For those late career changers, how did you balance everything successfully?

After a lot of reflection, I’ve decided to make a major career shift into Nursing.

This transition will likely take me anywhere from 2 to 4 years(2 in an ideal world, and 4 being the more realistic timeline). I currently work full-time in the finance industry (7AM–4PM) and live in a high cost of living area (California), so not working while in school isn’t an option for me.

For those who’ve gone through Nursing school and completed their prerequisites: - Did you work while attending school? - At what point (if any) did you have to step away from your job? - Were you able to take any/all classes online? - What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them? - Did you get a different job? - What path did you take/recommend to become a Nurse as quickly as possible?

I’m fully committed to entering this field and want to prepare myself mentally, financially, and practically for the journey ahead.