Nursing program and pregnancy

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Hi there. I am currently on the nursing waitlist at a community college. I have been waiting for almost two years now. Last time I spoke with the health department, they said students typically wait 2-3 years before getting in. I'm hoping to get in next year, but I'm not sure-it's possible. My issue is a little complicated, so I'm hoping some of you can advise me on what I should do. Long story short, I will be going through IVF to get pregnant. If I do it now, I should be pregnant around Feb-Mar, and possibly due November. IF I get accepted to the nursing program next year, I would start August 2016. My question, since it is going to be the latter half of my pregnancy, will I be doing clinical in the beginning, or is it classroom based? Since it will be the first few months of classes is it doable versus the end? I have a ton of support from my family, so someone watching him or her will not be an issue, I'm more worried about the missing class and clinical portion. I have had a baby while in school before with no issues, and went back to school two days after delivery. I am very determined and goal oriented. I care about grades, and I work hard to get a high GPA the last couple of years in school. Just thought that may help. Any comments are appreciated. Thank you

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At most places you start clinicals in the first semester. If you did give birth in November, there's a good chance you'd end up missing some, and at every school I've ever heard of, you get dropped if you miss too many, regardless of the reason.

A lot of schools give people the option to defer enrollment a years once you're accepted.

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Thread moved to Pre-Nursing forum. Good luck with your decisions.

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