Mom of 2 needing advice on beginning new career

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Hi.

I am new to the site. I've recently felt an urge to become a nurse. I do have a few obstacles that I have to face however and am hoping that someone can give advice. I have 2 children ages 4 and 6. I am the primary breadwinner for the family-my husband works in retail and doesn't make great money.

I am going to have to work while in college pursuing my career-will this be a bad thing? Also, I have NO experience in the medical field. Would anyone hire someone like me with no experience? I'd love to work in a hospital gaining experience in the evenings after school.

Please let me know your advice-Thanks

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

hello and welcome to all-nurses:welcome:. let me give you some encouragement... anything can be done if you believe in yourself and what you are doing. i have 6 children (17,14,7,5,4, and 4 months) i work full time and my husband and i are both full time students. i am working on my rn degree right now (studying as i go through the threads..i know people, not good but this site is addictive and my support base) there is always a way to make your dream happen . good luck to you!!!

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First, be sure you want to do this and you are ABLE to do this.

Then, you can gain experience by doing various things, among which, the most effective is the voluntary work and the internship. Make your pick and start searching for a place to apply.

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Hello. I'm new to the site too. I understand the mom of 2 & married issue; me too. I worked as a nursing assistant through my last 6 mths of training which: [1] paid my bills better than working at 7-11 ever could (>2X the salary) [2] showed me in a hands-on manner what the reality of being a nurse actually was and wasn't [3] provided me with a guaranteed LPN job upon licensure (no new job hunt necessary) & [4] really helped me pass my nursing boards. My family has benefitted financially from my career choice; & so have I, as a person. The actual job of nursing is both strenuous & mentally taxing work however, itis rewarding in a myriad of ways. If you aren't sure about this choice of profession; why not talk to your local Nursing school advisor or even your own doctors nurse about your situation. Most of us nurses are more that eager to tell others the truth & will often even assist a newbie along on her journey. Best regards.

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