ZaraK

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting any type of question on this site so please bear with me.....My question is how the heck does one balance marriage, kids, and personal life with nursing? Nursing is my major ( I want to be a pediatric nurse and then get my masters for Practitioner) and I love helping people. Currently I am taking my pre-reqs to enter an ADN Nursing program at my community college. Thankfully I am taking college in stride with a solid 3.9 GPA and am very much looking forward to starting the Nursing program.....However I am engaged to be married in a year. Children are a joy to me so I plan on having many down the line but am very apprehensive because I do not want to neglect my children or husband while pursuing my career. Any tips? How do you take care of an infant, give time to your husband, and work?? I am so stressed out because I know how heavy of a workload a nurse can have. Please help me in this dilemma. Oh I am 20 years old if that helps. And if were up to me I would not marry so soon but I gave my word and my fiance is very anxious to start our new life so yeah.....Tips on handling young children and creating a healthy "family" environment will be much appreciated