@HolidaypleAse2 - your biggest issue will likely be completing clinical placements and continuing to work. All nursing courses (including access and the degree) have a number of mandatory placement hours which must be completed within a certain time frame to progress on the course. Placement places are currently incredibly difficult for colleges and universities to secure so as a general rule, students must take what they are given. This will include weekends and nights (not sure if nights will be required on the access course but certainly on the degree program, students may be required to do some nights).
While your college (then later university if you proceed to the degree) will try to accommodate requests owing to your caring responsibilities, be aware it might not always be possible. Do you have a partner who will be looking after the DC? Also - the university calendar is 3 trimesters in most places - you don’t get “the summer off” like some college students do. In fact, where I am, there are 6 weeks of clinical placement over July and august. These placements are essentially credit bearing courses, the results of which must be presented at an exam board in September- if this doesn’t happen , the student cannot move on to the next year.
that said, I have supported a fair number of students in your position who have excelled. I remember one in particular who was a lone parent with 3 DC, one of whom had serious health issues - she actually got the top dissertation prize one year and has continued to excel as a registered nurse.
so it can be done! I would find out as much as you can about the number of placement hours and when they need to be completed. Ask what flexibility there is with your caring responsibilities. Same if you progress into your degree. Also ask for the course assessment calendar so you can see when assessments will be due and plan accordingly.
with a lot of work and some sacrifices, you can do this! Good luck!!