What are you sacrificing to go nursing school?

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Specializes in Looking for a career in NICU.

I'm selling my house, all of my furniture, quit my job, moving out of a state where I have lived for 11 years, and moving as an adult with a baby back in with my Dad who is my sole supporter.

I've been making notes of all of the nuttiness in my journal for my daughter...so she can know when she gets older that I did it all for her :)

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Just time and money...I just wanted to reply to you that you are doing wonderful things. You should be so proud. What a great role model of hard work you will be for your daughter :)

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I'm selling my house, all of my furniture, quit my job, moving out of a state where I have lived for 11 years, and moving as an adult with a baby back in with my Dad who is my sole supporter.

I've been making notes of all of the nuttiness in my journal for my daughter...so she can know when she gets older that I did it all for her :)

Holy Cr@p!! You go girl!!! :yeah: :bowingpur

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Specializes in Med/Surg <1; Epic Certified <1.

Congrats...tough decisions, hopefully positive outcomes!

Please keep in mind (and take this positively, please), that you're also doing this for YOU....I'm sure you didn't mean to sound somewhat martyr-ish, but your child also needs to know how important it is that you're doing something that will make you happy and fulfilled in the long run, as well as providing a living for the both of you!! :)

And my sacrifice is an economical one as I left a very well-paying job that allowed me to do things financially for my kids that my husband won't or can't necessarily do....that was a tough decision to make...but at 50, I too, will need to be able to provide for myself in to my old age!!!

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

I sacrificed time and money as well. My family also sacrificed things and time with Mom. There have been times in this journey that I seriously questioned the rationality of the decision to leave a well paid job to follow this dream. But here we are at the end of the 1st stage of the journey, and the worst is behind us. Hindsight tells us it was a wise choice, just at the time it wasn't so easy to see the payoff. Our daughter is 6, she is really proud of her Mom, and I hope that the struggles we made to get here is something she doesn't recall as much.

BSN2B...you are doing great things for your family! There will be times you wonder just why you are doing it. Just remember, it is YOUR gratification in what you do that makes it all worthwhile. Congrats!!! You will not regret this.

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Specializes in NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC.

I was living in southern California at the time I was accepted to nursing school. I left behind my significant other, my job (although not some great-paying one by any means), my apartment, and everything else I knew about my life at the time in order to come back to St. Louis, live with my parents, and attend nursing school. I'll say this, for those first few months I was so dang depressed and just swimming in the work that I couldn't help but think "what in the world have I gotten myself into?" Thankfully, I stuck with it and I'm graduating next Saturday!:roll

It goes by fast, people. And I think we'll all find it's well worth any sacrifice (or at least I'm hoping so)! Hang in there!

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I'm selling my house, all of my furniture, quit my job, moving out of a state where I have lived for 11 years, and moving as an adult with a baby back in with my Dad who is my sole supporter.

I've been making notes of all of the nuttiness in my journal for my daughter...so she can know when she gets older that I did it all for her :)

Right now I sacrifice a perfectly clean house and perfectly groomed yard with beautiful flowers planted etc, the neighbors are worried.... our house may turn into a slum house and drag their property value down ;) ....I don't have too much time to volunteer at my son's school, however, I managed to bake cookies for the PTA bake sale last month. I wished I had more time for Boy Scout stuff, I would like to take leadership courses and perfect my skills in archery and continue my lessons which I interrupted at the beginning of the semester. I also had to miss the opportunity to chaparone at my son's last field trip. I don't get to hang out with friends as much and my gym sessions aren't as satisfying. I know it is nothing compare to your sacrifice, mine are just piddely things but I understand sacrifice and have done much in the past when I was a single parent with my first son what seems "eons" ago. I'd also like to have more time for sewing class and spend more time crocheting and knitting.....it will all come back though. this is only temporary and NO our house will not turn into a slum house, it's just not as pretty as usual :lol2: My school has priority right now.

You are trying to better your life and you deserve lots of respect. Things are only things...you can get everything back later and some more! Good luck to you.

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Specializes in Looking for a career in NICU.
Just time and money...I just wanted to reply to you that you are doing wonderful things. You should be so proud. What a great role model of hard work you will be for your daughter :)

Ok, you and NP wannabe are going to make me cry!

I just figured I wasn't alone, and wanted to start a thread to give others the opportunity to tell their stories :)

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I have one semester left! hhhmmm, let me reflect...

1) no wrinkles or grey hairs 3 yrs. ago, but now STRESS is marching across my face & i've started to highlight my hair to hide the grey's!:eek:

2) not much time for family or friends, so i have lost some (friends) along the way. my husband has threatened divorce a few times, if he didn't get "some" attention!:mad:

3) my once firm butt is gone, now replaced w/ a coach potato butt from all the studying.:chuckle

4) my sanity, at times.:uhoh3:

5) and of course, time & money!

I guess nothing alittle botox, haircolor, marriage counseling, & loans can't fix!:lol2:

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Specializes in ICU, Informatics.

You are not alone! I have decided to sacrifice a high paying management job with a reputable company and good benefits. Many people think I am crazy to do that, especially my in-laws. I have thought long and hard with making this decision (over the past four years). I have sold my home in Virginia. My husband and I have delayed having children until I am done with school (will take about three years to complete BSN/MSN).

Overall, I believe it is worth it. I have to admit it is scary to take such a risk because one do not know what will happen in the future. However, I know I am making the right career move and believe things will work out in the end. My husband has been a great support and appreciate what he has done and will do in order to support my new career goals.

Best wishes to everyone in their journey!

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I have chosen to remain single and stay out any kind of relationship until I finish the nursing program. :twocents:

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I have to put my kids in daycare, so I guess i'm sacrificing my time with them. But it's just for 16 months, so hopefully they won't hate me too much!

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