Nursing school & family: Now or later?

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I am a stay home mother of 2 girls (3&6yrs) After an 8 yr hiatus to relocate and start a family, I decided to return to school to finish my RN. I had completed all my sciences and most of my pre recs, all were accepted. I was asked to take Physiology again to prepare for fall entry...here's where it gets tricky. I've always had a 3.75 gpa and now I'm struggling to pull a "C" in this class. I'm not studying enough and my grades are showing it. I know with all my heart this is what I want (to become an RN) but maybe it's just not the right time. If I quit now, I'll have to repeat my sciences before applying again. I'm not sure I can even pull a crummy "C" out of this class right now. (there always seems to be something going on...sick child, soccer, dance, homework, Brownies, etc) I never seem to be able to just sit down and study! Any suggestions?

I know it's only gonna get tougher during clinicals, and my first allegiance is to my children; I'm really in a bind here!

Thanks for listening!:o

Just a quick note to everyone to say "Thanks!" for all the support and stories like mine. It's nice to know their are other people in the same situation.

PS: I was accepted into clinicals for Jan 2002, based on my grades. I've decided to freshen up my Physiology (only recommended not required) and hold off till Spring...I want to do the best job possible. Thanks again!!:cool:

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