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Going Back to School and Overwhelmed

I'm not sure I'm putting this in the right spot. I'm new here, just found this place tonight looking for a little support.

I've been a nurse for 4 years and at the end of the month I'm taking the leap and headed back to school for my PCNP. I haven't even started school yet and I'm already wondering what the hell I'm getting myself into. I already have reading and homework that has to be done before I start classes. And they suggest that you not work while in the program if at all possible. But that's not possible for me I'm not a kid living off my parents anymore, I have to pay my own bills. And figuring out how I'm going to be able to work full time and go to school is stressing me out.

On top of that I decided that going to grad school would be a good excuse for a fresh start so I picked at school a 10hr drive from my home. So I basically have no established support system here. Basically I started some of my reading tonight and I just had to stop because I started thinking and got overwhelmed. And that's just how I feel overwhelmed. Okay thanks for letting me vent. And by the way everyone I'm Jay.

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Welcome to Allnurses. I graduated with a degree as an Adult NP. I continued to work as an RN part time then PRN while in graduate school part time. I know some colleges have the core classes online. I took 2 or 3 of my classes online while I continued to work.

Yes... when I had to do my clinicals I had to cut back my hours and finally go PRN. Some folks try working 12 hour shifts on the weekends or just a couple of days a week.

Remember that many folks you meet while taking the classes will be in the same situation as you are and perhaps can assist you. Some states have scholarships in which they will pay for your schooling (like Maryland) if you are willing to teach in a nursing school for a predetermined time upon graduating.

All in all, I don't regret going back to get my graduate degree as an NP.... even though there were times when I wondered while I was in school why I was putting myself through all the chapters to read and papers to write. :wink2:

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Thanks for the encouragement. I got a scholarship to pay for my classes and books. And I don't have a family to support. But I do have bills and my scholarship doesn't cover things like my house note or car insurance.

I'm completely committed to going back and getting my NP. But can't help but wonder what I'm getting myself into. Unfortunatly online courses weren't an option for me this semester. School shouldn't be this stressful before I even start. It brings me back to the days of nursing school and coming home from class or clinicals and just wanting to cry.

I think it's normal to be apprehensive when you are starting out on a new venture. I just started back this semester and I've doubted myself many times. I'm an adult student with 3 children and most of my family is 2 hours away. But this has been my goal for a long time and I'm not going to let anything get in my way.

I work fulltime and go to school part time. I may cut back to 12 hour weekend shifts when I start NS if I see the need but I will always have to work. I plan on taking it a step at a time but I will eventually become a Nurse Midwife or NP.

Good luck.

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