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scarlett
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Is nursing school doable with raising a toddler and having a spouse who is disabled?
Nursing has been a dream of mine for may years! But I have found the program intimidating and have been unsure how to cover tuition and cost of living expenses while being in school full time + being a mother and a wife/caregiver. Is there any advice that can be shared with me to know how I could make ends meet while juggling a rigorous academic program and home life? I need to be in a better career that helps provide for my family, so I’m determined to figure o it a way to make something work
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Adam Halfacre
Nurse
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Kansas City, Missouri
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Hey Scarlett,
First, I wanted to assure you that you can do this.
While I don’t know the particulars of your finances and how much is enough I do hope my advice is still useful for you. In addition to grants and scholarships, if you’re not working in a hospital and hope to once you’re a nurse I’d encourage you to apply to work as a nursing assistant. Most large hospitals offer tuition reimbursement and quite a few even offer the necessary training to be a nursing assistant. The pay is all right, though this is where it might be a struggle if it’s less than what you make now. Full time would be 3 days or nights per week and should allow you enough time to attend classes/study/tend to your family life. Nursing school is intimidating, to be sure, but it’s like every new thing, honestly. It seems scary until you do it and then it becomes routine fairly quickly. Some classes are definitely harder than others, and some nursing instructors are much more ‘eat their young’ than others… that said, the hard classes teach you important things, and so do the nursing instructors (largely, don’t be like them).
I wish you well on your journey and hope you enjoy all the successes.
First, I wanted to assure you that you can do this.
While I don’t know the particulars of your finances and how much is enough I do hope my advice is still useful for you. In addition to grants and scholarships, if you’re not working in a hospital and hope to once you’re a nurse I’d encourage you to apply to work as a nursing assistant. Most large hospitals offer tuition reimbursement and quite a few even offer the necessary training to be a nursing assistant. The pay is all right, though this is where it might be a struggle if it’s less than what you make now. Full time would be 3 days or nights per week and should allow you enough time to attend classes/study/tend to your family life. Nursing school is intimidating, to be sure, but it’s like every new thing, honestly. It seems scary until you do it and then it becomes routine fairly quickly. Some classes are definitely harder than others, and some nursing instructors are much more ‘eat their young’ than others… that said, the hard classes teach you important things, and so do the nursing instructors (largely, don’t be like them).
I wish you well on your journey and hope you enjoy all the successes.
Cynthia Thompson
Higher Education Professional
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Springfield, Illinois
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Cynthia’s Answer
It's great that you're taking the brave step to find answers to your questions!
I suggest contacting the nursing department at the college you're interested in.
From my time in higher education, I've seen many programs and resources that help students succeed in getting their degrees. There are grants, scholarships, and loans, along with support like tutoring centers, counselors, and support groups. Faculty and staff are also eager to meet with future students to help them see if a program is right for them and if they can succeed.
Wishing you the best!
I suggest contacting the nursing department at the college you're interested in.
From my time in higher education, I've seen many programs and resources that help students succeed in getting their degrees. There are grants, scholarships, and loans, along with support like tutoring centers, counselors, and support groups. Faculty and staff are also eager to meet with future students to help them see if a program is right for them and if they can succeed.
Wishing you the best!
Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
scarlett
Godfrey Magawe
Clinical officer nephrology
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Godfrey’s Answer
Yes for sure everything is doable with determination and social support,in relation to your concerns.
You need to have a good nanny who understands you and a homecare person too to support the care of your disabled hubby.
You too need to have emotional support as you guggle your nursing course for sue..
But I still believe it's possible with a good social, psychological and financial support
You need to have a good nanny who understands you and a homecare person too to support the care of your disabled hubby.
You too need to have emotional support as you guggle your nursing course for sue..
But I still believe it's possible with a good social, psychological and financial support