Dating while in NS?

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Has anyone else had problems trying to date while in nursing school?

Most of the other students in my classes are married, so I can't really discuss my problems with them. But when you are just trying to get a relationship off of the ground or put yourself out there to meet new people, NS can really cramp your style.

I only have 1 free night a week.

Am I the only one?:bugeyes:

Specializes in HCA, Physch, WC, Management.

I got super lucky. My boyfriend is an LPN and is totally understanding about school because he's in school too. Finding the time to see each other can be difficult for some but even those who are married don't get as much time with their SO's as they did before!

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Specializes in CICU.

If you want a male's perspective...

Nursing school wiped out every dating relationship I had. It was pretty rough. But I understand that people not going through nursing school have no clue about the time commitment, so I understood why the girls I dated found other guys. As far as dating a classmate, I had a few fellow students interested in me, but for all the wrong reasons. So my advice is to get used to being single.

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

I tried to date but my husband kept showing up :stone

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Specializes in Urgent Care NP, Emergency Nursing, Camp Nursing.

*rimshot*

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Specializes in LTC.
My fiance and I started dating before I started nursing school so far everything have worked out just fine. He is very loving and supportive of me. We are also getting married In April, right after I start medsurg ! I know it sounds crazy but we love each other and can make it through anything with the help of GOD :)

LOL ! Getting married in APril yeah right ! After I realized I scheduled my wedding on a clinical day when I though it was the beggining of spring break I quickly changed my mind and pushed the wedding back to Aug. Well atleast in August I'll be a LPN !!! and a wife. Can't wait !

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If you are already in an established and serious relationship then it might not be as bad as if you were in a relationship that you are 'trying to get up off the ground'. I had the later and nursing school has definitely put a strain on things. With clinicals, studying, and just being tired in general, I honestly didn't have a lot of time for dating. My motto is work first, play later. If he's a good guy and understands how ambitious you are then he will most likely be understanding. If not, he's honestly not even worth it then.

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

Interesting. My boyfriend is pretty supportive and definitely has his own things going on. In addition to working full-time..he's a DJ on the side..and involved in his church. I've had a pretty full schedule before nursing school. But, now that I"ll be entering in the fall (I'm taking pre-reqs now and will be all summer..while working)..it's going to be even harder. But, I'm determined to make time for him and our relationship. If all we can do is spend 1 day (a couple of hours) a week..then so be it!

Because these next 2 years will go fast and then it will be ON! ;)

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I will be in nursing school within the next couple of years.I didnt know most people were married.As of right now I am in a serious relationship of the high school variety.I graduate next month. We're going to attempt to do the long distance thing.

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I didn't think anyone else out there felt this way!!!! My ex fiance left me last June after 4 years!!! I had just started my pre-reqs that fall. Now I am waiting for my letter, to start NS this fall. The sad thing...I just turned 31. It's been a struggle with the non-nursing classes to find time to have a social life. I have pretty much decided I am not going to date until I finish school. I will be 33-34! So if I met someone after, good God...lol..I will not be married until I am like 35!!! I do have a daughter that is 14 (I was 16). So I don't want kids. I guess that's in my favor. When I date someone I have always fell hard for them, wanting to be with them all the time. Guess I shouldn't leave the house fo a few years!!! Good luck to all!!!:redbeathe

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good advice on the no dating anyone at the hospital your clinicals are at or anyone in NS with you...if that doesn't work out you're stuck with them for awhile..and it looks really unprofessional. Lucku for me (as much as it sucks and makes me sad) my fiance is states away for my first sem. Of NS which will keep me from getting distracted. We were high school sweethearts and I ALWAYS wanted to be a nurses so he knew what to expected from the get-go. But like others said...make sure they understand school comes first...all the work it took to get into NS, NO ONE is going to mess it up for me. No one person is worth messing up your future. And if they are smart, they will realize these 2 years is setting you and them up for a better life.

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I am currently on pause with nursing school had to withdraw due to broke foot but I am either going back into same program in fall or an ABSN in may and I have told a guy that was interested in me that I could not commit to a relationship knowing I would be in school soon I am taking courses in spring for ABSN... Yes it sucks but I am a single mom and work part-time to cover bills so I don't have time for guy and relationship drama once school starts. Nursing school is way to demanding and either way I will be busting it so dating isn't a choice. But if you think bout it it's only a short period of time to be single and you got a lifetime to find someone :)

Good luck

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Specializes in Case Manager.

Nope... if you come off naturally as a ladies man, the women won't have a problem with you dating them.

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