I finally bit the bullet and applied for Childrens nursing, after swaying back and forth due to family commitments.
I've already got a law llb and a pgde as I always wanted to help children, however my mat leave this year has allowed me time to really think about what I want. I'm a mature student (I'm only 24, 25 at the start of the course).
It's such a big leap of faith. I have a mortgage, two kids and bills to be paid. If I stuck at teaching I'd be on the top of my pay scale by the time I'd graduate from nursing so it's a big deal. I'm relying on bursarys, student loans and tax credits to get me through which is terrifying.
However I'm hopeful that my experience working with children, my commitment to the course (as shown by leaving a stable career) and such will get me through.