other non traditional students / moms

honeyforasalteyfish · Feb 11, 2016

I am non traditional. Had lots of health issues let them effect my academics. Started back to school with a 2.55 cumulative, its at 3.25 right now with about 26 credit hours of prereqs for BSN programs remaining.

So I have the opportunity to bump it up to 3.4-3.6. As high as 3.75 if I really do well.

I am a tad frustrated right now because I am getting an 87 in my gen chem class. Although I suppose I can hang my hats on an A in A and P. I have to wait for my micro exam to be posted, but I think I just may have scored 40/40. So we will see.

flowirgyrl · Feb 11, 2016

Non traditional student- second career, two young children- sleep is overrated

KThurmond · Feb 11, 2016

I am non traditional. Had lots of health issues let them effect my academics. Started back to school with a 2.55 cumulative, its at 3.25 right now with about 26 credit hours of prereqs for BSN programs remaining.So I have the opportunity to bump it up to 3.4-3.6. As high as 3.75 if I really do well. I am a tad frustrated right now because I am getting an 87 in my gen chem class. Although I suppose I can hang my hats on an A in A and P. I have to wait for my micro exam to be posted, but I think I just may have scored 40/40. So we will see.

Good luck. I know how the health issue thing is. I didn't know I was bipolar and it affected my LPN program. I'm starting over. Sounds like your doing good :) Don't give up. Have you tried tutoring for chemistry? Theres probably a book at your public library you can check out. Chemistry for dummies or chemistry made easy. If not try Amazon.

Mrs.D., BSN · Feb 11, 2016

Non-traditional here. I've been married for a while, and I am 31. No kids, though I do have a dog that I worry about leaving alone too much, and a full time job. I go to a university, and I call my classmates "kids" often. Those kids are all like 18 years old! They arrive to class in packs and gossip during class, lol. It doesn't bother me, though. Being older and wiser sure does have its advantages--it takes a lot to make me feel out of place. Most of the time I enjoy hearing them talk about all of those things that worried me when I was 18-20. I am also happy to help them when they need it. I'm doing well. Just got the ATI textbooks that my program provides to prepare us for NCLEX, so I have to figure out how to add those beasts to the mix. That is actually what I am [not] doing right now. Have a great semester!

honeyforasalteyfish · Feb 11, 2016

Good luck. I know how the health issue thing is. I didn't know I was bipolar and it affected my LPN program. I'm starting over. Sounds like your doing good :) Don't give up. Have you tried tutoring for chemistry? Theres probably a book at your public library you can check out. Chemistry for dummies or chemistry made easy. If not try Amazon.

Thanks I suffer from chrons and depression I find the depression harder to deal with.

The fear of being inadequate, is what drives me, and I believe it's a part of the depression.

Sorry to hear about your struggles good luck. I know I am not the only one who struggles it's just that I want to self actualize, and sometimes I fear my past prevents me from doing that.

I had two tutoring appointments for chemistry, and put in around 30 hours studying.

Overall I am not that intelligent, definitely not the smartest person in the room, but I work hard.

Ilargia99, LVN, RN · Feb 12, 2016

I'm doing the best I can. I have a special needs five year old, an almost three year old, and I'm taking 17.5 units this semester with hardly any support. I normally wouldn't take so many units but I'm finishing up an allied health program (MA) while also knocking out the last few GE's that I've been putting off. I should know if I got into the nursing program by April or May and I cannot wait. I pretty much only get to study at night and my kids aren't very good sleepers so I'm very tired most of the time, but I do what I need to do to get things done. It's rough sometimes but I've managed to pull off straight A's for the past 4 semesters so I'm feeling pretty good :)

LovelyLocs, ASN, BSN, RN · Feb 12, 2016

Doing o.k. here. Gearing up for my second nursing exam of my first semester. I am feeling really burnt out after being in school for 3 straight years. My 2 little ones under 10 and my husband have been awesome! Once I graduate next year (and take the NCLEX), but before I start my ASN-BSN, I'd really like to take everyone on a vacation. They all deserve something nice :up: .

Best wishes everyone!

lovesbunnies · Feb 13, 2016

I'm in my second semester and I have 2-year-old twins. Doing well so far!

Nurse2BeCam, ADN · Feb 13, 2016

I'm non-traditional as well! I'm 22, married with 2 children and possibly 1 on the way? (Awaiting betas to confirm) I'm an army vet and have been in school since I made the transition. this is my 2nd semester full time and I'd say with everything considered I'm doing pretty good. I can't wait to apply this fall but another potential pregnancy may make me delay.

BRing914 · Feb 15, 2016

I'm a non traditonal student! I'm a stay at home mommy to two little girls (3 and 1). This is my fourth sememter back in school, and so far it's going really well. I'm only taking one class this semeter and it's general psycology so that's nothing compared to the A&Ps and Mirco. I take my TEAS in two week (eeeek!) and will know if I got into the nursing program by early May. I was told that my college gets around 1,000 applications for the fall programs and only end up taking 150ish, so that has me nervous.

NurseMaybeBaby · Feb 15, 2016

I had a 4 year old and a 6 month old when I started my pre-reqs. I also did an accelerated BSN program.

It was rough, but 100% worth it.

lmgst30 · Feb 15, 2016

My daughters are the main reason I decided to go into nursing! I'm in my 8th year as a full-time teacher. I was so frustrated with my job, even after I changed districts last year, that it was changing who I was -- I was always angry, exhausted, or doing paperwork. I didn't want to be that kind of mom. So I hope to start nursing school part-time in the fall, at age 38, and just the thought of the change has made me happier and more energetic! (Still have to do the paperwork, though... :yawn: )