I got my CNA and now going to CC for my RN but with my three kids????

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Ok so I already got my CNA and I am planning on going to Central Texas College for my RN. Now I have 3 kids and a hubby that's truck driving and my parents who are willing to help me out with my babies while I go to school. Anyways, for those of you who have kids and still completed your RN what is the best advise you can give me about dealing with the babies and school and getting a job because I am thinking of getting a job as a CNA so that I can have some income coming in to help out my family. For those of you out there who got your RN's how did you guys get through it with kids? What do you think I should do????I'm kind of lost and confused :(

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At the time I completed my RN, I was already a CNA, working part time with only 1 child and my very support boyfriend. It was tough because I did school 4-5 days a week, stayed up to 11 or later every night studying and then worked every weekend. The only advice I can give you is you need a good support system. You will probably miss out on some things and I wish that didn't happen but I made a better life for my daughter and that is all I wanted.

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Awww you gave me hope....thanks dearest

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Specializes in LTC, Agency, HHC.

When I did my LPN, it was at a CC and my hubby worked hard and we paid semester by semester...and I just focused on school....but back when I went to LPN school, I didn't need to be a CNA, and I never worked as one.) We only had one kid at that time. When I got my BSN, I worked full time on weekends doing doubles so I could stay home during the week, and didn't need child care....and add to that three more kids! (I did, however have to take out student loans.) It's hard, but if your parents are willing to help by watching your kids, that will eliminate the need for child care. When I went back to school for my BSN we didn't live near family, so that was hard....coordinating work schedules... Talk to your hubby, and if you guys are ok with you not working, or even working part time, do that. Your CNA experience will help, but it won't help you land a job. (My LPN experience hasn't gotten me a job anywhere as an RN, except for the current company I work with...because almost everyone requires a year of RN experience!)

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Im almost done with my rn program....and i have 2 kids and im a single mother. I do agree u really really need to have a super strong support system. Thats will b one.of the keys to ur success! I also work every weekend...and it sux...but hey 2more wks and im done! The time.goes fast especially if u stay focused and busy. Make a plan have a great support system keep to ur studies and tend to your kids and u will b successful!!!!!!!!!! Gud luck!!!!

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See my user name?? I made it and have been happily employed RN for about two years!

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

Tough to do... lots of prioritizing, advanced planning and scheduling required.

Good luck!

(Did I mention it's gonna be really tough???) :yes:

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It's gonna be hard, but you can do it since you have good support system. When i did LPN i was single no children and not married. I did the RN and my daughter was 3 months. I had support from my husband and mom. Like someone said plan and you can do it. Good luck

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I started my RN with 3 kids. My husband was working evenings so be was ale to get kids to school, I go to class, I pick up and we both do homework with them and then he went to work. It was hard but doable with help! We have always done the opposite shifts(I worked days and him evenings) before nursing school to keep kids out of daycare(personal choice) so school was just a continuation of that.

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