impossible! I've just finished a one year LPN to RN program - I'm actually graduating on May 5th with honors (shocking). I also have two children a boy who is 19 and a little girl who is 8 years old. The past year has put a strain on my family life (emotionally and monetarily), but I'm a believer in "Family First" in that I hope that you have a strong support system - family and friends! I am really fortunate because I have three wonderful girl friends who have been there for both my children and myself. Really, my concern was for my little girl, my son is old enough to take care of himself. Well, between the three of my friends my daughter was fed, homework completed and when she and I were together I tried to plan things around tests so that we could spend quality time together - even if it mean't me attending a class trip with her. Now, that school is completed, I have a lot more time, but my daughter just asked me when I have to start studying again for the "Big Test!" I'm taking off for two weeks to sleep, clean and shop!!!! By the way I'm going to be 43 at the end of the month!
To keep this short - GOOD LUCK AND YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Just stay focused on your long term goal.
Regards and best of luck to you and your family!
Mariann