I am new to this board and I signed on to get some help! I hope I don't come off sounding dumb to all of you here...
Since I was young I have been taking care of my Mother, she has Rheumotid Arthritis and later developed into Osteroporsis.. She is totally unable to do anything for herself, can't sit up etc. I take full care of her, since my Dad works... I'm 25 yrs old now and I had to drop out my senior yr of high school because my Dad had a bypass surgery and no one else could take care of my Mother while I was at school... Two yrs back I took my GED and passed it as well..
Now, I want to become a nurse so I can help other people as well... Right now, I am still taking care of my Mother but I think of the future I was hoping if anyone could give me info about what do I need to do to become a nurse, like what kind of classes I don't have a clue how to go about this, I hope I am not sounding dumb to all of you! Bu tmy whole life revolved around my Mother, she is in constant pain and seems to get weaker as each day passes by! Is there any way for me to be able to this online, a nursing course... Can you help me or suiggest something for me to have in the future... I'd really appreciate your help, views and opinions. And I hope I didn't bother anybody with my questions!
how could you possible feel that you might be bothering anyone. you sound like someone with huge heart and a strong sense of responsibility toward others. exactly the type of person who is needed in our profession.
i admire you for what you are doing and have accomplished so far. few people would do as you have. in spite of leaving hs you completed your ged, you have taken full adult responsibility for your mother. what maturity and what love you must have. and you have not lost sight of your future! what a postive person you are. "
hello and welcome to the board, priya! i agree with angus and by the way, well said, angus.
you could also seek assistance for finance, for schooling, through the unemployment office for your age group or they may assist you to other available resourses.
I really have little to add to the excellent info that has been given here.
I would also encourage you to look into attendant care programs but I would advise other posters that these programs typically have long waiting lists in this era of reduced funding to social programs.
Priya, nursing school is an intensive endeavour. Only you can decide if you can do it right now.
Certainly, you may find that, depending on your own schedule that you may be able to take 3 or 6 hours of pre-reqs at a time and then pursue full time study at a more fortuitous time. I would certainly encourage you to talk with local nursing programs. If you go to http://www.nursingprofession.com they have a database of all nln acredited nursing programs that is searchable by state. You'll be able to easily see what programs are close to you.
Few of us can comprehend how chronic illness in a family member can so profoundly impact the life path of others in the family. You live that. Still, you have the right to a future. Your mom may well be eligible, if she isn't already on it, for SSDI. If not, you should talk to the Social Security office in your community as other posters have said. Some of the support they may provide may free you up to pursue a life of your own.
Love-A-Nurse
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"priya,
how could you possible feel that you might be bothering anyone. you sound like someone with huge heart and a strong sense of responsibility toward others. exactly the type of person who is needed in our profession.
i admire you for what you are doing and have accomplished so far. few people would do as you have. in spite of leaving hs you completed your ged, you have taken full adult responsibility for your mother. what maturity and what love you must have. and you have not lost sight of your future! what a postive person you are. "
hello and welcome to the board, priya! i agree with angus and by the way, well said, angus.
you could also seek assistance for finance, for schooling, through the unemployment office for your age group or they may assist you to other available resourses.
:kiss and all the best to you and your family.