Full Time Burn Out

mtsteelhorse · Oct 15, 2012

I can't speak to what you're experiencing, but your post has convinced me I need to attend part-time. Due to start in January. Good luck to you. Are you attending an online program?

jaznia15 · Oct 16, 2012

It's a "hybrid" program but really we do almost everything online except for tests. We did have a lot of face to face time this past summer in health assessment though. The actual school is an hour away from my house, but I chose the program because it was my alma mater for undergrad and I knew all of the teachers. I really feel those who wait a lot of years before going back to school struggle the most because most of the teachers feel like we should be "remembering" some of the material from our previous undergrad experiences. I really enjoyed the first semester, it was challenging but doable. This semester has had me on the brink of insanity literally. But even with all this being said, I couldn't imagine going through school for 3 years. I was orignally accepted as a part time student but luckily got offered a full time spot once someone dropped before the program had started. I would really suggest getting people's numbers at the beginning of the program especially if its an online program so that you know that you are not in it alone. If not for my newfound support system, I wouldn't be able to deal because no one but those going through it can understand the amount of stress.

mtsteelhorse · Oct 16, 2012

Well I wish you the very best. I know allnurses has really helped me feel connected in my online BSN program. I'm hoping to connect with others in NP program. I have to plot out my plan but I know 2 courses at a time will be the max for me. 3 classes is quite a load. I hope you can cut back on work hours. You'll get through this! :yes: :)

jaznia15 · Oct 17, 2012

Thanks so much, it'll all be over in 4 more semesters, that's what I keep telling myself LOL

NJprisonrn · Oct 17, 2012

I am also in a full time program while working. Man is it tough! Clinical starts next semester and I am not looking forward to the craziness. I'm the one who wanted to get done quickly so I have no one to blame but myself. I am sending out positive vibes to us all. We can do it!!!!

tryingtohaveitall · Oct 20, 2012

I agree with moral support from your classmates. It's helpful to know you're in it together and also help each other along. My other bit of advice is to not look at the mountain of work left to be done but to take it a day, a week at a time. You can do it!