I'm in the exact same boat except I'm an older student and have 6 children and a grand baby. I keep wondering the same thing. I'm a CNA now and I cannot make up my mind on which route I should go...
I'm 37 years old and have 6 kids. I'm a CNA and I'm taking my prereqs for the LVN program. The negative thing about this school is that there is a waiting list, and I kept thinking by the time I get...
I start next week at my very first hospital job on the med surg unit. I'm so excited and nervous! I'll be working NOC shift. Does anybody know the basics for a night on the med surg floor as a PCT?...
This is the question I keep asking myself also. How am I going to work while I go to Nursing school? I have to work, my husband's job is not steady and I have 6 kids to take care of. But I'm already...
I have chickened out of nursing school for a lot of years now because of fear of killing someone. Now I'm 36 years old and still trying to do it. I'm still nervous and debating on if I can do it or...
Hi, I was wondering what you guys think about doing an LVN/LPN program before doing the RN program? I am currently trying to get into the LVN program but I keep thinking of my age. My biggest dream...
I am doing it and I have 6 kids. My husband is very supportive and is pretty much Mr. Mom right now since I am also working. But I spend as much time with my kids as possible, I do feel guilty at...
Thank you so much for the article I printed it out and gonna use it. I am also going to get a voice recorder, I think that would help me out a lot. Good luck this coming up Semester!
WOW that's very inspiring. So I guess it can be done. Thank you for your response and keep up the good work. I actually like to go to school and the library to study in peace and quiet and be away...
I'm currently taking Medical Terminology, Medical Math (prereqs for LVN) and will start an English and Sociology class on the 13th. Then my CNA class starts in March in the middle of the semester. I...
Yes, thank you. I am doing this for my kids and also I love taking care of people when they are sick or hurt. I can't wait to become a Nurse and make a difference in people's lives.
Thank you everyone for the advice and replies. I think I will be able to do it. I'm going to try my hardest at least. Good luck to all of you in this upcoming semester.