ABSN program GGHSON -Working out!

ASBN programs are pretty tough. However it sounds like that's your only obligation, so I don't see why you wouldn't be able to put in an hour at the gym. However, when you start doing your practicum you might find it a bit difficult to work 12 hour shifts and go to class and still have time to go to the gym 5 nights a week.

It doesn't sound like the gym is too much of a hassle to commute to for you, but where I live there wasn't one that available, so I ended up putting up a squat rack in my garage, got a rowing machine, and some kettlebells to keep in shape. I was working full time in school though, so I cut my workouts to 3 nights a week.

Thank you for responding! My program is 16 months long. Yes I think I would might not be able to go those days and tbh id rather be well rested if anything id probably just do cardio since I also incorporate HIIT every other day so I’m ok doing that those days, I just have no idea at all how many times a week does one have clinicals up to now they have only given us our lecture times. I guess I’m not so worried about how I look but bcuz working out to me didn’t start as a “i want to look good or loose weight”(nothing wrong with that) i was referred to it by my therapist since I suffer from anxiety. I’ve managed to keep my anxiety controlled for the past 7 yrs bcuz i work out. If I don’t workout for more than 2 days I notice I start getting in a bad mood and very anxious I see it as my outlet where I get to relax and give myself time attention. I guess I’m mostly afraid of becoming too anxious so I’m ok with sacrificing days (ex clinical days or week of exams) as long as I get some time to workout . My friend said it’s all about time management? For her working out was not a priority. Also my bf n i workout together so it be like spending some time together and getting my workout in. I’m mostly confused since I don’t know how schedules look like at ABSN programs

13 hours ago, Txephope123 said:

My friend said it’s all about time management? For her working out was not a priority.

Prioritization and time management is pretty much what nursing is all about.

You'll need to engage in some kind of self care throughout your career as a nurse, and exercise is a beneficial way to do so. Just be aware that some quarters and tests will have you going to school, going to clinical sites, studying, and working on projects A LOT, so be a little flexible with your workouts. I'd skip barbell training and do mostly body weight or kettlebell stuff after a long clinical day, for instance.