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Thanks for the level-headed response. I've been worrying myself over the "what ifs" these past few days and worried I've run out of time to do both. I have to stay positive about it, but also realistic. Pregnant women of all ages do this every year and make it work somehow. I keep going over these 3 options, there's a risk in each one. 1) Take the pre-reqs and try to start the program in the Fall 2018 and finish when I'm 36, then try to get pregnant. 2) Get pregnant during pre-reqs, have the baby and then try to start the program. 3) Have the baby during the program. And this is all assuming I can get pregnant. I need to think more about it. I just don't feel ready to be a mom yet and have always put the idea off for later, but that "later" is approaching. In the meantime, I'm going to keep working with the advisor at UTA to map out a plan for prereqs. Maybe just start with A&P this Spring and see how I do.

Thank you for the response and sharing your story. I also worry about the possibility of becoming pregnant during the program and whether I would need to take a break. I can imagine it's really difficult trying to do both, but hearing stories like yours and your motivation to continue helps! I didn't even consider the memory loss part when you're pregnant.

I wasn't sure what he was going to think, but when I told him he was supportive. We plan to have only one child, it's just finding the time to do that given my age.

I wasn't sure what he was going to think, but when I told him he was supportive. We plan to have only one child, it's just finding the time to do that given my age.

Hello all, I've been lurking around the forums with a heavy heart as I reconsider nursing school. I started taking prequisites in my late 20s, but I think I took on too much at once and had to withdrawal from a couple "crash courses". A few years went by and I went back to school to get a degree in History in order to teach, but I have been seriously doubting it ever since I've started substituting. It doesn't feel right and have been regretting not pursuing what I really wanted, which is nursing. To add to this, I spent the last week during the winter break nannying for a working mom who is a physician and even though her life is hectic, I feel like I've let myself down by taking an easier way out. In addition to that, I just got married last fall and we plan to have a child at some point. So I contacted an advisor at UTA in Texas for their accelerated BSN program and was told if I finished 3 science courses by June 1st, I could apply for Spring 2018 admissions. It will most likely be Fall 2018 since I'm thinking worst cast scenario though. So let's say I begin Fall 2018 for 15 months. That means it should be finished around December of 2019, right? That will make me 36 by the time I graduate, which I'm worried will be too late to try to have a baby. Is it just too late to have both at this point? I've been reading stories about how hard it is doing clinicals, especially these accelerated programs while pregnant and don't know what to do. At the same time, I feel upset with myself for waiting this long and feel like if I'm going to do it, now is the time to try. Anyone else in or was in this position? What did you do? Thanks! K

Your post was so informative, thank you! I have interests in both, but you're right they are very different and I didn't consider just how different they were before you put it in perspective. Oncology was my first interest, but I also wanted to combine my interest of flying with nursing.

I see what you mean PMFB-RN, but that was my mistake earlier. I must have been combining more than one school's requirements because when I looked at UTA's last night, the only classes I'm needing are: a&p 1 and 2, gen chem, biochem, microbio, concepts of prof nursing, pharmacology, pathophysiology. I can knock these out within a year. If I were to go for the ADN, I'd still need A&P and gen chem. That would leave me 5 classes shy of applying for the BSN at UTA. Sorry for the confusion!

Thanks for the responses :) I think I will go forward with my BSN. If I wasn't so close I'd probably try for the ADN.. but I have put soo many years in so far. This may sound like a dumb question, but do these schools add up only the pre-reqs needed for that program only, or do they add up all of your classes (even ones unrelated)? I have about a 3.0 with all of my classes, but last night I added up the pre-reqs for UTA's Nursing program and it came out to be a 3.5. This isn't including any of the Natural Science classes they listed, and so far I have completed intro Biology and currently taking Biology II. But in my first Bio class I made a C and in this class I've made two low test grades so far. I'm in a study group and knew the material, but panic during tests. What are some good ways to study? Normally I read the chapters and write out key points in my notes, definitions, diagrams until I feel I've memorized them. So since these two Bio classes aren't listed in their pre-reqs, does this mean they won't add them? Hope my question made sense. I have tried calling the school today and they're closed and I've been looking online to find out about how they tally up GPAs but still not sure. Thanks :) :)

Hello :) I'm currently finishing my pre-reqs at Richland community college in Dallas, TX for entry into Nursing school for my BSN. As of now, I have about 78 credit hours (was an Art major before) so I'm just now knocking out all of the Science courses. This Spring semester I'm taking Bio II and Math, and in the Summer plan on taking A&P I and II. This leaves out Chem I & II, Organic Chem, Microbiology, Biochemistry(?) and possibly a Nutrition class (all required for Nursing school entrance at UTA.) Another thing is I'm still a California resident (until June - moved back to TX to finish the prereqs) and I found out that SFSU does not consider out of state applicants for their Nursing program. That was where I had wanted to go to Nursing school. So my options are: 1) UT Arlington for my BSN - after I complete the pre-reqs at the community college, which should be at the end of Spring 2011. 2) Brookhaven Community College for my ADN - which would mean all of the general courses I've completed in the past that could have been used towards a BSN are now rendered useless. However, if accepted, I could begin Spring 2011. My long-term goal is to work in Oncology and also as a Flight Nurse and I'm not sure if you can achieve this with an ADN. I would also like the option of pursuing my Master's later on to become a NP. But at my age, 26 (soon to be 27) I am starting to feel like a loser because I haven't completed anything academically. Would love to hear your advice if you have any for me. Thank you.

Hello to everyone, This is my first post at allnurses. I made a switch to Nursing earlier this year and am now taking the required Science courses. I'm 26 and have been out of school for the past three so this semester was quite a load and in retrospect, should have probably only taken Biology. There are a few more weeks and I found out I will most likely be making a C. My current GPA is a 3.1 with about 70 credit hrs. I'm worried this C will bring that below 3. My question is, should I retake this Biology class or move on to the next and just try harder next time? It took until after my second exam to realize what study techniques are working. At first I tried to cram it all into the last week studying for hours at a time. That only caused stress. Now I see that studying a little bit every day or every other day is helping me retain the information. I still have Biology II, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, A&P I and II, College Algebra to take but I'm not sure these will bring me up to that 3.5 or higher. Have any of you made a C in any of your science courses? If so, what did you do? Thanks.