Somebody HELP ME..Please!!!!!!!!

moongirl · May 6, 2007

i did it. with 3 kids, and a 2 hour commute one way to class and clinicals, and struggled with math in high school as well. Found a great college math instructor who finally made it all make sense. Dosage calcs are pretty easy once you get the hang of it

yuyu75 · May 6, 2007

Oh my goodness...THANK YOU THANKYOU THANK YOU!! I have been struggling with deciding if I should go back to school or not for 2 years. I have read all the lpn/rn websites I could, checked all job postings and career websites (just to see what is out there) read books, taken online nurseing tests, EVERYTHING to prepare me and help me make a decision if i could do it, and none of them have persuaded me like ALL OF YOU!!! What a blessing this website has been. everyone who has posted a response, thank you from the bottom of my heart....I will do this. Thanks so much for the encouragement. In 2 years I haven't gotten the encouragement that I have gotten in the 2 minutes I have been on this website. Thank you again and again, you all are such an inspiration to me.

linda

GingerSue · May 6, 2007

when I had to take Math at university, I decided to keep at the material every day, do all the review questions, double check my answers, and I succeeded to get the highest mark in the class by the end of the course - so my recommendation is to - do all the homework, all the review questions, and work at it every day.

And go in with the aim to do well, to reach an A.

KellieNurse06 · May 6, 2007

yuyu...I have a suggestion I just thought of ...lol...sorry! Go get a dosage & calculation or med math book from a bookstore...or your library if money is a problem .......there are also plenty of websites with math you will use for nursing......It really is easy once you get the general skills down & figure out the way to solve the problems........I am horrendous at math & I got a 100% on my math test in nursing school......you'll probably get one each semester .....most schools do that. It isn't as terrifying as you may think. And a big plus is you'll make some great lifelong friends during nursing school!Good Luck again!

Home Health Columnist / Guide · May 6, 2007

our nursing student forums have tons of info to help you succeed.

good luck and start checking out programs in your area.

Halinja, BSN, RN · May 6, 2007

So many have already answered, this may be redundant. I got a C in Algebra and biology in high school. Then I got an A in every science and math class I took in college, compared to my C's in high school.

But you know, there's a huge difference between high school and college. In college you know exactly why you are there, and what the stakes are. And out there living, you have learned more math than you ever did sitting in a class room. You can do ANYTHING you set your heart on.

TrudyRN · May 6, 2007

Don't let others talk you out of something you seem to strongly desire. No, it won't be easy, yes, you will need help with the kids and you should be realistic about that. Line up family or friends or employees to take care of the kids and maybe help with cooking and cleaning.

I don't know if LPN would be better or not but I hope you will totally, thoroughly explore your options before starting anything.

You might need tutoring in the math or science classes, as I did. No shame, I just did what I had to do to pass. Yes, you do use the information after graduation.

Lots and lots of other people have worked full time, raised families, and gone to school full time, so I guess if they can do it, so can you, unless you have some academic or other weakness that you haven't mentioned. The main issues are to thoroughly explore the matter and to not let anyone talk you out of your dream. I wish you well.

RN1121 · May 6, 2007

Hi Yuyu!

Go for it!!! I had 2 of my children while I was in nursing school full time. There was a small day care at the college I attended, which turned out to be my saving grace. I think I would have sold myself short if I didn't pursue nursing. It is surely my calling, and I am so glad I bit the bullet and just did it! The pay-off has been tremendous; very rewarding.

Would you regret not trying it?

Yes, nursing school is a challenge, if it were easy anybody could do it. Part of the reward is just knowing that you followed your dreams and worked hard to get there.

GOOD LUCK to you!!!

UofUNewGrad · May 6, 2007

I just graduated from Nursing School with my BSN on Friday. I am 45 years old with 3 children and it took me four years of full time study with at least 15 credits every semester. I won't tell you that it is easy, because its not. But it can be done and you sound like you have the determination to do it. I was worried that I would not be able to keep up with all of the "kids" I was going to school with, but I did quite well. I loved it and can't wait to get started in the world of Nursing. I agree with what someone else said. Don't let anyone tell you you can't do it. Let your family know how important this is to you and enlist their help. I used to do my homework at the same time as my children so I could help them with theirs! Expect to have a lot of stress and that you will have to pick priorities and let everything else go for the time being. Good luck!

futurecnm · May 6, 2007

I am 33 yr old with 2 kids and am finishing up my first year of a 2 yr AD program. It can be done with kids, I'd say over 50% of my class have kids and are married and over that % are working while going to school. You just have to have the desire and drive to do it. I took pre-reqs one at a time so I could focus on just one class. I do not have a problem with math or science so I don't have any good advice for you there but I know many people who did just fine even if math wasn't their strong point.

VRN-RN · May 7, 2007

You can do what ever your heart desires as long as you know you will work hard to achieve it. I know this may sound like a cliche but don't let anything or anyone stop you from doing what you want. People will say what they want but don't let that guide your life. A few years back, i thought i was too stupid to pursue to become a nurse. But that is not the case. I have a 3.4 GPA at Drexel. Math in nursing is med calculations, the dosage etc to give a pt. I was bad at math too at one time but on my med calc tests i got 100 and 93. I studied and got what i deserved. Bottom line is dont let people discourage you. I have empathy for you. That is what the nursing profession is to empathize with a person. Go for it!

Hi! I am new here and hopefully can get some answers to my questions! Please be as honest as you can, that is why I am here. I am a 32 year old stay at home mom of 2 kids, ages 3 and 7. My DREAM is to go back to school for nursing, to be a mental health nurse to be exact. The problem is, I don't know if i am smart enough. I don't want any sympathy, that is just how I feel. In high school i was really bad in math and sciences. I graduated in 1993 from High school, then went on for my Associates degree which i got in 1995. After being a stay at home mom for 7 years, I really want to go back to school, for nursing. I have developed quite an interest in the mental health field. i would love to work with adolescents with substance abuse, eating disorders, depression etc. My community college offers the rn program for 2 years and i would recieve my associates in nursing. Since I already have my Associates degree, I would just have to take my CNA class, and some math and sciences. EVERYONE tells me that I am getting in over my head. That with 2 kids it will be so hard to do the nursing program. They say it is really intense and hard and time consuming. Do you think I can do it with 2 kids? Honestly? Also, is the math and science classes really hard? Do you use a lot of math and science once you become a nurse? How hard is it to be a nurse? I have to tell you, this is something I really want to do I just need some encouragement. Please, if there are any nurses out there that can shed some light, i would really appreciate it! I may not be good in math and science, but i could study real hard and learn it, i have to tell you i love people and i am very kind and compassionate and caring. I treat everyone like they are my mom, or dad and that can't be learned.
Do you think it is better to go for 1 year, become an LPN, work as an LPN to get some experinece then go back for RN?
Thanks for your time everyone, and hope to hear some responses!!

JHRN2BE · May 7, 2007

yuyu75,

I just finished the ADN RN program last week and I have 2 kids (11 and 6). I am married, too. It has been my dream and I went for it after waiting 18 years. You can do this! I say go for it! Check with your local ADN program and see what the hours involve. In our program we went 3 days a week - not bad!!!!

Best of luck to you!!!

JH