Nurse2bAlissa

I also like the idea that I could stop and get my LPN if it was too much, and continue later on (or not! Maybe I'd be happy with LPN?) or I could continue on to get my BSN online later - (I've already spoken with a nursing advisor at UWGB's BSN at Home program. I'd only need 10 online nursing courses to complete my BSN since I have my undergrad.

Thank you for your input! Here is my schedule...I have tried to space out classes so it wouldn't be too intense for too long! I'd love your thoughts on it! Nursing Track Briar in preschool, Tues. and Th. morning *all courses in Bonduel, Shawano or online Fall 2016 General Chemistry in Bonduel (Mon., Wed. 5-8 p.m.) Spring 2017 Developmental Psych (Mon. 1-4 p.m. or online) Summer 2017 CNA Summer (MWF 3-9 p.m. mid-July to mid-Aug.) Briar in 4K mornings *all courses in Shawano Fall 2017 Intro to Biochemistry (Wed. 1:30-4:20 p.m., Fri. 12:30-2:20 p.m.) (Danielle watches Briar?) BLS Heart Saver for Healthcare Providers (one night) *Complete all health forms, background checks, update checklist for Spring 2019 program. Spring 2018 General Anatomy and Physiology, (Mon. and Wed. 12:30-3 p.m.) Summer 2018 (If accepted into program for spring 2018, take a nursing course in Shawano or online) Briar in Full-Day 5K *all courses in Shawano Fall 2018 Microbiology (Tues., 9 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. and Thurs., 2:30-4:20 p.m.) Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (Tuesday, 4:30-9:30 p.m.) Spring 2019 Nursing Fundamentals (online) Nursing Skills (Tues. 8:30-11:20 a.m.) Nursing Intro to Clinical Practice (Th. and Fri. - 6 hours, day or evening, second half semester only) (Is this one day or two? In Shawano?) Summer 2019 Nursing Pharmacology (online) Briar in First Grade Fall 2019 *all courses in Shawano Nursing Health Alterations (Mon. and Wed. 8:30-11:20 a.m. or online) Nursing Health Promotion (Tues. 5:30-8:20 p.m. or online) Nursing Clinical Care Across Lifespan (Th/Fri 6:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.) (first half of semester in Green Bay)(Is this both mornings? Or just one?) Nursing Intro to Clinical Care Mgmt (Th/Fri 6:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.) (second half of semester in Shawano) ****************** Could Stop Here and Take NCLEX – LPN*********************** J-Session Spring 2020 (Jan. 9-27) *all courses in Green Bay or online Nursing Advanced Skills (M,W,F 10:30-12:20) Spring 2020 Nursing Complex Health Alt. 1 (online) Nursing Mental Health Common Concepts (online) Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice (Tues/Wed 6 hours, day or evening, 11 weeks) (both or one?) Summer 2020 (Could see if you could take an online course if available/desired.) Briar in Second Grade Fall 2020 *all courses in Green Bay or online Nursing Complex Health Alt 2 (online) (or Wed. 8:30-11:20 a.m.) Nursing Management and Professional Concepts (online) (or Wed. 11:30-1:20 p.m.) Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice (Thursday 8 hours, Friday 8 hours - first 7 weeks only) Spring 2021 *could be Shawano or Green Bay Clinical Transition - 90 hours with preceptor ***************************GRADUATE/Take NCLEX**************************

Hi there, this is my first post and sorry, it's going to be a long one. LOL. I'm a 35 year old mom of three kids, ages (just turned) 4, 7 and almost 10. I have my undergrad degree from ASU in Journalism and I worked for about 5 years as an editor (healthcare mag) and copywriter (US Airways) before my first son was born in 2006. I've been fortunate to get a lot of freelance work as a writer/editor for healthcare publications since then. I make around $35-45K a year doing this. That said, I'm looking ahead to when all my kids are in school full-time (it's about 2 years from now, my daughter is doing 3 y/o preschool this year, 4K next and full day 5K after that). While working from home has been great, I'm always living in fear that my work will dry up (95 percent is from one client, from one company). The only other thing I have ever envisioned myself doing is being a lactation consultant (I worked at a breastfeeding resource center for a couple years) and/or postpartum nurse. I think those women do such a special job and for many reasons feel I would love doing this. I recently began seriously looking into programs that could get me there. At first I looked at online accel options for second-degree students, but they are a lot of money and require you to quit your job, which we couldn't afford for me to do. I'm now considering attending my local community college, which has an RN program. The majority of the classes are either in my small town (literally, I could walk to class) at my local hospital or online, until you get to your last two semesters (some clinicals are about 40 minutes away). In total, it would cost me about $11K and take me 5 years. Yes, 5. This is in part because I am only taking classes when my kids are at school or my husband is home to watch them. I've literally been thinking about this day and night for weeks now. Can I manage this with my kids and my writing work...for five years? (I don't want to give up my writing work - if it's still available, I'd like to write and nurse part-time while my kids are young). I am completely stressed about this. I know I'm smart - 29 ACT and 3.5 cum. GPA - but I still have a ton of anxiety about the science pre-reqs. I don't want to take even one class and spend the money if I'm not going to see this through. Also, as much as I can see myself in this role to some extent, I have been home, with babies for 10 years. It's hard to see myself doing anything else! I don't really know what question I have, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on anything I've posted here and any insight you can provide. I'd also love to post my schedule so you guys can tell me if you think it's reasonable! Thank you in advance! This forum has been so helpful!