35 years old with 3 kids and thinking about nursing

dkmamato3 · Jun 11, 2012

upper 30's and three kids ... still doing pre-reqs and hope to start nursing school next fall.

I was accepted to an accelerated program in the Midwest for August, but we relocated and I had to stop my pre-reqs and say no to the spot :-( ... but that's ok - all things happen for a reason. The school I want to apply to know have a few more pre-reqs for me to complete than the one I was already accepted too so I have a bit extra work.

I am just finishing microbiology and will start my A&P classes in fall.

It is never to late!!

ryanalice · Jun 11, 2012

Hi, I am 34 with a 13 year old and an 11 year old and taking prerequisites and applying to programs now. Also I am a single mom. It is hard work and I am nervous too! So far I am doing well in my classes but I am nervous about keeping up with this pace. Plus, money, bills, having enough time for my kids! I am really happy I made the decision though. The time goes by fast. Two, three, four years may seem like a lot but I bet it will go by fast and we'll be really happy with what we accomplished.

longhornmom3267 · Jun 11, 2012

I am 22 yrs old with a daughter and I have always gone back to the thought of nursing. I just have a want to help people. I loved biology I school but chemistry was tough for me. I think we can do it if we really push ourselves and stay positive... My mother of age 47 still thinks about nursing as she began but didn't finish due to family issues. I feel I won't know unless I try. Age is just a number Hun you can do it! Stay positive and keep focused on the outcome your family would be very proud I'm sure :)

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Katie71275 · Jun 12, 2012

Didn't read all the responses, but I am almost a year into nursing school(grad May 2013) and have 4 kids. Im a second career student. It is completely doable. It requires organization, but you can do it!

Bobella · Jun 12, 2012

I am 44....yes 44 going on 13...?and I have 2 children aged 8 and 11. My hubby is always concerned about money, so he is not fully open to the idea of me going back to school. I've worked full time in the health care industry for approximately 12 years and LOVE IT!

Why fix what ain't broke you ask? Well, it's the simple yet complex fact that I want more for myself. Knowledge is such a precious gift, so why not increase it.

Why the realization now and not 20 years ago? Who knows, and I'm not going to strain my brain over it anymore. I really believe everything happens for a reason, and it has it's time and place.

Now the question I pose to you all is this. Is it selfish of me to leave a job that I love only to make myself feel more self worthy? ( and well, the money isn't that great) I know money isn't everything, but we all need it to some extent.

I've thought about nursing off and on for years, and even started my BN when in my mid-twenties. Is there truth to the saying " better late than never "?

Ok, now I'm just rambling. I have to get up for work in 6 hours.......nah, maybe just a game of scrabble before hitting the hay?.

Good luck to everyone in their future endeavor s.

lvnreadyforrn · Jun 12, 2012

I am a 34 yr old mother of 3. Im hopefully starting this August. Im scared to death! I dropped out in 9th grade, married their father and became a housewife. But after 2 divorces later and a few dead end jobs, I decided to take the plunge! My kids deserve a better life than what I have given them. I know its gonna be hard, and I will wanna give up but I have to keep in my mind and my heart that this is for them and for me.
I wanna say good luck and don't ever give up!

I totally understand what your going thru. I am a single mother of a 3 yr old and no family around for support. I have finished most of my prereqs, except 2, and sometimes I want to give up because it is just so hard but then I look at my little one and I just keep on going!!! If I can do it, anyone can!!! Just gotta keep pushin!!!! I know it'll pay off in the end!