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I got into to nursing finally for Aug 2010~ and I am starting to refresh myself on AP and starting to pre-study for next month. I am torn however because I have three kids, and I know once it all starts I wont have much time for them. So I struggle, family now, or study?

and for those who do have families while in school do you make a day of the week only family time or do you spread it out?

Im so excited, and yet afraid wont have any time for my little ones.

Opinions? Ideas?

I start Polk State College in August, and then onto my bach, then beyond I wanna be a AARNP :)

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Over the summer, I spend it with my family. I dont buy the next qtrs books early because i will be tempted to study, I sometimes study when my son goes to bed or I may look at some stuff while he is at camp. But I don't study study at all. It is not easy, but you will see very little of your family once school starts, so i suggest spending the summer with the family..

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Congrats! I start in the fall also. Did an open slot in your program just become availible or does your school send out acceptance letters late?

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I start Fall as well. I don't think you can make a set day in the week. Well, at least I am not because it will depend on what assignments or tests are due etc. I know that after my kids get home from school it will be their time with me helping them stay on track with their homework etc. It is important that we all have dinner together too IMO. I like them to tell me about their day after school while they have a snack but then they need to get at it as I need them in bed at a decent time. My girls are 6th grade and 2nd grade. Of course there is running around to activities too. Since my husband has a lot of travel plans coming up, I just want to stay on top of things. During the week it is busy at night with the kids things, but I would like to have some quality time with them on the weekend not just homework mine and theirs. Maybe that will happen if the stars can align just right :) I wish all of us the best of luck in managing our schedules with the least guilt possible. One good thing my husband can't claim neglected because he will be away on business, just adds more to my list.

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Specializes in CVSICU, Cardiac Cath Lab.

Congrats on getting in! I would suggest maybe setting aside one or two evenings a week to review a little. Otherwise, ENJOY your summer!

I spend one day on the weekend as family day and do what I can during the week. I hate not seeing my daughter and barely seeing my husband for days at a time, but it's a short-term sacrifice for long term benefits. Good luck!

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congrats :balloons:

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Specializes in Med Surg/MICU/Pediatrics/PCICU.

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I am in my 2nd quarter of nursing school(we dont get a summer break). On Sunday and Monday nights I devote them to studying and school work(I have most exams + assinments due Mon and tues) and I take Tues night totally off. I study a few hours wed and thurs(we are off fri-sun) and start over again on sunday. that why i am not depriving my 19 month old of mommy time or my husband of wife time. :) its just about time managment really.

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Fortunatly for me my kids are old enough to be placed in ignore! Oh how rude that is I know, but it's honest. I'm one of those nutty students who likes A's and to be the know it all. Terrible quirk I know, and I'm trying to NOT be like that during my senior year. I read/study all the time. I have my own little quite "dorm room" we made for me upstairs in a spare bedroom and I am locked in there from dusk till dawn most days of the week. Sure I come out to eat or potty but not for much else, lol. I have passing converstaion with my family but really am glued to my books. Do I recommend this to you? NO I DO NOT! And I'll tell you why, other friends of mine are not as ah, dedicated maybe. I'm not saying their slackers by any means but they still continue their lives as well as school. School fits into their life maybe is the better way to put it as for me my life fits into school. I postponed mothers day with my mother who has terminal lung cancer to study for the 3 back to back finals the day after mothers day started. My other friends did the mothers day things and then studied, a much better plan! Also, yes I have a 3.8 GPA but does that do anything for me? No, I did not get an internship position this summer and my 3.4 friends did. Not that that is the end of the world but it is a point. GPA and grades look great on paper but what do they really mean in the long run? I just would like to advise you to not follow my path. I'm just that person who jumps in with both feet and obssess over what I'm currently doing, and there are better ways to go about things is all I guess.

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Hey guys I was wondering what were your tea test score and gpa for acceptance into the nursing program for Polk State College, thanks!

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I know how you feel. I have a 3 y/o and I just completed a BS in another field. Some nights I felt so guilty having to study and leave my daughter to my husband or mother. When my little girl pulled out her princess book and said she had to do homework, I didn't know if I should be proud or cry! It is tough sometimes. I tried to make sure that Friday evenings and Saturdays were family time to get out of the house. Saturday evenings and Sundays I was back in the grind of study and work. Yeah, I was working full-time too. It is rough but it is possible. Oh yeah, if I did well on an exam I always made sure to celebrate with my family. Congratulations and good luck.

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