Published Jan 22, 2009
krltdy
134 Posts
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!
dark_light
87 Posts
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!
NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN
3,959 Posts
I work full-time, so I study in 15 minute increments that total to about 1-2 hours a day.
FutureLPN/RN09
24 Posts
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....
NamasteNurse, BSN, RN
680 Posts
: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?
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.
Thanks for all your input! Just trying to get a glimpse at what I will be up against.
SynCardia, BSN
17 Posts
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.
KIMYNURSE2B
204 Posts
1-2 hours if no test
3 or more if test
That is Mon- Thur
Friday off
Sat 1-2 hours
All day Sunday atleast 6