Hi, all! I wanted to introduce myself and join in on the conversation. I am a single mom of 3 children and have dreamed of becoming a nurse for a long time, but took some major detours lol. I applied to the RN and LPN programs at Chatt Tech. I got rejected from both, but then last week, I got a call that someone declined their seat in the LPN program, and I now have a seat! I am so excited to begin this journey. I was in Nursing school briefly years ago at Chamberlain, but it was way too expensive and I have to pay out-of-pocket because I already have a Bachelor's degree and used the HOPE scholarship. It was also accelerated due to me having a degree, and I just couldn't do it at the time. I literally had to quit my job to be able to take the optional Pharmacology pre-requisite for the LPN program (because it was only offered in the middle of the day on Mondays and my boss wouldn't work with me since I am the only Medical Assistant). Anyways, I became a float and have gained so much experience since January of this year. I just wanted to share a piece of my story to hopefully give hope to you all. I am not a super religious person, but I have to say that some Higher Power must be looking out for me and my babies. Maybe we can get out of my mother and step-father's house at some point before they are teenagers (which isn't that far away ?). My ultimate goal is to get my BSN, then become a Midwife. I have a long way to go, but could literally not be anymore excited to at least get my foot in the Nursing field! I was wondering if anyone plans on working throughout this program (some nights/weekends)? My mom is opposed to it and wants me to study and spend time with my kids when I am not in class/clinicals, but MONEY! I am looking for a transfer with my job, but have not had luck yet and I am kind of freaking out (Medical insurance/again, money). ? I apologize for the long post, but I hope I gave at least 1 person a good read and some hope and faith!