NAU/GCC CEP Program

Lerman2010 · Jun 16, 2013

Hi there! I have a 18y/o, 13y/o, and a 2y/o - all at 35 years old myself..... I just got accepted to the ASU/CEP on Tuesday! Congrats on NAU - I applied for them too, but listed ASU as my primary pick, in the hopes that I had a better chance of getting in since there were so many NAU applications. Anyways, my neighbor graduated from the GCC nursing 3 years ago. I remember when he was in school, we almost never saw him. He had two little one's like yours and he did spend time with them, but not very much. His advise was, if you do not work - don't!! Also, send make it a priority to send the kids to daycare even on your "off" days of class. You (we) need the time to study and this is our job right now. That way at 4 or 5pm, you can get them and spend time with them as if you just got off work. We can do this! Good luck!

cpgilbert822 · Jun 16, 2013

Thank you!! Congratulations to you!! Luckily I will not be working and I do plan on leaning on family a lot!! My husband is a firefighter, he works 48 on 96 off so that helps out too. I just don't want all his off days spent watching the kids all day (even though I'm sure he won't mind). That is a good idea though, to have them gone most of the day and reunite with them later in the day as if I was working. Good luck to you!! This is going to be a life changing experience!!

Lerman2010 · Jun 17, 2013

Yes it is! The past 2 years, I've only put the baby at daycare when I actually had classes and studied while he napped or at night. I know there's no way that will work in Nursing school. My husband works 60 hours a week, so he's burned out when he gets home. Hopefully, keeping him at daycare full time will alleviate some of the stress of studying. Hopefully the enrollment process and financial aid goes smoothly!