HELP! Can I do this????

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I just found out that the RN program through the community college is a two-year full time program. I am getting ready to get divorced and have two kids. Is there any possible way I can do this or am I just out of luck?

I know I will get child support but the counselor said it is like 48 hours a week and most people don't/can't work while going through the program.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Congratulations on getting in! Myself and many of my classmates with and without kids worked all during school and got excellent grades. "They" discourage working but it is very possible if you have a good support system and are motivated. I would guess the biggest thing for you to consider is child care arrangements. Wishing you the best and yes, you can do it!

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this is doable, better w/o working esp with children, probably the roughest two years of your life..

do you have anyone, family/ex, who can help with children??

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Yes, my ex would definitely help with the kids, but he works also of course. I just don't know if it is worth me getting my general eds over with and getting in and then realizing that I cannot swing it.

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how old are your kids? they will be adjusting to a lot, divorce,mom at school(work?)

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I have a 9 year old girl and 11 year old boy. Any suggestions?

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

I say go for it. You won't know till you try and no knowledge is ever wasted. Even if you have to delay graduation you can meet your goal at some point.

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Look into scholarships and if your state offers job training placement assistance for displaced homeworkers. Also after one year in school with low/no income you will probably be eligible for more asst.

It is hard but It will benefit your kids in the long run. Also it is a great lesson for them in the importance of education.

Seeing you succeed will always be an inspiration to them.

Divorce changes things anyways for kids. Your standard of living usually goes down, so might as well do this now. It probably won't ever get any easier.Thats my two cent from having been down a similar road. Good Luck!

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will the kids be w/ family while your away?those are tough ages.

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I went through four years of nursing school (BSN) with my daughter being 2-6 and I was a teenage mother. I applied and recieved a full-ride scholarship with a monthly stipend of 1100 right into my bank account! through the federal government called HRSA Nursing Scholarship , the deadline for this year is in June I believe. Would apply for it! And as long as you want it, you will be able to acheieve anything!!! http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I would find a way to go for it. In the long run, your economic status would raise. In the beginning, you will probably have to take pre-requisites and then apply for acceptance into the RN program. Most of them are very competitive, so, I would aim for a high GPA. You can begin by taking one pre-requisite at a time so you won't be overburdened. Most students still work while taking the pre-requisites. It is when the nursing program actually starts when it gets even wilder. It can take time, but it can be done.

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Specializes in Aged Care, Midwifery, Palliative Care.

Start, and take it one semester at a time. Was the best advice that I was given when I started and nearly withdrew because I had similar doubts, if you're motivated you'll find a way to cope just like I have.

I'm not sure if I can keep it up, but the semesters go quickly and I'm still in there taking it one at a time.

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