Part time vs full time practical nursing school (with young children)

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Would love to get some feedback from those who are currently going to or have gone to practical nursing school and have young children (toddlers/early grade school). What is the workload like for full time and part time (weekend)? I'm worried that I won't have much time to spend with my children if I go full time; missing special moments in their young lives.

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I'm in a similar position! I applied for an evening/weekend part time LPN program and I really hope to get in. I have a 7 year old, a 4 year old and I am expecting my third child in May. I homeschool my children during the day (only 4 hours a day.) If I don't get into that program, they also offer a full time day program. But that is my plan B, because it will change family life/ homeschool a lot. I believe I could do either program, but part time will be a much better fit.

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Good luck to you! Do you plan to start school right after the baby is born or wait a few months? I am also trying to figure out when I should start. I'm leaning towards when my oldest starts Kindergarten but that's two years away and I'm so eager to start! Please keep us updated when you get accepted ?

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Thank you! The evening program starts a few weeks before my baby is due...so it will be a little crazy but my husband plans to help out. However, the day program starts 4 months after baby is due. So we will see. I will definitely send an update!

Two years until kindergarten is a long time away. You could become an LPN within that time. ? I have been waiting/wanting to start nursing school for 7 years. Being home with my children has always come first, so I know what you are feeling.

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