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RN's please come in!

Hello everyone.  I usually post on the bump but had a career question, so I hope you'll have me.  I have 2 small children and am a SAHM.  I have been slowly taking classes to meet the gen ed requirements to become an RN.  On most days I am motivated and excited to become a nurse, but then I have moments at night where I think "I can't do this!  What the heck am I thinking?!"  If there are any nurses out there who can give me advice as to how difficult school was for you, and what you loved/hated about it (and also your current work), I would appreciate it.  I already have a Bachelor's from about 10 years ago, and have only 4 more classes to take (Micro, Sociology and 2 semester of A&P) before applying to the 2-year RN program.  TYIA!
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  • I'd cross post this on the working mom board. There are a few RN's over there.
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  • Hi there!  I am a RN who also went back to Nursing school after having a Bachelors degree in another field (Business).  I am going to tell you the honest truth- it is very difficult!  I don't have children but there were quite a few in my class that did and it was difficult but doable.  Nursing classes are so different than any other class, it is a whole different way of thinking.  I got easy As in all of my other classes (including Micro, A&P, etc.) and the nursing classes were tough to get a B in.  After finishing, I worked as a Staff Nurse on a Med/Surg floor, then went to a Short term Rehabilitation unit where I worked as the Unit Supervisor.  Both of those positions were extremely stressful.  I am now working at home reviewing medical charts and doing medical coding, however this is not a job I would recommend if you have kids at home, because it requires total concentration because the accuracy and productivity expectations are very high.  I am now trying to get into Clinical Research.  In my area, there are not many jobs and it is very difficult to get a job as in most fields, so I would really think about whether this is something that you want to do and if it is right for you.  I am not trying to be a downer about the nursing field, just realistic.  Good luck to you!
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  • I can understand that managing classes with two small children can be challenging, but you?ve got to keep at it. The result?s going to be sweet! As for how difficult nursing school is, you will find out soon enough. The coursework is not easy and the juggling act between home and school can be taxing. Have you already found a school to get your two-year nursing degree from? If not, I would recommend Stevens-Henager College?s Associate degree in Nursing. Here, you can complete your degree in 22 months on their flexible schedule. It?s certainly worth taking a look!
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