What sacrifices have you made for your nursing education?

[Brian]

We all have made some sacrifices in one form or another to continue our nursing education. What have you sacrificed to continue your education? For new students or those aspiring to become nursing students, what are you willing to sacrifice to continue your education?

The important thing is this: To be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.

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[NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN]

When I began LPN school in the early 80s, I lost my boyfriend. When I returned for the ASN, I lost my husband. When I began the RN-BSN, I lost husband number 2. If I ever find another worth saying 'I do' to, to hell with the MSN!!!!

[NightNerd, MSN, RN]

Honestly, haven't sacrificed that much. Maybe some independence - can't afford to live on my own during school, so I moved in with my mom - but she's awesome to me, so that's OK.

I gave up the will to wear anything other than yoga pants and t-shirts when I'm not in clinical. :)

I gave up the money for the tuition, which I will probably make back in a month or two after working as an RN.

I am very lucky that I haven't had to give up much to go to nursing school. But I would give up quite a bit to do this if I had to.

[gianegizelle]

friends, hobbies

[gianegizelle]

friends, hobbies but not with my family

[britt8493]

I have sacrificed looking nice, sleep, absolutely no going out with friends anymore, relationships, but hey if they can't stick through the bad then they ain't worth the good! And it's all been worth it for me so far!!

[Interpolfan89]

Same here. Living with family. Still have free time, still have my weekends. Still have my boyfriend, can still go out. I can still sleep at least 5 hours a night but have a harder time sleeping. Money issues keep me up.

[AQEELSMOM]

I moved to a different country and hardly have any friends. I went from a really active social life to being alone virtually all the time. I used to go out 3-4 times a week, now I'm lucky if I get out twice a month. It's my birthday tomorrow and I have no plans - usually I throw a huge party and have activities all week. I gave up a burgeoning career and independence/income and now live like a pauper. I had to get off fb because it was depressing to see all my mid thirties friends photos of their trips to Europe and Central America, dinners out at fancy restaurants, and other activities that I can't afford. It's a big change but I'm managing.

[jamiee13]

My job, my own apartment, soon my social life.