Nursing School-- Your biggest challenge ?

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now, that i'm in nursing school, after hearing so many things about how hard it is. it's not really as bad as everyone says. i can deal with not having a social life (parties) but, i don't know if i can deprive myself of sleep any longer. the work load,staying up until 3a.m. studying isn't working! i'm always tired(i need my beauty sleep, lol ) any advice, wisdom, suggestions would be appreciated.

what's been your biggest challenge in nursing school?

thanks =)

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My biggest challenge has been trying to balance being married and having 4 kids. My housework/laundry has suffered the most but it's worth it in the long run. I have a great family and they all support me in this adventure. I just can't stay up all night and study. I won't remember a thing I've studied. I usually go to bed around 10:30-11:00 and get up at 4:30 to study before everyone else gets up. My brain is fresh, it's quiet and I don't have to feel guilty about everyone tip-toeing around me. A quick shower and a pot of coffee and I'm good to go.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

My biggest challenge is balancing school, work, and a sick husband. I can't stay up all night studying, but I'm always up between 4 and 5 to either read or review my notes. But hey! It's going to be worth it in the end.

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

Sleep is probably the most important thing you need. If you get good sleep you will be better focused, retain more in lecture, and do better on exams. An extra hour of sleep will benefit you more than an extra hour of studying if you aren't getting enough. Try to study the most effective way that works for you so you can study less, and organize and do your time management the most efficient way so you can put sleep as a priority.

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You're all right, it will pay off & Thanks, for the replies

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All that studying was really bogging down my brain. So now, to help with that, I take one hour every single day to do whatever I want that has nothing to do with nursing! It's very refreshing!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight.
now, that i'm in nursing school, after hearing so many things about how hard it is. it's not really as bad as everyone says. i can deal with not having a social life (parties) but, i don't know if i can deprive myself of sleep any longer. the work load,staying up until 3a.m. studying isn't working! i'm always tired(i need my beauty sleep, lol ) any advice, wisdom, suggestions would be appreciated.

what's been your biggest challenge in nursing school?

thanks =)

learning how to teach myself difficult material bc one of my teachers doesnt teach very well.

other than that..iim ok. ill sleep when im dead:lol2:

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You need to find some way to organize your time, split up your work so you're not staying up so late every night... Go to class, do the required readings or read that chapter AHEAD of class, so once you get to class you already have the basic knowledge and don't need to memorize the notes each night. ;)

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