Work / School ! Is it possible?

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hello!

I am a 23 (in Jan) year old single mother, to a beautiful 15 month old baby girl.

I am currently working in the medical field, for a medical group doing claims and authorizations.

I would really love to become a nurse, an LVN to be exact.

My dilemma is...I am a single mother and I MUST work FULL-TIME (8-5 mon-fri) in order for my daughter and I to survive. Is it possible to find a programs either on weekends or nights, where I can work towards my goal? Or am I kidding myself?

I can always take classes to get a degree in medical billing and coding (to HOPEFULLY progress in my current job), but I have always dreamed of being a nurse, and the salary would definitely help me!!!

Any advice will be GREATLY appreciated.

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It's definitely possible and there are night and weekend programs- it's just a matter of finding one in your area. Your state's board of nursing should have a list of accredited programs- look at ones near you and call/check their website to see what they offer. Also, consider that you might qualify for financial aid and I know my school has scholarships reserved for working mothers so look in to that too for help making ends meet while in school (or making school more affordable).

Good luck!

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Another (very good) option for you, might be to check into financial aid. Start by filling out a FASFA (Federal something something financial aid). You can do it online and it will tell you how much and what kind of financial aid you qualify for. If you get a good package (financial aid) you can get grants ( no repay), and loans that might reduce the amount you have to work to get by. No one likes to get into debt, but with grants you wouldn't be getting into debt. Even if you have to take loans, you'll be bettering your long term situation. Think about it in those terms and you'll see that this is a good investment. At any rate, you have options.

I'm not saying it's not possible to do both (work and school) but with your schedule it's going to be tough to work school in. People do it all the time though (most people going for nursing have to work some, while in school).

Good luck,

Keith

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