cmwallin

I am 34 as well and I also have a degree in Communications! I have a 2-yr-old. Nursing has been on my mind for years. I finally decided to start by taking one of the prereqs last quarter, phys. of human dev'p. Chemistry is next. My daughter is in the daycare/preschool at the community college I attend a few hours a day. I think if you can wait at least 6 months to a year to start school, you should. The first few months with a baby are so intense. Then, if you decide to go to school, take it slow. There's no hurry unless you absolutely need to bring home $$. Money is very tight for us and we are having to reduce our spending. NO MORE LATTES! I sort of look at it as an investment for the future. From what I hear/read, nursing provides a good salary. You asked for advice. Take it from a mom with a 2-yr-old.. take it slow. Raising children is a lot of work. (good work, but a lot of it) :) I would either wait until after nursing school to have a second and know that your children's ages will be far apart, or have a second baby relatively soon and just do a class here and there, taking it very slow. Look at the big picture and try not to be in a hurry. Enjoy your baby and best wishes on your birth!

I am new to "allnurses" and this is my first posting. I am hoping to apply for a RN or LPN program in a couple of years. After being out of college for 12 years I am a bit intimidated. I start Chem 121 this quarter fall 2005. I have no clue what a "sticky" is but it looks like people want one. I would love to stay in contact with people doing chem. I am also trying to raise a 2-year-old while attending college. Call me crazy! I took Psychology of human dev'p last quarter and loved it!