Last semester of nursing school, should I move out?

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So, I had been living on my own for years but decided to move back in with my mother when I started nursing school. It has been three and a half years and I think the time has come for us to part ways. We are fighting like crazy and we live in a very small apartment with not a lot of privacy.

I have had a boyfriend for over a year now and we are thinking about getting an apartment together but I am nervous about doing this before my last semester. This means I would have to work one more shift each week, which is not that bad considering my classes are just M,T,W.

I have four months left of nursing school and then I will be able to work full time until I take my NCLEX and get a nursing job.

Should I stick it out and be stressed at home?

Should I move out and just suck it up for a few months?

I am torn, what should I do???

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Specializes in CVICU.

I feel like all we can really tell you is that moving out with one semester left isn't optimal. It would be better to wait until you are done. But only you know how bad it is with your mother and if you can handle four more months with her.

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Yes, you are definitely correct....I am just at my breaking point....I guess I have to choose the stress of living here over the stress of paying for a new place.....the lesser of two evils lol

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The last semester was by far my easiest semester, likely because it was so clinical/paper heavy. However, just because I've graduated doesn't mean things are easier now that I'm studying for the NCLEX... I'm probably studying more for that than I did in my last semester

I think you need to choose the lesser of two evils. What path will reduce the stress levels best for you

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

I vote for whichever option affords you the less stress. Moving in with boyfriend just to get away from Mom is not good, but moving in to have peace is great

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Specializes in Trauma, Orthopedics.

I was in a similar situation as you. My relationship with my mom has never been better ever since I moved out . However, only move in with your boyfriend if your relationship is ready for it, not just for the sake of having someone to live with. If you can afford it, go for it. Not sure what difference what semester it is if thats the case.

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It seems like there might be stress in either situation..even if you have an amazing relationship with your bf, moving in is way different...I personally would rather deal with the stress of the relationship with your mother than having less time to study because you have to make more $...but that's just me! That and not to mention you may have to spend even more money on little things here and there (it adds up though!)..hope whatever decision you make it works out well! good luck! :)

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