Full-time work and school

FutureNurseInfo · Oct 14, 2016

Are you for now taking pre-reqs? If so, wait till you get to nursing school! I see your life is pretty busy! I do not really have a valuable advice to give, but once you do get into the nursing school, you will have to make some sacrifices like quitting job, or at least working part-time.

uscgwife17 · Oct 14, 2016

I plan on not working once I enter into a nursing program! I'm making myself crazy enough, lol! Just sometimes I lose my motivation to undertake so many things to get there a little quicker.

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Oct 14, 2016

Based on my own experiences, it's probably a good idea to lower your standards - housework-wise - to decrease the amount of time you will have to devote in this area of your life. A lot of us have traveled this route. You'll get used to studying whenever an odd moment arises. Trust me, your kiddo's will never notice that you're deeply engrossed in a textbook when you're at their soccer games or halftime shows - LOL.

I had a wonderfully supportive hubby who was a fully engaged parent.... e.g., none of that "I'm babysitting" attitude when he had the kids. He assumed laundry duty and we equally shared cleaning & meal prep. Our ideas of 'meal' were not exactly the same, and I had to talk him out of using the leafblower for dusting, but there were no lasting effects - LOL.

You've got this.

caliotter3 · Oct 14, 2016

You absolutely can not afford to get sick or have another major malady like your car breaking down when you commute an hour and a half to school or losing your full time job. Any or a combination of events like this will crumble your setup fast and could insure long term negative consequences. When you run into a problem, cut back sooner rather than later, while you still have input, then you can minimize future hurdles.

rleah, BSN, RN · Oct 16, 2016

The struggle is real! I am constantly juggling kids, work, school, and my marriage. I thankfully have recently been able to go from full time to part time at work. I will tell you it has not been easy. Are you already in the medical field? The best advice I can give 1) Stay on top of your classes 2) Get into a routine that works for you 3) Find a good place to study that is just for school. Could be in your house, but I prefer out of the house. I am easily distracted by other things to do. I personally will stay up late and go to the 24 hour Starbucks by my house to study. The Library is also a great. Good luck if you ever want to talk feel free to message.

uscgwife17 · Oct 16, 2016

I am in the medical field; I've been a CMA for the past 12 years. I have a comfy spot for studying and doing my school work, but my husband is in the military and I am left alone with the kids quite often.

rleah, BSN, RN · Oct 16, 2016

That is good, I really think it helps when you have a background in the field. As for your original post on the stress side, honestly I stay pretty stressed out. I try to stay organized with a planner it gives me some comfort. Also I try to make time for myself where I don't think about school or work just veg out on my favorite show. The little things seem to help.