I'm seriously thinking about attending nursing school (LPN/full-time), and am wondering on average, how much time do you spend on studying and homework every night. Thanks! 0 Likes
dark_light Jan 22, 2009 I just started a full-time LPN program this week... it was recommended that we study 2-3 hours per night. I've found that it takes me perhaps a little longer to complete my notes for the day, review, complete homework/assignments and skim the next day's lecture.My professor stated that even more study time will be required for later terms. I work full-time too... It's going to be a long and EXHAUSTING year! 0 Likes
NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN Specializes in LTC. Has 6 years experience. Jan 22, 2009 I work full-time, so I study in 15 minute increments that total to about 1-2 hours a day. 0 Likes
FutureLPN/RN09 Jan 22, 2009 I dont start until Monday but for my A&P class we were recommended to study 2 hours per hour spent in class...so u do the math.... 0 Likes
NamasteNurse, BSN, RN Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, LTC. Has 8 years experience. Jan 22, 2009 :typing I just started on January 7th. I'd say, honestly, I study about 2-3 hours a night. That includes doing assignments. Plus in addition to class time, we have to put in at least an hour a week in the lab, but again, honestly you need probably 3 hours a week at least to learn your skills adequately to pass the tests. It's a lot of time. A lot, especially if you work, as I do and have a family. Hard, but not impossible. My problem is finding time to exercise. Maybe the time I spend on here? 0 Likes
dark_light Jan 22, 2009 My problem is finding time to exercise. Maybe the time I spend on here? Same here! I've given up for now .... although I really do need to add some exercise into my schedule. At this point, sleep is much more important. 0 Likes
krltdy Specializes in none yet!. Jan 23, 2009 Thanks for all your input! Just trying to get a glimpse at what I will be up against. 0 Likes
SynCardia, BSN Has 9 years experience. Jan 23, 2009 I dont work but i have 3 children. I study right after school for as many hours as i can before i pick my kids up then I study for at leaast 6-8hrs on saturdy and sunday to review for the test i have comming up the following week. I gave up excerising in the first semester it made me to sleepy to study. 0 Likes
KIMYNURSE2B Specializes in PN Student. Jan 23, 2009 1-2 hours if no test3 or more if testThat is Mon- ThurFriday offSat 1-2 hoursAll day Sunday atleast 6 0 Likes
