want to do LPN at Upper Cape Regional Tech, how can I still be a mom (and work!)?

[ttcomom4]

I have been a CNA for 14 years and FINALLY my youngest is going to school in the fall of '12... I have been trying to find a way into an LPN program for years, but can't seem to find a way to make the numbers work! If class is 7-4 (at least) every day, then how is it possible to work? To keep our family afloat, I need to be working at least 3 shifts/week... I suppose I could do doubles on the weekend, but that leaves me NO time with the family and kids. I am certainly willing to suck it up and ,make sacrifices, but I need to be somewhat family-oriented! Overnights are out of the question, I think. I can't imagine going to class on no sleep! Any suggestions? Anyone done it?

[kaysmom2]

Most people have to sacrifice family time especially women who were probably with their children a majority of the time. How long is the LPN program? A year or so? If that's all it's not bad, even 2 years. Some people are self employed, some work at home, some work part time, some have spouses to carry the finances and some don't work at all. I think your family will be fine and will work itself out if you find a way to keep your finances together.

I think you have to ask yourself what is going to keep your family afloat, is it the long term benefits of a career move or staying around them now. Myself, I am sacrificing time with my family but in 2 years or so, it will make up financially and I will not be as stressed for not really have lived to my potential self. Everyone's lives are so different it's so hard to say I hope everything works out.

[ttcomom4]

that seems to be what everyone is saying... i just have such GUILT! ugh. guessing I have to rationalize that the year of school/missed time will be made up for in the years to come where I can work less for more?

on another note, anyone have advice on which LPN programs in MA have the best rep/ success rate? how difficult is it to get into a program? I have amazing English scores, but math, not so great! Any advice appreciated.