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How can i manage being a mother a nurse practitioner?

I am a young lady who wants to help the world. I dream of being a mother in the future, as well as becoming a nurse practitioner. I believe that i can do this, but it will take a great deal of planning and effort. I want to know what some things to consider are, as well as what benefits there might be in taking certain paths in education in order to achieve my goals.
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Teresa’s Answer

Hi Rebekah! It sounds like you have thought through this path you would like to take- I admire your desire to help others while being a mom as well. I know many women who I work with and respect a great deal for the balancing act they do to be just what you describe. I think many busy professionals always think they need more hours in a day--- but when you focus on what is important to you, you can manage. Like many mothers, I wondered if I should have taken off time while my children were little to be with them more. I worked full time before I had them as well as all the years after that. My sons are young adults now and seem to lead a balanced life-- I believe that everyone is different in regards to this, but I think I gave them attention but also was a role model for a good work ethic for them. How great Rebekah, that you are already thinking this out before it becomes a reality- Best of luck in your future!
Thank you comment icon I went to RN school with a toddler and a preschooler, I had my third child while completing my BSN and she was a toddler for my MSN. Motherhood is not easy, I divorced and remarried before my third child and my husband actually stay home with her. The up side is I do not have to worry about sick days. Diana Sprinkle
Thank you comment icon Hi Rebekah, We moms do learn the work life balance act. It isn't easy. Even with a spouse that is supportive. It's the guilt of not being around that is hard. You become torn at wanting to stay home with your children and wanting to work at the profession that you chose. For me, the choice was made for me. I had to work because living in the Bay Area required that we both work. What I did was to choose a job that was flexible in hours, close to home so that I could visit my kids at home during lunch and later at their school and friendly. As an exemplary nurse, dedicating long hours to your job, you are going to want an environment that is like family and friendly. It will help when you are away from your home. If your job is not those things, why work there. Renee Donnelly
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Kimberly’s Answer

Hi Rebekah,
I recommend completing your education before having children. You should try to get through school with as little or no debt as possible. You should also get through school as fast as you can. I have school debt, and I wish I could just stay home with my kid. I know staying home is not a reasonable option for me right now because of the money I spent on school. I decided to take out student loans without any guidance, and long before I even thought about having children. My advice to you is to make sure you leave yourself options for when life throws you curveballs. Who knows what the future holds. After you have children, you may decide to be an awesome stay-at-home mom. It is not easy being a mother and going to school. It is not easy being a mother and working full-time. It is even harder being a mother, going to school full-time, and working full-time, but there are plenty of us who have done it! --Kimberly S, RN
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