Exhausted

Oh, and I hate college and being treated like a grown up. Grown ups has way too many responsibilities.

Welcome to the wonderful world of "no sleep" lol. Just think, it only gets worse from here. it is a blessing not to have to work on top of your studies, but you can do it. Its very rewarding, and for me, fulfilling. I HATED my Nazi school of nursing, but honestly now? I wouldnt have chosen any other. it really made me a better nurse. Keep at it.

You've been one day and you're exhausted by anthropology? Nine hours to complete some chapter outlines is too much time. Yes, I sound like a jerk,but a well-intentioned one. As you add classes, especially the science classes do not allow yourself to fall behind. Budget your time and decide how much time you can allot to each assignment.

Not having to work is a great gift. So make your education your full time job and invest in yourself. Good luck.

At least the deers didn't get you! :)

Oh, and I hate college and being treated like a grown up. Grown ups has way too many responsibilities.

Wait until you have to work, have a kid & have to start paying all the bills!

Quickly skim the objectives at the beginning of the chapter. Concentrate on the bolded terms because these are usually important.

The rest? Skim each paragraph so you understand the context of the material. Eventually, you should become proficient at discerning what is important in the text based on the lectures. The fluff can be ignored.

Good advice from others, just sending you a hug!! ((((KatFUTUREnurse))))

Are the outlines something you have to hand in?

Tactfully ask your professor how much he tests from the book. Many professors test solely on what's discussed in lecture, and in any primary sources they hand out.

As I have said on here before and will say again: your book should be a resource for when you don't understand a concept. You cannot realistically outline every chapter.

As bad as it may sound, you need to figure out what corners you can cut (maybe then you could get involved in clubs and organizations on campus, too. Friends = rides home).

Study groups and tutors are another thing to consider if you're really struggling.

You can always say the "deers" ate your outlines.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Just repeat to this to yourself, "I can do hard things." That's what I do when stuff gets real. And I've been an adult for going on close to 10 years now so get it done. You CAN do hard things.

This is just the beginning. Not trying to scare you but it gets worse once you're in nursing school. Information overload. It takes a lot of time and dedication but I'm told in the end it's worth it. You'll learn as you go.. I've been out of school for 10 years and just completed my first month of nursing school. You get into a routine and "Learn how to study." You'll be fine. Good luck

3 chapters that's it? My first nursing class we had to read five chapters to be quizzed on the next week and I felt just like you at first. 'Screw this!'

.......but I did it now it's like second nature. It will only get worse but you get use to it.

I take my hat off to people that have to raise kids and work in order to get through nursing school! Imagine that

3 chapters that's it? My first nursing class we had to read five chapters to be quizzed on the next week and I felt just like you at first. 'Screw this!'

.......but I did it now it's like second nature. It will only get worse but you get use to it.

I take my hat off to people that have to raise kids and work in order to get through nursing school! Imagine that

I'm retaking my pre-reqs & tried to put him in daycare & he wouldn't have it. He cried from the moment I dropped him off until I had to go pick him up. *Thankfully* I'm only taking pre-reqs but I don't know what I would've done if I was in nursing school. I didn't have any back up care so he's back at home now & I'm looking for another sitter. I also don't know what I'll do if I get into nursing school.