Single mom and nursing student

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I am a single mother of a 2 year girl and four year old boy. Just curious to hear any testimonies of other single mothers that went through nursing school as a single mother and working. If you would like to share your stories. I already know it is going to be a challenge, but it will all be worth it in the end!

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I was a single mom when I went through my LPN program. It was tough, but I made it through, as well as getting on the Dean's list every semester.

I worked 16 hr shifts every weekend to support us. I would study and let my daughter color in my books while I did. She loved it, and I felt like we were still able to spend time together.

It's tough, but definitely possible. Good luck!!

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I'm a single mom of an 8 year and just finished my 2nd semester. Its hard but it can be done! I also work between 30 and 50 hours depending on the week. Luckily I work from home so I am able to get that done on odd hours usually when he's at school or sleeping. The key is all organization. I have a planner and plan out everything in advance.

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I will be starting the Nursing Program August 21st. I will be working full-time(I have no choice) for a steady income to provide for my kids and pay bills that will never go away. I would like to receive some encouragement and want to know if there is anyone else that will be going through nursing school as well as working full time that is a single parent. Any advice that you can give will be greatly appreciated. I do not want to fail and I do understand it will be a challenge. My kids are 2 and 4

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

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I am a single mom as well BUT I have an AMAZING family that helped me, without them I would've never made it through this journey. I truly don't know how single moms without any support do it, but I've seen it and it can be done. Women with 3-5 children and no family to lean on. Best of luck!

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Hi! I'm in the same boat. I haven't gotten my acceptance yet (I applied to OCCC and they haven't been sent out yet) but I understand the fear for sure. I have my son full time and I work full time, so it'll be tough fitting it all in but we can do it!

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I applied to OCCC last year and got denied. I applied to Rose State and got in, I will start August 21st. I was just looking over my planner trying to figure out if this is possible. I know it is, it can just be overwhelmed sometimes. Did you get into OCCC?

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My kids attend Daycare mon-fri so for me to work on the weekdends would be tuff finding a baby sitter. With them being so young they dont really understand why I am away so much. I am excited because I will be able to have a career and provide more for my babies.

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I have some family near by, its just hard bc they have a family of their own and I feel as thought I am asking for too much at times. I am sure this will work out just fine I am just having some anxiety. I will be working the minimum 32hrs a week to remain full time status at my job.

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I am just going to pray about it. We all know being a single mother we can get overwhelmed and I just want to make sure I do not over work myself, I made sure to purchase a planner. I have started filling it in and it has been a huge help.

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Hi, I did get into OCCC for the fall! Congrats on Rose! Are you doing the evening program?

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