Juggling it all

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I just want to know how some people manage school, work, friends, family? This is the first semester where everyday of the week I have either school, work, or clinical. I just started my second year, and everyday I come home totally overwhelmed. I had somewhat of a rough summer with some health and financial issues and school is taking me over my limit.

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I know how you feel! I started my first semester last week, and i have class four days a week and work on the weekends. Tuesday is my only day of no class/work, but I spend it reading and studying and trying to stay caught up. I had three crying meltdowns last week! It is very overwhelming. The way I am handling it is by taking it one day at a time. Also, once you get into a routine, I think it will be better. Good luck!!

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Specializes in NICU.

I have no social life. I am lucky to get 1-2 dinners with my girlfriend per week. I am in an accelerated BSN program or what my Mental Health Nursing instructor refers as "nursing school on crack".

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It is good to know I'm not the only one going crazy! I will try to take it one day at a time, that is good advice.

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Just remember that this is totally temporary! The struggle will definitely be real and you may only be able to communicate by text message or or during a meal once or twice a week, but it will all be worth it in the end! Literally take everything one day at a time and remember to BREATHE!

good luck!

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