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Kids and FNP program..do-able???

I start the FNP program this fall with Drexel. I currently only work 3 days a week (12 hour shifts) but will soon only work weekends (sat and sun 12 hour shifts). I have a 7 1/2 month old son and am planning on giving my little guy siblings. My question is.... Is FNP school do-able when you have a baby and might be planning on getting pregnant with in the year as well? Or is the course work too much handle and juggling family life and school life too hard? I do have a wonderful husband who helps tremendously and family living nearby, but I am afraid of my son feeling like mommy isnt around much anymore. Anyone else have to juggle family, kids and school? Any advice?? I am a fairly good student. I had a 3.6 GPA for my BSN. I would like to know I can pass the program with good grades and not by just scraping by.

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    I have several classmates who work full time and have kids. They are keeping their grades up, but I am also watching their sanity slowly slip away... But it's doable!

    Getting pregnant though? That's tough. Pregnancy and NP school I'd think would be very difficult just because of the missed classes (and exams and clinicals) when the baby comes. I'm sure there are women who've done it though, hopefully they can give you more insight!

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    not sure about actual pregnancy, but doing school with kids IS do-able. i have a pre-schooler who demands a LOT of attention, and a tween who is in middle school and I'm working 40 hr job AND going to 3/4 time school. managing. it is CRAZY but i'm doing it. a LOT of people in my school have kids and work full time- many work full time in the hospital (3-12s) but a LOT of us work 40 hrs in non-hospital settings. the key is staying ahead, staying organized and a supportive spouse/partner/parents, etc. personally, each month i do a calendar for that month (in addition to my planner) and write EVERYTHING on it that is due that month. reading, online postings, papers, etc. then i cross off as each thing gets done. my planner has the basic info, but also appts for kids, hubs, their school commitments, etc.i 18 more months to go!

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    Thank you so much ladies for the advice!! Im pretty determined to make it work... just didnt want to kid myself about how hard it would be lol.... best of luck to you :yes:

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