DarcyD

Thanks to all of you for the support! I really appreciate it. However, things have changed (as always in the military, right?). We were planning a move for next spring/summer but the timetable has moved up to this winter. The primary focus now is to prepare and sell the house, find a new house at our new assignment, and work out the school issue for 4 year-old who doesn't want to move. She loves her school and friends. The baby is cutting 6! teeth including molars and the 4 y.o. is getting her 6 year molars, too. Needless to say, thoughts about nursing school are on the back burner for awhile. I just don't think I'll be up to it until the youngest is a little more self-sufficient. When I do look at it, I found a program for a Masters in nursing (with a prior degree outside the field) that lets you do a large portion online, and then tailor your clinicals part-time. And it has a good rep. Again, thanks to all and good luck to everyone of you. We spouses have to stick together!!!

Hi everyone! I'm new to the site - stumbled on it while doing research. I'm a 34 year-old mother of two (1 & 4) and a military spouse (Army). I am considering applying to nursing school in a year or 2. I was a teacher and am a stay-at-home mom right now. Just wondering - is it really possible to attend nursing school while raising two small children? Would I be better off to wait until the youngest hits Kinder? My husband's job isn't very flexible sometimes, and he often travels (not deploys, but is gone fro 3- 7 days at a time. Am I dreaming to think that I can swing this? Also, I want to work and have a career, but am worried that nursing might not allow me to be felxible enough (considering my husband's job in the Army). Any advice? Pros or cons? I'm very interested in Peds, in a doctor's office or clinic setting (again b/c of hubby's job). Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm new to the site - stumbled on it while doing research. I'm a 34 year-old mother of two (1 & 4) and a military spouse (Army). I am considering applying to nursing school in a year or 2. I was a teacher and am a stay-at-home mom right now. Just wondering - is it really possible to attend nursing school while raising two small children? Would I be better off to wait until the youngest hits Kinder? My husband's job isn't very flexible sometimes, and he often travels (not deploys, but is gone fro 3- 7 days at a time. Am I dreaming to think that I can swing this? Also, I want to work and have a career, but am worried that nursing might not allow me to be felxible enough (considering my husband's job in the Army). Any advice? Pros or cons? I'm very interested in Peds, in a doctor's office or clinic setting (again b/c of hubby's job). Thanks! :wink2: