Chrissy82

Well I can only speak for me..but I'd like to make sure I don't have a kid that's completely neglected because i'm racing around like a chicken with my head cut off working and going to school. And also that I can provide for that child. People worry because it's a subject that's very close to their heart. I'm glad you didn't have trouble figuring all that out, it's not that simple for all of us. :)

Good for you! I've been really struggling..but i'm continuing to pray for an answer. Just keep your eye on the prize and you'll reach your goals. :)

I know while I was doing my pre-requisites I had 12 credits a semester..and worked full time I was going right from work to school studying on my breaks and lunch and every spare second..I feel like I lived and breathed school..it seems like once you enter your program it would be even tougher!

I also had an associates degree in business, a lot of the classes I had taken went towards my pre-requisites to apply the the ADN program. I checked out the BSN programs, because I definitely want to further my education beyond RN From what I saw it seems like it could be faster or maybe easier to get the RN, then take on your RN - BSN those programs don't appear to be as strenuous for those already working in the field. I think ADNS are good for people in our position to start off on, so that you can get through the program get your RN and start earning some money, and get experience in the field while you are continuing on in school.

I'm convinced money is the root of all evil..every which way I try to crunch the numbers..I still don't know how we are going to make it through 2 years of me going to school like that, but i'm so determined to reach my goals I just keep pressing forward. I know it's going to be tough I'm used to carrying 12 credits and having class even up to five days a week on top of working full time..They suggest not working more than 15 hours a week once you begin your progam..I don't see how people can make it through..I'm praying for money to rain from the sky! So I guess I know the answer to my question..I just don't like it..I never was very good at waiting, but babies require both time and money both of which I won't have a lot to spare.

One suggestion I have is that if you want to see what types of jobs/schedules are out there for nursing, look on the internet. I know our local hospitals here in Michigan have their own websites with job postings for all the different positions..I occassionally peruse for something I might be qualified to do while i'm going to school. It looks like there are a lot of different options out there as far as part time, full time, days, nights and all of that. I don't think it would be a problem finding a part time position. I really think we are in the same boat. It's so hard to make these decisions...I've been asking anyone who will listen what their take on the situation is..mostly I get "you're young finish school, then start your family" That is hard to digest..after 3 years of marriage I'm just ready for a baby now..I'd like to have at least two and by the time i'm out of school i'll be 27 ..it just seems so far away to get started on a family. I just don't want to jeopardize my education or my chances for succeeding..I also think about being a new mom..I'm looking so very forward to it..I think it might be upset the lack of time that I can only imagine I would have going to nursing school and trying to work some to contribute to our family income.

It really is tough, it seems a lot of people are in the same situation. Nobody can make the decision for you, but it is nice to hear input from different perspectives. I think it makes it tougher now that birth control is so effective that you basically are left with this mental war trying to plan the perfect time to start a family..I'm not sure there is ever a perfect time..life is hard, and can change with no notice..It's hard to knowingly put yourself in a position for such struggle, when you know that you are embarking on a demanding program~ physically, mentally, monitarily..especially when you know that time to enjoy a first child is precious..i'm not sure that's something nursing students who also have to work have a lot of.

Associate Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Question..think about how hard it was for you during school with the kids..were you working at all at that time?

I am young..but when you think about it I will be 27 when I finish school~ I'd like to have at least 2 if not 3 kids..so I feel like to start at 27..is kind of pressing the clock..I know people have babies into their fourties..but that is just not for me. Exactly what i'm thinking..baby + school + work= disaster? I know I will have to work..at least some and I think that's what really scares me. I am talented at multi-tasking..but is that just asking for a meltdown? Education is of utmost importance, I don't want to put off school and beginning my career. I've looked into other programs and they really just don't interest me..nursing is my goal anything else would just be a detour..I already regret the time I spent earning my associates in business administration..had it not been for that..I would probly already have my RN or at least be close to finishing. Now I feel like i'm in a time trap.

~ I guess, the question is not whether it's possible..I know people do it all the time, usually not on purpose is the general feeling I get..everyone says wait..that I'm young (i'm 23) but I am just really ready to start a family..it's hard to think about not even getting started for another 3+ years. I think it would be different if I knew that I wouldn't have to worry about money when I start my program..I've counted the hours..classes plus clinicals 40+ hours a week not to mention the studying..and to think about having to keep some kind of job also during that time to help pay the bills..doesn't leave me with warm fuzzies when I think about having a baby..I guess I just want to be able to enjoy it not have to rush through barely being there..I'm afraid that the baby would be short changed..my mind would be somewhere else.

Hello, I am looking for some advice.. I did not make it into the ADN program for next year and I am waiting to be admitted to my nursing program in fall 2006..I have completed all my pre-requisite courses and I have locked in my admission. My husband have been married 3 years and were planning to wait until I finished nursing school to have our first child, but now with this entire next year free...I am having conflicting thoughts about which would be better...getting pregnant now while i'm waiting and having a few months to adjust before I go back to school...or waiting another agonizing 3 years to start our family. If I wait i'm wondering if it might be harder to go through a first pregnancy and adjust to a new baby when i'm just starting my career? I'm just afraid of struggling, I know that school will be demanding..and I don't want to miss out on those precious moments, but is it doable..and is this a choice someone should knowingly make? Please help