Nursing School With A Baby!

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So, I've read a few threads on here with people in similar situations but wanted to if anyone's was like mine/ had advice/ specific encouragements.

I'm 23, married, with a 5 month old. I got my cosmetologist license after a panic inducing 1st quarter in college (I chalk it up to nerves, no plan and being young). I'm now revisiting the idea of nursing school (possible at the end of the year, after my daughter turns one). Has anyone started pre-reqs with a baby? My husband is supportive, our families are close and involved (my MIL is a full time NICU nurse actually). I nanny 2 days a week, in salon 2 half days a week. Did you still work? Did you do a lot of online classes? Did it take you longer than 2 years to finish pre-reqs? Plan is to enter an ASN program, then start a BSN once I'm working/ baby is school). Any advice for peeps that were in/are in same sitch would be awesome! TIA!!

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Actually, I completed all of my prereqs in my junior year of college (summer, fall, spring) when I decided I wanted to enroll in nursing school. I began by taking both A&P I & II during the summer session when I was 6 months pregnant. Then, in the fall, I gave birth in September and luckily my C-section recovery went well and I only missed a week of my microbiology classes. This spring I am taking 12 hours, including calculus for my math req, and my son is now 7 months. So basically I was in school full time my entire pregnancy and now. This last semester I decided to take all online classes so I could be home with my son. I'm starting nursing school in the fall and he will be 10 months when he starts daycare. I'm 20 and my family has been very supportive, a key component in my journey. So, yes it can be done!

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I have 19-month-old twins. I started taking pre-reqs when they were 11 months old. I have an AS in a different field, and my previous coursework covered all but four of my pre-reqs. I had the option of taking online classes, but I prefer taking them in a classroom because it is easier for me to focus that way. I do classwork and study after my kids go to bed.

My twins will be almost two years old when I start nursing school this fall.

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My classmate graduated with triples , is all about balanced and determination 😏

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I started NS last fall right after my daughter turned 1 (I know you're asking about pre-reqs). My classes were at night, but she still spent a lot of time at daycare so I could study and do homework. I quit my job so I could focus on school (and my family).

I have since withdrawn (due to their accreditation) and am applying to another school (regionally accredited this time). I had to take 3 pre-reqs before my application would be reviewed. I just completed them. I still sent my daughter to daycare during that time so that I could focus on my studies. Provided I get accepted, I'll have a newborn about 3 weeks into the program (as hard as it'll be).

It's really about balance. Knowing when you have to put more focus on school and let your husband take over pretty much everything (including everything with your daughter) and knowing when family takes priority. It's possible. It's just finding the right balance and being able to switch on and off as needed.

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

You will need a ton of support from family/friends that are willing to pitch in when the baby inevitably gets sick and you have clinical/exams/etc that you can't miss. I have a toddler and just finished my first semester of nursing school with a 4.0... If you don't have to work, don't do it. I credit my success not only to my support system but also to my ability to not have to work - leaving me more flexibility for study time. I can still snuggle at bedtime or when my LO is sick then study at crazy hours of the night when the house is quiet and everyone is asleep.

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Wow! You guys are inspiring! I didn't include I was also wondering how to time a possible second baby but I think if I'm smart about it I sh oo ultimate be fine. Thank you!!

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*should **ultimately

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