Looking at ONLINE LPN programs.. help!

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Hi there, I am a 44 year old mom of 4 (two teens at home) in Ohio, currently working as a nanny full time. I will most likely keep my nanny job for the next two years or so, but especially since I am going through a divorce I am going to have to do SOMEthing that will make enough money for me to survive - especially when my teens are both 18! I thought about nursing about 20 years ago (I should have done it then) but had more babies, etc...

Anyway, I would like to pursue my old dream of being a nurse, but I am afraid I wont be able to afford it (especially since it will have to be online and that seems to cost so much more). I have NO extra money and nothing in savings so I would be starting off with nothing. I am aware of grants and loans, but how easy is it to get loans when your credit is "less than perfect"? I am also afraid of "oatmeal brain" since I have been out of school soooo long!

My plan, hopefully, is to continue to work the next two years as a nanny, while doing an online LPN program. Once I am working as an LPN, I would continue classes (LPN-RN). I can not do night and weekend classes or I would never see my kids!

I am pretty confused as to where to start. I have tried to find schools that offer an online LPN program, but it seems most are LPN-RN and above?

Anyone know a good school with an online program that isn't too outrageous in tuition? What should I study before getting started? I am "math challenged" so I know I need to brush up on that! ANY advice on ANYthing would be appreciated!!

Thanks,

Diane

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Your kids are 18 - are they disabled in some way, still in high school, etc.? In other words, is there a reason why they are not pitching in with the money or why they aren't moving out on their own and doing their own thing?

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Actually I was talking about in the future when they are both out of the house I wont have as much money coming in from my ex. Currently the two who live at home with me are 14 and 16. Sorry for the confusion.

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