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I do... but although they are great don't get me wrong, they have alot of concern when watching my son and during those "unstable" times they are more afraid to watch him... which of course happen alot. I can totally understand where they are coming from, no one can handle him like mommy can and I do just fine. But of course it makes it rough when trying to work on a new career- especially when I may get called upon or may be emergency situations. Sometimes we have a hospital visit every year (inpatient) so.. I need flexibility which is why I've been doing website design work from home. The pay honestly is quite the same, and flexible, but no benefits or other things that come with a typical job. I've always had that passion for a nursing career but it may seem like my passion needs to be altered.. or delayed for quite some time.

What you say certainly makes sense. I think I just need to read what others are saying to help myself clarify my own thoughts as well. I can totally understand how some mornings go or afternoons and how a days work may possible go.. and all that stress from each. And.. being one person. I don't have many fullbacks family is few and no one really can "watch" my son as they are afraid to handle him which makes it tough. I have been doing web-site design and development from home and its worked out well.. I am thinking this may just be my best option for life/future.

I'm a single mom, with 2 kids. I have a 26 month old in daycare, max 10 hours a day Mon-Fri. I have a son who's in school BUT special needs with autism, bipolar and epilepsy. The brunt of the issues is the bipolar whether manic side or depressant. At times I get calls in the day, may have to pick him up in times of crises as well as be home for him when he arrives at 3pm. So.. I really need to be home when he gets the bus at 7:40 in the morning as well as 3pm when he gets off. Another issue is when schools are out, whether winter break, spring break, as well as summer - mind you he does go to school over the summer as well but has 2 weeks off in June and then 3 weeks in August. He is in the 8th grade this year. Are there any nursing jobs that can meet those hours, full time or part time. I don't know what the future holds or how he will be as time goes on, but I am currently taking pre-req and second guessing if I should continue in this career. Any advice would be great.