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I have decided after doing a lot of research and talking to multiple RNs - I want to become a BSN nurse! I have not applied anywhere yet, I have narrowed down the programs to two I want to apply for and need to take 3 more prerequisites in order to apply. The nice thing is I did PSEO in high school so have a lot of gens done already.

Here is the scary part for me. I am married (no kids) and we have a house. I am the breadwinner - major. I pay 75% of our bills and it is paycheck to paycheck as it is. For me to go back to school... it's a scary thought. I don't want to work much (if at all) and I don't want to put 3 years of bills on a financial aide loan, because I will already have a huge financial aide burden from the classes alone! My only hope is down the line I can qualify for more aide/grants, since based on my last years taxes I am not eligible.

I am just so worried about this already, I know it will be worth it in the long run, but what do we do in the meantime?? Has anyone else gone through this?

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I have decided after doing a lot of research and talking to multiple RNs - I want to become a BSN nurse! I have not applied anywhere yet, I have narrowed down the programs to two I want to apply for and need to take 3 more prerequisites in order to apply. The nice thing is I did PSEO in high school so have a lot of gens done already.

Here is the scary part for me. I am married (no kids) and we have a house. I am the breadwinner - major. I pay 75% of our bills and it is paycheck to paycheck as it is. For me to go back to school... it's a scary thought. I don't want to work much (if at all) and I don't want to put 3 years of bills on a financial aide loan, because I will already have a huge financial aide burden from the classes alone! My only hope is down the line I can qualify for more aide/grants, since based on my last years taxes I am not eligible.

I am just so worried about this already, I know it will be worth it in the long run, but what do we do in the meantime?? Has anyone else gone through this?

My situation has some similarities to yours. Forgive me if this is a long story. I have no children and just bought a new home at the end of last year. I was making GREAT money in my previous job, but my company downsized 2 months after I purchased my home. I had wanted to go to nursing school but didn't see how I could pay bills, especially since I had just purchased a home. I needed a job in the meantime so I am currently working as a Mental Health Tech at a local hospital. My pay is 25% of what my previous salary was (used savings for down payment on house--so definitely living paycheck to paycheck). My current employer is more than willing to work with my school schedule. I work 12 hr nights 3-4 days/week. I have a BA, MPH, and MBA. I applied for tons of jobs but NO CALLS except for the Mental Health Tech job. At first I was disappointed that I couldn't find anything that paid more, but I quickly realized, after never hearing from any of the jobs I applied for, that this was what I was supposed to do. There are some sacrifices I have to make (entertainment expenses, eating out, etc.); but it is so worth it. So I work my shifts, PRAY, and try not to think about the bills and the difference in income. I believe that if this is what you are TRULY called to do it will all work for your good!! I pray you get the peace you need to make this decision. The sacrifice isn't forever; three years will come and go and then you can resume life as you know it!! :) Just as a :nurse:

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