that you found the hardest? I am in the process of taking my pre-reqs and wondered what you found so hard about nursing school? Was it all the studying, memorizing? I am going back for my second degree, am 34 years old, have 2 kids and a husband that works offshore and I am SCARED TO DEATH!!!! I know nursing school is still a year or so away for me but I am so afraid that I'm just going to run myself in the ground! I will be going in the evening and when my husband is offshore my good friend has offered to take care of the kids. Some of my clinicals though won't end until 11 pm and then I have to turn around and go to work the very next day. I guess I'm just wanting to hear of some people that have actually done it and kept their sanity! I don't want to be the mom and wife from hell during these next 2 years or so! Also....what all is involved in clinicals? Are you actually in the hospital working, learning, etc? It's not classroom work right? Thanks to all who reply and you all inspire me so much! TIA!