This summer fell apart... Now what?

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This is part rant -part question. My neice was my babysitter for me to take Chem this summer. My sister is a horses behind but I never thought she would do anything to jeopardize me going to school. Well, she got upset that I didn't have my neice home so she could clean her house and told me that I no longer have a babysitter. This means dropping Chem as I can't afford to put my three little ones in daycare.:sniff:

I was planning to apply to NS this fall but don't know if I will be able to do it with no chem under my belt. Is there still a chance? I have a 3.56gpa.

BTW, it is too late to drop with a 100% refund and I get no financial aid for the summer. After spending almost $200 on books alone..... You can see how I am more than a little hurt and angry. Thanks for any advice

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It isn't too late to apply for nursing school? I know the deadline at most schools here is in February of the year you plan to start. A lot of schools accept students during the fall, spring, or summer sessions. You could probably try to take chemistry during the fall semester and apply for nursing school then to start during the spring semester if they have dual acceptance. You could also check with your school to see if they have like a babysitting service you could utilize.

Good luck!

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I would literally beg, plead and apologize (even if you don't think you did anything wrong!) Or give a gift basket offer to clean her home or pay her money....what ever it takes. A temporary fix would be to speak to the professor and you may be able to bring your child for a couple of lectures.

Good luck and don't give up on this semester.

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Is there a husband in the picture so you can take a night class? I have 3 kids as well and I take evening or online classes. (Right now I am taking 4 online classes.) I know the sciences are hard to get in summer. I wanted to retake Micro (mine is very old and I got a C) but the times available were not working with my schedule.

I agree with other poster about kissing up to your sister. Do whatever it takes. Were you paying your niece for watching your kids? Maybe offer a raise? If the niece wants the money badly enough she may convince her mother to let her do it.

It stinks that your sister isn't very supportive right now. When I get in nursing school, my mom has offered to drive up (3 hours) to help cook and clean from time to time. Perhaps she'll come up and we'll do some marathon cooking and freeze a bunch of meals, and she will help me stay on top of the housework.

I hope you guys can figure it out.

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