Should I apply to nursing school for next fall..or wait?

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I've been debating it. I was about to apply to the local community college bridge program but I'm pregnant. I knew it wouldn't be an easy pregnancy because I have epilepsy - and it hasn't. I've been to the ER 3 times & sick constantly. My first trimester was miserable, I was sick & vomiting every day. I was working full time & had to resign due to my pregnancy. I REALLY want to bridge & get my RN but I also don't want to get a job & have to quit because I'm pregnant again.

I was going to apply for the fall 2015 program but when I graduate we would start trying for our second. I don't want to get my license & then not use it for a year or more. I don't want to have to explain why I didn't work for so long & make it seem like I'm always sick. So I guess I have to delay school some more.

So what should I do? Put off school some more or apply for the 2015 fall program? I'm so torn & just want to do what's best.

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Specializes in Med/surg, Tele, educator, FNP.

Nursing school is stressful, I would wait. For the sake of you and your baby's health I would wait and settle in as a mom. I was pregnant during LVN school way back when and it was very hard to do. Good luck!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I wouldn't be pregnant during nursing school but I know I would have to delay getting a job. Life is never easy.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

((HUGS)) no it isn't....I would ask your OB/GYN.

Each pregnancy is different. I had gestational diabetes with both my children my second was my problem child. My mother swore I was going to have the baby through my mouth I threw up so much.

But as my OB/Gyn reminded all the time..... I was of "advanced maternal age" when I had mine ( I used to threaten my OBN/GYN that I was going to get a cane if he said that one more time...LOL)....but I would follow your MDs advice. I had hyperemesis the entire pregnancy.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

Yeah, I could hope that my second pregnancy is easier. :p My mother had hyperemesis when she was pregnant with my brother. Thankfully my vomiting stopped after the first trimester. I have good days, followed by many bad days. I have an OB appointment this week, I'll ask him.

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I've been debating it. I was about to apply to the local community college bridge program but I'm pregnant. I knew it wouldn't be an easy pregnancy because I have epilepsy - and it hasn't. I've been to the ER 3 times & sick constantly. My first trimester was miserable, I was sick & vomiting every day. I was working full time & had to resign due to my pregnancy. I REALLY want to bridge & get my RN but I also don't want to get a job & have to quit because I'm pregnant again.

I was going to apply for the fall 2015 program but when I graduate we would start trying for our second. I don't want to get my license & then not use it for a year or more. I don't want to have to explain why I didn't work for so long & make it seem like I'm always sick. So I guess I have to delay school some more.

So what should I do? Put off school some more or apply for the 2015 fall program? I'm so torn & just want to do what's best.

I've been having the same debate. I too am pregnant and was planning on attending school. My fiance is willing to give all the support he can to help me get through this. I'll be taking classes this summer and since I'm due in September, I may take off during the fall and go back for the Spring semester to continue or at least apply after my pre-reqs are finished to see if I get accepted into the program.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I know, it's a tough call. I had been putting off bridging for so long & now that I'm ready I might have to wait longer. :( I'm so confused!

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The waiting game is so frustrating.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I decided to apply to the bridge program then start on my BSN right after. That way there's no stress of work & I'll be done with school when I start working again. :)

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Good luck with your program! And good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

Make sure you know your absence policies for your program. My professors were very strict about being on time and in class whenever required, which included a rotating schedule in first semester. One of our top students became pregnant in second semester and had to drop out.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Good luck with your program! And good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! Make sure you know your absence policies for your program. My professors were very strict about being on time and in class whenever required which included a rotating schedule in first semester. One of our top students became pregnant in second semester and had to drop out.[/quote']

Thank you!!! I will definitely read up on that, especially since I'll have a little one but thankfully I'll have A LOT of support. I'm so excited & I have even applied yet. :p

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Specializes in Critical care.

We're going through a similar debate right now. My son is one and I have always wanted my children to be close in age; however, (if all goes right) I am starting an accelerated nursing program this May and won't graduate until September 2015. So we have to wait until I'm at least halfway through my program because I don't want to be pregnant while in school. Sucks but you have to do what you have to do.

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