27, kids mom and switching carrer Anyone like me?

LilStudent · Nov 2, 2004

Hi Veronica. Welcome to allnurses. I'm 31 and I have a 7 year old son. It's my dream to become a nurse and I feel it's my calling. I will be starting school in January. It took awhile for me to finally decide to start school. It's scary! I will only be working part time and I'm a single mom. Luckily I live with my sister and between the two of us we will be able to afford it. Just barely though. It will be a MAJOR sacrifice for us. That's why I decided to become an LPN first. It's only one year of schooling as opposed to two. I just can't afford to work part time for two years. After I become an LPN I'll attend a bridge program to get my RN when I'm ready.

You can do it. It will be difficult, but it can be done. There are others here that have already done it. Good luck with whatever you decide. :)

S.N. Visit, BSN, RN · Nov 3, 2004

Hello and welcome ! Yes, there are many of us like you. I'm 31 with 3 daughters (2,6,9). I'm changing careers again from Cosmetologist to stay at home mom to student to RN.

In my Human growth & development class, we were just learning about several Psychosocial theories and one of them was that from the ages of 27-32 it's normal to question your life status, & goals. Many people change careers about this time in their life. So you are right on target indeed!

Relax, you and your kids will be fine. Let God lead you the way.

nursingismydream · Nov 3, 2004

Veronica,

I know how you feel. I will be 31 in Jan. I have three children 8,10, and 5. I started classes way back in Jan. of '02. I have always wanted to be a nurse. I finally start my clinicals in the coming Fall. It is hard, but I get a lot of support from my friends and family. By the time I am done it will have been 5 years start to finish. Just start out slow. Start by taking one or two classes in the beginning. Then go from there. Since, I had to work this was the only way for me to be able to get started. I think that if I wasn't meant to be here, then I would have quit a long time ago. Good luck!!!:balloons: I hope everything works out for you.

Crystal

snuggy · Nov 3, 2004

I'm 33 with 4 children, ages 11, 10, 5 and 4. I have put off going to nursing school for 15 years in order to start my family. I have no regrets. :)

abundantjoy07, RN · Nov 3, 2004

Hi, I'm turning 28 on january and I have a 3 year old and a 11 month baby. For the last 3 years I have been traying to figure out how to follow my dream of becoming a nurse but I'm so scared that with two small children would be imposible. Is anyone like me? I just need to talk to some one that has been through similar experience of starting a new carrer with so many responsabilities allready beside school. Maybe talking to some of you finally give me the last push I think I need to start the whole process because sometimes I think I'm crazy of thinkink about a change at this point of my life. Thank's for sharing this with me. I'f you prefer you can write me to [email protected].

Well, my situation is completely different as I have no children. By being a nurse you will be able to provide well for your kids and for yourself by being involved in such a caring profession. I'm sure you already know how dynamic nurses are in influencing others mentally, emotionally, physically, and in some cases spiritually. If being a nurse is really what you want to be then go for it! Your babies can always be with other family members or in a day care center for those times when you can't be there to care for them. There's no shame in that at all. Don't think you'll be shortchanging your kids...because you wont be. Nursing school lasts for a short while. It wont take forever. 28 is young...it's better to do it now than wait longer. Just decide what you really want. If there is a will then there is a way.

Achoo!, LPN · Nov 3, 2004

I'll be 32 next month (yikes!), and have 2 boys ages 4 and 6. I have been a medical assistant since 1993, but am going back after 11 years. I am on a waiting list and doing pre-req's now. It can be done, and you have a great support system here! Good Luck! :)

veronica77 · Nov 3, 2004

Hello and welcome ! Yes, there are many of us like you. I'm 31 with 3 daughters (2,6,9). I'm changing careers again from Cosmetologist to stay at home mom to student to RN.
In my Human growth & development class, we were just learning about several Psychosocial theories and one of them was that from the ages of 27-32 it's normal to question your life status, & goals. Many people change careers about this time in their life. So you are right on target indeed!
Relax, you and your kids will be fine. Let God lead you the way.

Than'k for your reply you really give me clarity in my thoughts. And realy let me know that I'm not the onlyone. Good luck. :rolleyes:

sdzta · Nov 3, 2004

Than'k for your reply you really give me clarity in my thoughts. And realy let me know that I'm not the onlyone. Good luck.

hi, I am 26 and have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 14 month old. I have a degree in education and taught for a year before having my children. I have been staying home with them for hte past almost 3 yrs. I have been thinking about going to nursing school and when I found out there was a night program near my area I decided to pursue it so that I could be home with my children during the day (which was my main reason for not going sooner). I am taking the few pre req's that i need and hope to start nursing school next jan. (there is a year long waiting list at our school) I know it is going to get harder but I think it can be done and should be if it is something you believe in. You can do it...feel free to email me and keep in touch, since we are in similar situations.

steph

SN Mommy · Nov 6, 2004

Hi I'm 28 and this is my first semester pre nursing (or any college for that matter!) I have two children too, ages 4&5. I decided to go into nursing because while I have a good part time job, I don't like the insecurity of knowing if this job ends it will be hard to find another good part time job, I want more of a career, some certainty.

I went full force this semester with 14 credit hours, 8 of them being A&P I and Chem lol. Let me tell you, my first week of classes I was HORRIFIED! I was like WHAT am I doing here? Am I C-R-A-Z-Y? Now I love going to classes! I feel so proud of myself.

I plan to go for an associates first so my oldest will be 8 when I become an RN, not too bad! I wish I had started when they were toddlers.

If you can take some online classes I strongly recommend it. Of course you will most likely have to take some science classes on campus (pre nursing .. obviously nursing you must go to campus) Although some schools do offer science classes online (My school offers Biology online with a virtual lab)

I say the sooner the better....get it over with and move on to your career!

dansamy · Nov 6, 2004

I'm 29 with 3 children: 5yo, 4yo, and baby boy will be 3yo in Jan. I've completed my pre-reqs. This is my 1st semester of nursing classes. Some days, I feel like I must've been off my rocker to think I could do this. Other days, it's easier. Find a NETWORK of babysitters. ALWAYS have a backup!! In your pre-reqs, absences count but not as heavily. In nursing, there's virtually NO wiggle room. You NEED reliable sitters &/or a daycare center with extra-late hours. I'm not going to lie to you. It is not easy. You have to be dedicated & determined.

manna, BSN, RN · Nov 11, 2004

I'm 27 with two boys (6 and 3). Just left my FT job over the summer to begin nursing school full-time. I also commute about 600 miles a week... eek! Let me know if I can be of any help at all (feel free to e-mail or PM me)!