Natalia#

Hi everyone! First time posting here! I am 20yrs old and I've been going to community college and finished my prereqs for nursing and almost all my general ed, my grades are all A's except for a B in Chem. I think i have a great chance of getting into nursing school but I am having second thoughts, I really want to be a speech language pathologist. My little cousin gets speech therapy and i would love to work with kids like him. The problem is that this would require a master's degree which would take twice as long and more expensive tuition. My mom is a CNA and REALLY wants me to become a nurse. My mom has been supporting me this whole time, i haven't worked and been able to get really good grades thanks to her. My mom is a single mom and immigrant and has worked hard for us to have a better life so i feel obligated to take her opinion into consideration. I also always admired nurses for all the good they do for people and althought its not my first choice, it would be my second choice . A part of me wants to finish school quick and help my family, but i also want to follow my dreams. I also would probably have to get student loans if i go the SLP route. Any advice?