Hello, I'm 22 years old and I'm a wife and a mother of 2. I have 2 girls ages 6 and 3. I live in Hawaii and my husband is in the military. Since I got married in a very young age, I had to put my life on hold. I've dedicated 6 years of my life being an at home mom and a military wife. Now that my kids are old enough to go to school, I've decided to continue my education and pursue nursing. My whole family is in the medical field so in a very early age nursing has been a job that seemed to fit right for me. We have about 2 and a half more years in the marine corp. and would like to go back to our home town. I want to get my 2 year associates degree as an RN. I thought about the LPN but I know that I wouldn't be happy with that. I want that RN title and of course the pay as well. I'm reaching out to other RN's out there that know how it is to go to school,raise children,and be a wife at the same time. I'm a little bit nervous because I've been out of school for a very long time. I just need some motivations and please if anyone has any advice for me that would be great. I know that I'm making a big step but I feel as though it's a great oppurtunity for me to make something of myself and for my children as well. I'm affraid of going back to our home town and not being able to survive because I myself haven't finished school and doesn't have a good enough job. Being in the military you get many benifits that you normally dont get as a civilian. That's why I feel as though me finishing school is not an option. It's something I must do. So please if anyone can help me and give me advice on what I must do first that would be great. Right now I know that I can only take my associates in RN. I will then continue on my education for my bachelors. Please anyone who can give me advice that would be great! Thank you. luvajleen