Is this doable?

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I have a BS in Psychology working on a masters and am considering dropping out of graduate school to become a nurse. I come from a family of nurses and doctors. I really think it is something I would enjoy doing and the flexibility of the job is very appealing to me. My ultimate goal is to go into psychiatric nursing.

Anyway, there are a few accelerated BSN programs in my area. They range from 12 mos to 15 mos.

I have 3 children ages 4, 9, and 12 and am wondering if this route is doable? Has anyone gone through this program with children and "survived"? I would really like to be in the workforce in the next couple years, and this program is the only one that would allow me to do it.

Thanks for any advice!

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i don't know why type of support system you have at home.

is there someone else who will be available to watch your kids?

even w/o knowing, i would still say "yes", it is doable.

i've read so many success stories on this bb, about single moms who have completed their nsg studies.

so if they can do it, then you can too.

it takes will, fortitude, perseverence and vision.

if you think you can, then it will happen.

best of everything to you.

leslie

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Specializes in LTC , SDC and MDS certified (3.0).

I just completed my RN . my children are 11, 13 and 18 I started when my baby was 3. (I had a detour d/t a back injury) But I would not have been able to do it without my husband. He took care of the day to day stuff for me. (school, bills and shopping) WhenI got my diploma I gave it to him. Alot of the girls in my class got seperated and had kids and got through. It can be done. 3 girls had babies!!! Good LUCK!!

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.

The old saying of "Where there is a will, there IS a way" really applies here. Support systems are a must so gather them together! I wish you all the best!

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This is funny because I was thinking of dropping out of the RN to BSN program to pursue a graduate degree in psychology because I think I would eventually like to be a college professor and open my own practice where I assist people with After-Death Communication...but anymore this is a pipe dream. I have too many children and responsibilities so back to the grindstone I go, no time for any new adventures or veering off the track at my advanced age.

I started school when my oldest was 2 1/2 and my son was 1 yr old. I feel like I missed a lot of time with them yet life would probably be harder in the long run because now at least I can go work two nights a week for the same pay as five days at most other jobs I could get.

If you want to do it you WILL find a way, regardless of how many millstones you have around your neck. The old cliche where there is a will there is a way is very correct!

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Thanks so much for the replies!

I do have family to help out. My husband is very supportive, but he is working 2 jobs until I finish school so is quite busy. I could find someone to stay with my youngest, but I am "it" once I'm home.

I just wonder how one can do 20 hours a semester with kids??

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