Parents who decide to pursue the difficult task of nursing school (Rant)

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Specializes in L&D.

This isn't really a rant. I just wanted to get everyones attention. I just want to give a HUGE shoutout to all the mothers in nursing school who are balancing work, raising families, AND staying on top of their grades. Nursing school is hard and very time consuming. Im 22, and I dont have children and ny biggest responsibility outside of doing well in nursing school is making sure I do well in track and maintian ny scholarship. I can't imagine having to add the responsibility of raising a child to an already heavy load of BSN course work..

You women (and men too) are TRUE super heroes. I admire yall and I look up to you all in so many ways. I am so proud of yall and im even more grateful to be y'alls classmate. Keep up the good work!! If yall can and do excell, I have no excuse.

(Sorry about the grammar. Im not as illiterate as my post portrays.)

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For me, my kids were a driving factor to excel in school. I went into nursing school for me: it's something I've always wanted, and I was determined to do it. My children kept me going on those not so fab days though. It's certainly not easy, but it's worth it :)

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I agree, my children make it worth it! They are what drives me as well! I want to be able to provide a life for them better than I had for myself. My children sure did set me straight. You would think that by looking at some of my transcripts they were from different people. F to A's baby!

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Specializes in ICU.

Thank you very much!! The fact that my son is so proud of me and can't wait for me to become a nurse keeps me on track. He is the reason I am doing this. I want a better life for us. Plus I want to show him that you can be anything you want to be as long as you work at it. I have lots of support from friends also and that is a plus!!

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Thank you! Although I'm just doing my pre reqs now, I start my ADN in June.. with 3 kids under 4 years old, a full time job and I have a big baby (husband).. it's not easy but my vision is so clear so I'm finally going after whats mine! Good luck girly! xoxo

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Specializes in LAD.

I second that! I have so many classmates that are parents in our accelerated program! I admire you all too! I couldn't imagine the pressure you all must feel, but you guys are obviously strong! Keep up the hard work! It will all pay off soon! Bless everyone:)

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Specializes in retired LTC.

I'll second OP's recognition of all those Moms and Dads who attend nsg school too. And then when you add in students who work while in school, hats off to them also.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

Thanks for the kudos, Bea!! I give a lot of credit and kudos to you young people who have the foresight to choose a stable career path as a nurse and who have the fortitude to stick with it! Congrats to you to, for becoming a nurse at such a young age!!

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Thank you! I so agree about GPAs boosting after becoming a parent. My GPA was so much lower before, and I have boosted it like crazy since becoming a mom. It's amazing the motivation kids can give you. Now my 5 year old says he wants to be a nurse that delivers babies like Mommy.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.

I went through an Accelerated BSN program and I was in awe of the parents in my class who held down the family life at home and held down an excellent GPA in the program. I was just happy to survive the program.

Wishing everyone the best during school. It will be a proud moment when you have finally graduated.

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So many of my classmates had children. I highly admired and respected them. (My mom worked and went to nursing school while my dad worked and obtained his Bachelors all while raising us kids.)

BUT...lol. I myself am 32. God has not blessed me with children, and I may never be able to have that precious gift. I was in school in my late 20's. I learned that my classmates gossipped about me, saying things like "she thinks she's so smart because she has all the time in the world to get those high grades because she doesn't have kids." HUGE nerve that hit. I've shedd many tears over my fertility issues. However, just because I didn't have kids, didn't make nursing school any easier for me. I took care of my husband's grandma who had multiple health issues along with dementia. My husband and I often drove around looking for his dad who basically lived in the forest. Then we supported him financially. We lived with my bi - polar MIL, and every dollar we made that was MEANT to save went to her spending habit just to keep the mortgage. No heat. No air conditioning. We also got an apartment for my husband's dad and payed thoudands...My brother in law dropped his kids over every day, and my MIL would tell them to go play with me to get out of her hair (or leave them in the bathtub to play, leaving me to supervise them, otherwise they would be unattended to.) The most challenging part though...severe insomnia due to severe chronic bladder pain.

My point....

Going to nursing school with kids is an accomplishment. BUT, so many of us have obstacles in our paths too. My doctor thought I was nuts going to nursing school with my pain condition. So did many people in my support group. My answer to that: Watch me

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My kids are the main reason that I keep on going in nursing school! They are 11, 9, and 6 and are my biggest cheerleaders! But, it is sometimes tough to make sure that school does not interfere too much with their lives. I love when my daughter brings home a story about wanting to be a nurse like her mommy, and I love that my oldest son tells everyone his mom is going to be a nurse. I am thrilled that my children will get to be at my graduation!

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