My question is more seeking advice but here goes anyway. How would a person go about this and still be able to provide for his family even in a limited capacity financially and emotionally?
2007-01-06 15:53:55 · 18 answers · asked by paul_e74 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I probably should have qualified this before. I live in Canada! It has a bearing on what is available to me as far as financial aid and/or government grants
2007-01-06 17:19:45 · update #1
how about financial aid? and night classes so you can still work through the day...
hey, i say go for it!
good luck to you.
2007-01-06 15:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by BUTTERFLY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul, you are to be commended. There is no age limit as to returning to school. Being married and with 2 children will make it a little tougher. Your wife will have to be supportive of your desires. I would first look into the field thoroughly and see if this career path is what you want. Talk to those who are in the profession first.
Take an aptitude test to see if your desire is compatible with the the nursing profession.
It will be a hard and difficult path to complete. Budgeting your schooling and home work will put a strain on your family. But if the wife and kids are behind you, you will succeed. I say take the plunge and go for it. There is nothing worse than to look back and kick yourself in the butt and say, " Why didn't I try."
I wish you the best of success. It took me 7 years to get my degree and it was worth the sacrifice. The toughest part is the undergrad stuff. When you get into the nuts and bolts of your field the new knowledge will be exciting. Go for it!
2007-01-07 00:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wont be easy, and you will need allot of support from your loved ones.I am going myself full time at school and work, I don't get to see my child as much, but think about the great reward you'll get when you finish the school, how proud your family will be of you..I also get the financial aid and because of my company is paying for school also, I think you should not worry about financial suport, this great Country can't wait to pay for the ones that are trying to make a difference... really try to apply for that financial aid, and maybe the best is to talk to the school about your intentions, and I am sure they will give you a better answer than yahoo :) I wish you the best
2007-01-07 00:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by kittybebe12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to work part time and go to school,but working full time and school is tough.My daughter went back to school to get her nursing degree and she had one daughter and a husband that supported her.She worked for the first two years then it got too hectic.It was worth it though,she likes what she does and makes good money.Find out if you can get grants first,and if you have to,get a student loan.My husband went to school days and worked nights as a security guard.It's hard but worth it in the end.
2007-01-07 00:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by Granny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, how are you supporting your family now? If you have a job that will put you through school, then go for it! But if you have your wife working while raising 2 daughters, then who is watching the daughters?
If your daughters are young your wife should be home with them. But you should do what it takes to support them financially even if you have to have a second job.
Ask yourself this question, will it affect your relationship with your wife and daughters if you decide to go to school? Will it affect your income? You and your wife need to sit down and talk about some decision making. Just don't let this stress you or them out if you do decide to go back to school. Make sure they are financially taken care of first. (smile)
2007-01-07 00:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get as much finical aid as possible. My Husband got his(EMT/Firefighter) schooling paid for by the fire dept. he volunteers for. I can tell you that you are going to need all the emotional support you can get. My husband had a hard time not being able to spend a lot time with us. So, I would stay up late to help him study and leave him pictures of our son with notes on the back saying "You can do this", "Greatest Dad Ever", and other sayings to keep him going. Right now he is thinking about going back to become a paramedic and a RN. Just make sure your wife understands your not really going to have that much free time and if shes cool with that then you have nothing really to worry about. GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-01-07 01:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by thurtlebee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible if you want it to be. There are many different programs out there that will help you financially. Talk to a school counselor about what is available for you. I know a pell grant will pay for school and the cost of your living while you are a full time student and you don't have to pay it back.
2007-01-07 00:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by Sweetness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out if you qualify for a school grant. grants do not have to be paid back. try to avoid loans as they do have to be paid back. if you qualify for a grant go for it. there is just a thing as night school where you can work doing the day and go to school at night. some colleges offer online schooling so that you can still be home with your daughters and still get your nursing degree. good luck!
2007-01-07 00:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by sandydeedum1tx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a school loan, and then a part time job a a hospital. Many hospitals will pay for your classes if you get a good grade and agree to work for them. Go to school part time. That way your family wont suffer too much. Nursing school can be really draining- but totally worth it in the end. Its a great career. Good luck
2007-01-07 01:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by Penny P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 26 two children boy 4 girl 5 . She went back to school for the same reason.She worked a full time job. Went to school full time , and took care of her kids. You can do it it wont be easy but you can do it . Kids went to daycare while she was in school and she worked from fri to sun pulling 16 hour shifts of course she had to have help on the week-in while she worked. But going to school was not that bad they were in daycare.
2007-01-07 00:03:55 · answer #10 · answered by bittywrap 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your gonna need a lot of moral suport too. your looking at quite an undertaking, finacially, emotionally, physically and that doesn't even consider the rest of the family and their position. But even though the task is a large one it is very rewarding and you'll do well by following it through. Long days and nights, lots of studying and sacrifices but you will find great satisfactin when you complete your chosen task. good luck.
2007-01-07 00:03:09 · answer #11 · answered by J.M.C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋