nursing program with 2 little ones. realistic?

[bbsunshine]

Hey everyone! I am wanting to go through the nursing program but my main concern is my family. I have a 3yr old and 10 month old. I am a sahm but I am planning on going to school this spring. I would like your input on how do-able the nursing program is with 2 small children. I know it will give my children a better future and they will also be proud. Thanks :)

[Lolita34]

I believe that where there is a will there is a way! I did prereqs at a community school, some online, some hybrid, evenings. I am married and my husband was home from work then. I also worked part time ( and still do) as a cna at a hospital nights. I just started nursing school this fall and the program started 4 weeks after I delivered my third child. The semester is ending and I am passing :-)Its a juggle, its stressful,but its worth it and we are doing it.. somedays we wonder how,GL!

Hi, what kind of nursing program are you in, ASN or BSN?

[Lolita34]

Hi, my kids will be 4,5 and 6 when I start my BSN program in August. I'm very nervous but I'm getting organized now and making sure my support is in place. I know people with very little support who have graduated from nursing programs. You can do it! Good luck:).

[r0tten]

I'm sure you can do it! Time management is important in anything us mothers do, and school is no different. My daughter's father and I are separated, so she goes to his house every weekend so I'll have time to study and do homework. I also will be leaving my job to have more time to concentrate on school.

We can do eet!

[Philly_LPN_Girl, LPN]

It is very possible I myself have 2 children as well (one 7yrs old and the other 10 months) and so far I am doing excellent in my nursing program but I also don't work. You just have to put the two little ones on a set schedule and study while they are either taking a nap, while they are asleep at night time, and or if other friends/family members have them good luck :)

[x_factor]

Definitely do-able. My friend graduated nursing school one week ago. She made it through nursing school while raising 3 small children, working a job, and going through a divorce. Where there's determination, anything is possible. Good luck!