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Im 23 years old and would really like to start the LVN program at th Baptist School of Health Professions this coming fall. I'm excited about it and believe I have what it takes to be and lvn but I know this program is pretty intense, and being a mom to a 1 year old, im hoping wondering if I can make it through the year with having to put aside my life (which is my son) and fully concentrate on school. I'm blessed enough to live with my aunt and uncle who take care of him while i'm at work, but I'm thinking that I would have to maybe just work one day a week (for extra money) and just attend school full time. Does anyone else have kids and still completed the program? How did you do it? I want to complete this program so bad...

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Im in the same boat your in

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I am not a parent, so I can't really answer this question for you, but I just wanted to say that I have seen it done. You can do anything you want, if you want it bad enough. You're going to be dealing with a lot of guilt from the amount of time you will have to put towards school, but in the end it will be best for you and your child. Be thankful that you have the support of family to help because a lot of people don't. : ) I wish you the best of luck.

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i started lpn school 2 months ago, im 26 with a 6 year old and i have no social life since the day i started school, my daughter gets all her attention from my family who is very supportive, i study everyday to maintain my grades which are all A's so far 6 test in but its hard, the people who dont sudy as much as i do are failing, so u have to dedicate urself to the books, im in a 1 year program that is very intense, you must be sure ur ready to sacrifice everything for you and your babys future thats what im doing, good luck you can do it, my instructor told us that a girl graduated with 8 kids i was like wow if she can do it then i have no excuses

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so just wanted to encourage you, i am 40 yrs and i am a single mom of 7 children and have 8 more months of LPN school. i dont get child support and not able to work because i just cant do it!! ALL i do is study! my house is a wreck, my kids have not eaten a home cooked meal in a while, BUT its ok.. i keep reminding myself of the prize, being able to support myself and my children and take the burden off my parents.. so they can start enjoying their life with the 1800 dollars they pan out every month to support my family! thats my motivation...

yes its VERY hard. and it is a HUGE sacrafice for my kids. my mom and dad help a lot. I CAN see a lite at the end of the tunnel. just when i think i want to give up.. i find the strength to go on. it very possibe.. NOT that i have attained it yet but i am NOT giving up.. and I have to Give GOD THE GLORY>> HE is my strengh ..I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.. phil 4:13

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