ToJayRobin

I also start the Nursing program in September with my 1 year old daughter . I recently took a Pharmacology class and did not make the mark to pass (77% and need a 80% to pass). It is very tough and time management is super important. I'm already getting organized and planning so I can make it these next two years. My family is also getting prepared to take care of my daughter when my husband is at work. I understand now that I won't be in my daughter life much as I'd like to but 2 years should go by fast. I understand your concern withage but I'm sure you will be fine as along as you are healthy. Talk it over with your doctor.I suggest your last year of school to be a great time to get pregnant. Then you know you can commit the time to your newborn and not miss a beat because school will take you away. My husband and I plan to try for more children then. Good luck to you.

All of your comments have truly left me encouraged. I want this badly. My whole life I have been working towards this goal. I became a Nurse Assistant in high school just to get a head start on the medical field. Thank you all for your stories and words of wisdom. I'm getting started on adjusting our schedule. My husband is going to take on more roles at home. My mother, sisters, and brother are all ready to help us out a great deal. I'm going to do this! Thank you all. I'm so excited to go forward on this journey. Before I know it, I'll be an RN and ready for my next task. If anyone has any more organization tips, Im all ears! Thank you.

Thank you for your tough love. I truly needed it. I have to toughen up and get to work. No it is not my child's fault. She didn't ask for this to be happening right now. I do not think other neglect their children. I certainly hope they don't. I just want some idea or way to balance being a nursing student and being a mom teaching ABCs shapes and colors.

Thank you so much. I'm going keep trying harder then ever.

Thank you so much I think because I did come so close it hurt me the most. I thought to myself All that hardwork to fail?

Thank you sounds like great ideas and congrats to you

Which nursing student can we get to change a light bulb?

I am a 23 year old stay at home mom with a 1 year old. I recently got accepted to the Nursing program at my local community college and failed my 7 week Pharmacology class with a 77.1%. I needed to get at least 80% to pass. I get one retake this fall with a foundations class, clinicals, and labs. I wonder should I just quit while I'm ahead. It was very hard to figure out time management with my daughter studying and stress. My teacher told me to ask myself if now is the right time but later could be harder as well. I have cried and cried over this for the past two days. My husband says he supports whatever I chose to do. I just feel like I have failed in life because of this. I feel like maybe I'm not smart enough or I don't have what it takes. I'm not strong enough. I just want a great career that allows me to help others (I really want to work with Neonates or Labor and Delivery) and provide for my family. But I also want to be a good mom to my daughter and not neglect her. What should I do? Are there any Nurses that went through Nursing school with children? How did you do it? How did you manage your time? I don't want to quit but I'm starting to think maybe I have to.