I’ve applied to do an access course as I dropped out of A Levels. My aim was to progress to a nursing degree and become a nurse within the NHS. This is because I have a little experience, and have never had a job above NMW really, the pension would be a good idea too because i don’t have one yet.
The nursing degree requires alot of placements doing long shifts, which would make it hard with my DS nursery drop offs and pick ups as DP doesn’t drive and the nursery is quite far away on the bus but mot to drive.
I was all set in my thinking but then my DP’s reminded me of how I used to say I wanted to be a primary teacher and how wouldn’t that be the better option with having DS (19 months). Their reasoning behind it is that the degree would be easier logistically as placements are at better times so easier with DS nursery.
The hours are also good for childcare as he gets older and goes to school as DP doesn’t start until 11 and I could definitely be able to collect DS before the end of an after school club.
Being a primary school teacher seems like the fairer option for DS not being here there and everywhere (nursing degree means my DP picking DS up and taking him to theirs & stay over when im on night shifts). But I thought I really wanted to do the nursing degree. Now I’m not so sure I’m committed enough.
Anyone who’s a nurse / teacher / have experience of this who could advise me? TIA