Exhausted

LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN · Jun 19, 2013

Speech is easy, knock it out! Easy A. Good luck!

raidergirl95 · Jun 19, 2013

Knock it out and just have 4 classes. I am taking 13 hrs this summer so I can apply to BSN program a year early. It's been so grueling but will be so worth it.

__patiently_waiting · Jun 19, 2013

I'm pretty much done with bio! I took my final for bio lab today & have the final for lecture tomorrow. Pretty sure I'm coming out with A's in both. It was so easy but yet so exhausting! I'm glad it's over with! I would personally take a break. I'm so burnt out. I want to start school in the fall with a fresh start. I don't want to take my exhaustion to the new semester (need to save energy for A&P lol), so I decided not to take classes for term B.

Stephalump · Jun 20, 2013

I'd suggest taking a break. We all get burnt out toward the end of the semester (why doesn't the energy ever last a few more weeks?), but what's even worse is burning out 6 weeks into the semester because you never had a break. You have a busy schedule waiting for you in the fall!

Kimbsntobe · Jun 20, 2013

I agree with Steph just take a break and come back rested for the fall...Speech will still be there and you can come back in the fall and take the remaining classes...good luck...

Idiosyncratic, BSN, RN · Jun 20, 2013

I say push through. Make yourself able to keep that awesome GPA. :)

pmabraham, BSN, RN · Jun 20, 2013

Good day, charmedis:

How are you handling 13 credit hours?

I just started human biology (4 credits) for a summer I track (8 weeks), and will be picking up potentially 7 more credits for the summer II track; I've been thinking about bumping summer II down to 4 credits as human biology (so far) is intense.

The school I'm going to has a point system for moving from pre-nursing to nursing, so one's GPA is critical.

Do you have any tips for being able to handle 13 hours in the summer where you are covering the same / similar material in only 6 to 8 weeks time (when it is normally 16 weeks)?

Thank you.

Career2_BSN, BSN · Jun 20, 2013

First off....are you from the South or the Midwest because only those two groups are ever "fixing" to do something. hahaha (I'm an Okie, I know). My sis-n-law called me on another one recently when I asked the kids to "get done"......"would you get done already?!?!" I didn't realize how okie it sounded until she called me on it. While I personally think a little twang and southern speak is endearing, it makes one look uneducated so you might rethink how you word things when you put them in print. Just a thought.

As far as being burnt out....I SO understand!! After 3 years, I finished my very last pre-req in May and 3 weeks later, I started a weekend CNA course. I work full time Mon-Fri and have school all day Sat and Sun. I'm always excited for a semester to start but I always lose steam in the last month or so. I wish all semesters were around 12 weeks long instead of 16. As far as whether or not to take a break, only you know the answer to that. Normally, I LOVE the summer break and would advocate for the time off.

I didn't care for Speech, having to write different essays and presenting them to the class. Then again, I am a math-oriented individual and loved Stats and Chemistry. I struggled more with History and Literature so if given this same schedule, I'd opt to take Speech during the summer to get it over with. I would much rather be done with it in 6 weeks rather than endure it for 16. If you're more of a literary person and are dreading Math, it doesn't matter if you take Speech now or later. Don't underestimate the power of a break, tho.

Whatever you decide, it'll be the best, I'm sure. Best of luck to you.

BSNinprogress22 · Jun 21, 2013

Yea, proud Tennesseean!! Thanks everyone for advice.

BSNinprogress22 · Jun 21, 2013

Yes, proud Tennessean! Thanks everyone for advice!