Hey... Just wanted to let you know that it's very admirable how you're finding time to switch careers when you're alread established with hubby and kids! But to answer your question... I work as a CNA part time (3 nights 11p-7a) in a hospital and have another job during the afternoon in a PT office when i'm not in class. I'm in my final semester of a two year accelerated prgram. It is doable! you just need to find a balance. Working at night, I have time to study and do homework sometimes since patients are (supposed to be!) asleep. I know its hard to fit everything into a day but with how competitive it is to get nursing jobs once you graduate I think if you can get into a network (even if its part time!), that will help a lot. Hope this helps a tiny bit! and good luck!