feeling down in nursing school

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Hi everyone. Just looking for some words of encouragement or advice. I'm currently in a year long LPN program with plans to bridge over to my RN. Lately I have been feeling stressed and exhausted, more so than normal. I've been falling asleep in class, as soon as I get home, having trouble waking up. I miss being at home with my son, I miss my husband. I have never been so tempted to just give up. Is it going to be like this when I'm actually a nurse?

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Be on top of all ur school materials, it'll help you get motivated and energized to work hard. Workout and do ur readings on treadmill when in the gym . Set a routine and stick to it, this is your chance to practice time management !

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Surprisingly I've been keeping up with my material, I have yet to get below a B+. I just can't seem to shake this feeling of blah, I don't want to do this anymore. You're right, time management would be good right now.. I'm too tired to even organize my time.

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Make sure to take care of yourself. Nursing programs can sort of burn us out. Take your vitamins and get a good nights rest. As for will it be like this as a nurse?! For me I get a good nights rest and try to take care of myself. It'll get better though. Keep up the good work!

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