Need insight on MSN in Informatics!

[stephORrn89]

My employer is currently accepting applications for a cohort program through a local college for a master's degree track. I've been interested in the Informatics track of the program, but I am also interested in starting a family. I would be planning to have a baby in the middle of the program, granted that I am accepted by the hospital and the college. I'm nervous to start the program because of fears of becoming overwhelmed if I get pregnant. Does anyone have any advice on if I should wait to start the program until after I have a child? I know it won't get easier AFTER having a baby to go through a master's program, I'm just nervous I won't be able to keep up with working full time and going to school while I'm pregnant or post-partum. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you!

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

This is something that is going to really depend on you, your personality, your support system, etc. Only you can decide whether you can do it. Others have tried- some have succeeded, some have failed. Is this something so important to you that you would consider holding off on having a baby, or is starting a family more important? If push came to shove, which would you choose?

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

I got pregnant halfway through my masters in teaching program. I was working full time during the and night classes 2 nights a week. I finished my one early and went into labor the last night of class :) It can be done.