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Opinions needed

I'm looking for people who are already APN/Nurse Practitioners.

Since i was a little girl i dreamed of becoming a doctor as i grew up i job shadowed doctors and loved the idea of becoming one, I had my career set on becoming a Pediatrician. As my life went on I became pregnant at a young age (16), and decided that with family i would no longer be able to become that, so I settled for Nurse Practitioner I have job shadowed as well and love it!

after having my second child,I'm about to go back to school. I'm worried that I won't make it.

I need opinion/advice on people that have went through this area of study with a family or even ones that have no family. please tell me your experience and how your career now is rewarding you, after the hard work.

p.s I am Located in USA

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    Do you know what type of NP you want to be? That will have a big role on what you will go through to become a NP. First and foremost, you will need to become a RN. There are some programs that have a direct entry option that allow you to become a RN and continue on toward becoming a NP. I'm not sure how competitive they are as I did not go that route.

    I am currently a student in an acute care NP program. My program required me to have my BSN and at least 2 years of acute care experience as a RN before I could begin the program. I started my nursing career with my ADN, then went back for my BSN. I did all of this while having a family. It takes a lot of hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and a strong support system to get through. If I did not have the support system I have, I would've never made it through my ADN program. As I am still in the program, I can't speak to how rewarding the NP side is yet. I love being a RN, so much so that I'm questioning if NP is really the right path for me. All the hard work to get through nursing school was well worth it. I have no regrets.

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