Before I even start in on this, I know the answer to my question....it is my own fault. I have a hard time saying "no" to people, especially when they are my friends, and I am watching them struggle and cry after a test. But it has gotten to the point where I am getting a little frustrated by it all. I have been tutoring people in my nursing class since pretty much the beginning of last semester...but this semester it has gotten worse. Basically half of my class is failing right now....several girls had come over before the last test and I did a little review session with them, and they passed the test. Now, I don't think it was because of me, it was probably b/c they studied more, but now everyone wants to review with me!!! Our final is this week, and about 10 students approached me about doing a final review. I wanted to do it this weekend, b/c it is more convenient for me, but during the week is easier for them.....so do you think I agreed to do it this week? Of course. Not only that, but I am driving to the school to do it, which is closer to most everyone, but at least a 30 minute drive for me....this is on the day before the final. I am doing this because I like most of my classmates, and I do not want to see anyone fail...especially a year from graduation....but I am taking away my own study time to do this! Granted, I am not going to fail the class, but the final counts about half of your grade, and I still need to do well to maintain my grade. This is not a post to gripe about the other students, I just need advise on how to better set limits. Classes are going to get harder as we continue, and while I do want to help my classmates, I need to make sure I have time to get my own stuff done. Any suggestions? Time to bury myself in "pain management" chapters, thanks in advance for your suggestions!
