Nurses that are moms plz I need your input

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Hello ALL

I am an LVN (working part time)and dreaming about getting my RN. I have 17 month old baby girl, she goes to a day care five days a week from 9am-3pm; I have no family where I live only my husband who works 12-14 h a day so most of the housework and baby care is on me. I found one private school in my area that offers prerequisites and full time RN program from 9am-5pm. I am not planing to work while in nursing school but I'm worried if this will work out. Mainly I'm concerned about study hours and my child (she will have to stay longer hours in her day care, she will be 2 years old when I start). How do you guys managed school and motherhood, do you have any tips? Thank you ❤️

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My kids loved daycare and always wanted to stay later, especially as they got older so I do not think that will be a problem for you except for the $$$.

As an adult student I did not find myself needing the same amount of study time I did as a kid but only know what you need.

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What type of private school is this?

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Specializes in NP student.
What type of private school is this?

AA degree

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It will probably be just fine for your classes. The only roadblock I see is when you are in clinicals. Then you may be at a nursing home or hospital at odd hours... 6a-2p, 11p-7a... all possible. You may need to find a nanny or babysitter during those times since daycare won't be an option. But it's possible.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I have a 2.5 year old & a newborn (1.5 week old). I plan on going back to school when my second child is older, probably around the same age as my oldest is now.

My husband is the the only one working right now. He works nights, 4 on/4 off. I know it will be tough but my oldest will be in school & my youngest will be in daycare so I won't have to worry about them during the day.

As far as studying goes when my husband is home he will watch the kiddos so I can study & take care of school work. When he is working I will have to study when they are asleep.

It won't be easy, but it will be worth it!

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

I work full time M-F as an RN. My daughter (4yo) is in daycare for about 9 hours per day (roughly 7a-4p), 5 days per week. She loves her school and is well taken care of, but I hate that I cannot be home with her more. If my job were not financially imperative , I would (single mom) I would sacrifice pay in a heartbeat to be home with her longer in the mornings and at night. But that's just me.

You're talking about a relatively temporary schedule, and honestly it's probably easier for a 2 year old to adjust to extended daycare than an older child. If RN is your ultimate career goal, then it would probably be better to tackle it now before your child is in school and has after school activities that you will want to attend and homework she needs help with. Whether this is the right move for your family is really something only you can answer.

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Specializes in PACU.

I was a single mom and worked when I did my LPN years ago. My daughter was under about the same age as yours, the best part was that she went to bed relatively easy every night (7pm) so I'd come home from school and give her my undivided attention until bedtime. Then I'd study for a couple of hours and head to bed by ten myself. It may have been easier that their was no hubby around wanting my attention ;)

My daughter is grown and on her own now, she doesn't even remember that case of our lives, being in daycare or my studying. I always say I can do anything short term.

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Good luck girl ! we r on the same boat heheh

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thank you, and yes I am thinking about school now cuz later it might be even harder

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