AndreaS

Hello- I can tell you from personal experience that what you want to accomplish is very very hard!...while in my BSN program I worked 30+ hours per week, studied, went to classes and clinicals. I dont have kids so I didnt have that added stressor. My advice is that you may need to find another job or rearrange your schedule, thats what I had to do and a I worked for a major corporation which was challenging but I did it. When you complete your CNA then you can find jobs with different schedules in hospitals, SNFs, etc. Also you have to commit to making your school your priority and your job second to that and then push and fight for it to work for you. The biggest thing that you need to do right from the get go is prioritize and time management. As far as paying the bills, I resisted this for so long but finally gave in, get the student loans. I am going to be brutally honest with you here....but this goal that you are setting out to accomplish is for you and your future, your BF may help you out right now but make it work on your own, its your goal and you need to take full responsibility for it, you will be so proud of yourself when you do it. Again, not to fool yourself it will be hard and there will be days that you tell yourself that you cant do it anymore, but you get up the next day and do it all over again. I too didnt have any sort of family support to rely so I understand that too. As far as your sister goes, she's gotta grow up at some time and being on her own and being self sufficient is not a bad thing. Possibly look into after school programs as well. Your education is so important and will take you further in life so dont pass it up, you dont want any regrets. Good Luck!!!