My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

ateka · Jan 23, 2015

It's absolutely possible. You just have to be disciplined and don't procrastinate - try to get as much done ahead of the wedding as possible. Keep your eye on the prize and keep working hard towards your goal of being a nurse and you'll get there.
Among my classmates there were weddings, break-ups, a divorce, pregnancies, and deaths. We all graduated together as a cohort despite life happening to us and around us.

With these few words you just typed, you took all the weight off my shoulders. Thank you. your reply was very much appreciated. =)))))))))))

ateka · Jan 23, 2015

I had a baby, got married, had two deaths in the family while in nursing school. I still survived and made it through.

You are a fighter. I love this site. Almost everyone here has a story, filled with sacrifices, and adventures. I hope i'll finish nursing with a killer story myself.

zzbxdo · Jan 23, 2015

If it's just gen ed prerequisites you'll be fine. Just plan ahead and see what classes you can take or lighten the load up for that semester. Even if you have to travel you have technology. What you have in books you have in your pocket and bag via phone or laptop.

joanna73, BSN, RN · Jan 23, 2015

You will be tired, but that means you make a study schedule well in advance and plan your free time around the assignments. School will be the priority but that doesn't mean you can't have a life.

Many of us worked, went to school, and had a life. Many of my classmates had 2 or 3 children on top of it all. It can be done.

Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN · Jan 23, 2015

I had my OWN wedding while in my first semester of nursing school, and then I had a baby 13 months later! :) I agree w/ the other posters, that if this is important to you, you can make it work--and be there for your sisters, too. You should have the schedule of exams and other due dates early on; if you have an exam around their wedding dates, you'll want to start studying for it further in advance so you're not stressed over it during the wedding.

Think of it this way--you say

I'm thinking of giving up on nursing and looking for something else instead.

Well, any other program in post-secondary education is going to involve studying. :) You might as well make that study pre-nursing if you want to be a nurse

MombearNurse · Jan 23, 2015

I can't not go to my sisters weddings, but I also can't not study. I'm thinking of giving up on nursing and looking for something else instead.

There is the possibility of taking some online classes to start pre-reqs the first year after you graduate high school. Or you could take a year off altogether. However, I think if you can honestly say that you would consider giving up on nursing and look for something else, maybe it isn't for you after all. As many have said, if you really want to do it, you can make it happen. My mother died at the beginning of my second semester of nursing school and I had to fly 2000 miles to visit her prior to her death (2 times), and then for her funeral. I was extremely fortunate that I didn't miss any class time. I took books to study (but that didn't happen) and had an exam the very day I returned after the funeral (I did study for that.) It can work... just be up front about it with your professors and work as hard as you can during the time you have available. (My mother would have haunted me forever if I had dropped out of nursing school!) Good luck.

AspiringNurseMW · Jan 23, 2015

You can attend, but maybe as some people mentioned, do some courses online. Also be open and honest with your family, perhaps there are comprises that you can make, attending some part of the wedding while missing others.

For me for example, I have a full-time course load for my pre-nursing classes, however because I have to work and have 2 small children I've arranged it that for this and last semester I only physically had to be at school Tuesdays & Thursdays and the rest of my classes are online.

You are going to have to make a decision, you have to choose to perhaps take a smaller role than ideal in these weddings so that you can study during their downtimes. On the other hand if family is that important and you are not wanting to compromise, perhaps postponing your prenursing education is a choice. You are going to have to pick your priorities.

cassieann20 · Jan 23, 2015

Honestly it seems to me you don't want to be a nurse that bad. If you did you would find a way! Go to school over summer take a few semesters off, take online courses. I will do anything to go through nursing school because its something im passionate about! If you want it bad enough you'll find a way..

Sisyphus_01 · Jan 23, 2015

Sometimes colleges let you defer enrollment, at least I think so. That's something to look into.

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jan 23, 2015

Yes!! You can absolutely study then. I scheduled a trip to Paris during my second semester of nursing school. I brought my 40 pounds of books on my carry-on and studied away every night before bed. You just have to fit it in. Your family will support you. You could also study extra the week before to get a nice head start. I also worked full time all throughout nursing school and did just fine. It's possible if you are determined!

I went to London for 10 days, studied and had access to class work as well. I made up my clinical and it coordinated with a mid-semester break.

Unless you know your schedule; which in most instances you will have two years of pre-req's, so if possible, get those out the way prior to your nursing classes; find out if you have the option where you wait to take your nursing core classes.

RNTracy · Jan 23, 2015

Truthfully, I would still take the classes and figure it out when the time comes. I recently graduated from school and when I look back on the last 3 years I don't know how I was able to do it all, but it all worked out. I traveled all over the World and was in 5 weddings during nursing school and was able to graduate Cum Laude. I'm not tooting my own horn, but I learned that if you really want something, you will do whatever it takes to make it happen. I cant tell you how many times I dragged 5 heavy books on road trips and studied, it wasn't fun, but as all of nursing school is, its a commitment and takes a lot of dedication and it worked. There are always going to be barriers, but it is up to you how you challenge and overcome them.

"Nobody ever said it was going to be easy, but they promised it would be worth it." -unknown

ixchel · Jan 23, 2015

Oh, dear god to be 17 again. lol

Nursing school survives life, death and weddings every day. I promise.