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This is such a personal decision, and can be a very touchy subject! My answer if you NEEDED the money, would be to just put your guilt aside. That being said, I have 4 kids and we dont need two incomes right now (it would be nice). I have put off nursing school for quite a while and questioned if thats even what I wanted to do. I think putting my own desires on hold has made it that much sweeter for me:) Does that make sense? I almost want it even more than I did 6-8 yrs ago. You also have to ask yourself what you would regret more, not going to school sooner or missing out on time with your kids while they are little. Only you can answer that. Once I made the decision to just enjoy this time I have with them, I felt a huge weight lifted off. Now I am taking it slow, or or two classes at a time and when I do go they will be 8-15. There will be some activities you miss, but I am finding with my ten year olds that there are so many activities its ok to miss some here and there. Plus its only for two years.

LMAO. I know what you mean, I actually showed my husband some of the discussions because they were SO BAD. I can only imagine what it would be like in class. Using shorthand or abbreviations in a class discussion forum is really not ok.

I havent been to nursing school yet, but I have had 4 babies. The first thing that comes to mind is the complete and utter exhaustion you feel during pregnancy, even in the early months. The other thing that would freak me out is "mommy brain" not a scientific term but very REAL nonetheless. After I have a baby all I want to do is devote 110% to that new little one.....and catch up on sleep when possible. So I wouldn't recommend trying to get pregnant during school, but if it happens it happens.

In 99' with my twins they said wipe it with alcohol. In 2004 and 2007 with my other 2 they said to just keep it dry. Oddly enough the ones who we used nothing on fell off much sooner....like a whole week.

Thats good to know! By the time I actually apply to nursing school I will have transcripts from 4 different schools.....that's one of the joys of being a military spouse. I know what you mean about having to teach yourself the material, I have felt like that with a few classes. I will check on tutoring options because that would be the best bet for me and math...my enemy.

Thanks I will check out the surrounding areas. We actually have 4 kids, so we will need to rent a house. The military gives us Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and its adjusted according to the area you're stationed in. From pictures I've seen it really does look like a gorgeous area! Hopefully I will have time to enjoy the surroundings while I am in nursing school......

Thanks! Im have a strong read/writing learning style, so the classes I have been taking work really well for me. When it comes to math though, I need to see someone work out the problem:/

Thanks guys, that's good advice. I know that A&P can be taken online, but I think that I will need to take it in-class. I want to prepare myself for closed book tests......LOL. What made me wonder is a friend of mine took a bunch of classes at Phoenix Online, and her current cc would not accept them. That might be exclusive to that online school though. Anyone taken any math online? Does the teacher post video of the problems being worked out or what?

Hey I wanted to get everyones opinion on online classes. Does it show on your transcripts that the class was online? Is this frowned upon? I am taking two classes online right now (child dev and nutrition) and I love being able to go at my own pace. For obvious reasons I know that I will need to take chem, bio, A&P and math all in-class, but for now is it ok to take what I can online? I'm hoping to get into a BSN program, not sure if that makes a difference as far as what they look at. Thanks for your help:)

Really? Thats good to hear, honestly thinking about the commute really freaks me out! I looked up taking public transit and the estimate was 2 hours:eek: I dont know if we will be able to take a trip out there before I apply to schools, so talking to people who are familiar with the area is really helpful!

I would like my BSN. Doesnt it seem like community colleges are harder to get into? Or maybe its just the waiting lists....

You guys have no idea how helpful it is seeing your schedules! (or maybe you do:) They all seem to be somewhat similar, is there ever a choice as far as different class times? Or is only one time offered for the class for the semester? I dont know how some of you work and find time to study, but it is encouraging that it can be done, I have kids so I guess I should compare that to working! lol

Hi, my husband and I might be moving to Annapolis in 3 years and I really dont know the area very well. My tentative plan is to find a BSN program out there to get into but the closest ones I could find are in Baltimore about 25-30 miles away! Is that too far given traffic and all the trips to school? Is there something closer? The closest I have lived to there is Quantico, Va and the traffic was BAD. Thanks for any advice, I need it!

So whats the farthest you guys would recommend living from school? Depending on where I go I may be looking at a 30-40 minute commute and with all the time you need to go back and forth I am wondering if thats just too far. Of course I probably wont have much of a choice....

Eeek, super competitive is what I am worried about. The closest schools I could find to Annapolis were in Baltimore about 28 miles away. I am not sure if thats too far, but it would REALLY be nice to have something closer. I have lived back east twice now and the traffic was killer.

Yeah a general idea would be nice. We will probably be in Annapolis Maryland, or DC area. The only ones I could find from online searches were University of Maryland, and JHU. Obviously the latter being a bit out of my price range and not in a very good area, but I am trying to look at all my options. If anyone knows of some other good schools in the area let me know!

Mama2fiveboys- Yeah I am taking Nutrition and a psychology this semester online, its been working out well. I plan on taking 2-3 a semester also and as much online as possible. Of course chem, bio, and A&P will have to be in class. My husband is in the military and we only have a general idea of where we will be in 3 years, but I know we will be somewhere for 3 years so I plan on being ready! I am not sure how many schools offer the evening option, being away so much makes me nervous but my husband may be at a point where he will be home more. Were any of you able to find out about your schools scheduling (not your individual schedule) when you were researching schools?

Thank you SO much, seeing your schedules is very, very helpful! I know two years is short even if it is a big sacrifice. Does your program have summers off? Isitpossible, how long does your part-time program take?

Sorry my first post is probably confusing because I said "traditional" BSN program, I just meant NOT accelerated. LOL

Thanks Tokyorose! Thats really helpful to see it broken down like that. I know that BSN is a 4 yr degree, but I meant a 2 yr program. I have seen several programs that you need 60 credits (pre-reqs) to get into but they are only 2 years, 4 semesters. I guess that would equate to your junior and senior yr schedule if you are in a 4 yr program. Thanks again:)

Yes, I know a BSN is a 4 year degree. You have to have 60 credits to get into many BSN programs that are 2 years in length. Which gives you the rest of the credits you need, equaling out to 120 plus credits that a bachelors requires.

Probably 2013 for me, but what are you planning to take this year? I am meeting with an academic counselor next week to figure out what I need to take. I have to go part time because I have kids. Right now I am taking a child development and nutrition class, but this summer I am thinking about taking a chemistry or math:/ My least favorite....

Anyone? :)

I am looking at getting into a traditional BSN program, 2 years long, have to have 60 credits of pre-req's, etc. So you are basically just taking nursing classes and doing clinicals from what I understand. If you are in a program similar, tell me what your typical week is like. How many clinicals, how long, class hours, and how many days a week? I am trying to see if this will be doable for my family and how much I will be away. We homeschool our boys, so I will have to wait for my husband to be in a position to stay home more before I even think of getting into a program. Thanks, I really appreciate it!

Schools in the Maryland DC area? There is a good chance I will be moving there in about 3 years and by that time I should have everything I need to get into a BSN two year program. Either DC area or Annapolis... I have an opportunity to get into a Lactation Consultant program where I live right now, but I feel like that may leave me a little short of my goal and possibly without a job without the RN in front of it. Ideally I would like to work as a LC or possibly get into midwifery after my kids are grown. So right now I either commit to getting my 60 pre-reqs in the next 3 years or get into the LC program which takes a year (and a year out of schooling). My fear is that I work at getting all these credits and get to Maryland and I cant get into a school, my other fear is that I put time and money into this LC program and then cant get a job. I dont know which way to go! The reason it will take me that amount of time is I have kids, and my husband is in the military. I have to give myself that time to allow for unforeseen moves between now and then. Thanks for listening, and any advice!