Help Me Survive School and Night Shift...

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Specializes in Maternal Child Health, GYN.

I know many of you have, like me, worked night shifts for many years.

Here I am on my way back to school. Aiming for about 3-4 yrs until completion of my

degrees. Hopefully sooner but definitely not beyond. So, I sleep poorly in the day time and on my days off I am excessively tired, but I am determined to make this journey called BSN/MSN. It is overdue...

I am sure that those of you who have already done it have learned the skills to survive and were successful at it. how about a word of wisdom to a fellow colleague?

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Are you already a nurse? Enroll in an online program - no sleep deprivation in order to get to class on time.

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Specializes in Maternal Child Health, GYN.

Yes I am an RN aiming for an August 1st start date at WGU...just hope I can stay awake to devote the time to studying.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
how about a word of wisdom to a fellow colleague?

Do some coursework daily, even on work days when you are tired. Even 20 minutes of studying before you go to sleep will make a difference.

In addition, write out your goals and modify as needed. My start date for WGU was May 1st and I've already earned my first six credits by accelerating through the work. For instance, my goal is to earn a minimum of three credits per month until I've accrued the 34 credits needed for my BSN degree to be conferred.

Good luck to you! Our WGU forum is full of support.

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Specializes in Maternal Child Health, GYN.

At that rate you will be done in a year or less. Sounds great!!! Yes I plan to work hard until its over. I am devoting 30-36 months for BSN/MSN. My reasoning is 22 yrs of work already, what is 3-4 yrs of additional schooling when I'll have the rest of my life to work and play...LOL!!

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