Going through CRNA school with young children

[RN1007]

Hello, I wanted to see if anyone has any advice or experience for starting CRNA school with young children. By the time I start my program, my oldest will be 2.5 years old and my second will be 3 months old. I know it will be a lot but my husband and I wanted a second before I started the program. My husband has a very flexible job and we live with my in laws who help out. Any thoughts?

[Defibn', RN, EMT-P]

Sounds like you have a great support system in place. The hardest part, aside from having a strong support system, is just all the time you don't get to spend with them. But it is doable. Many before us have done it. Truly, if you have dependable childcare and a super supportive spouse, it is doable. Just know that once things pick up in your program, you cannot be the primary caregiver for your children. Best of luck!

[nurseflip26, CRNA]

Speaking as a husband, it was doable. We started with 2 young children and had our third while I was in CRNA school. Many of my classmates also had young children. However, your spouse and support system will make or break you. Your spouse/support system needs to know that they will essentially be raising children solo while you're in school. More than one student has dropped out, gotten divorced or broken up because their spouse/BF/GF got upset that they had to spend so much time on school. Many students before you have done it with small children you just need to have a solid plan.