So, I've almost finished my second semester in the LPN program, with only 12 weeks left before graduation. I had no idea what I was doing going into this thing... I had my ideas and what they tell you at orientation to go on, but wow, it wasnt what I expected.
I must say that I had every intention of being online more to offer whatever support I could give, however became completely engrossed in my studies with such a challenging program that I quickly lost track of time. The first semester I remember thinking "How am I going to do this?".
I would bet that many of you are going through the same predicament.
When you're not in class, at clinicals, or studying, you are working, running the hosehold and taking care of the kids....and if you're lucky you get to actually sleep!
Sound familiar?
Is it hard at times? YES!
Is it a huge sacrifice? YES!
Is it a struggle to keep up with deadlines and skills, and testing schedules, clinicals and all the responsibilities of life...YES!
Is it worth every minute in the end? ABSOLUTELY YES!
Only now am I finally starting to see that light at the end of the tunnel....
Now, with all that being said, my point is:TRY not to get too discouraged.
Remember that when you're feeling alone and that all ever do it seems is school and studying, and you're so stressed out that you could "pop" at any moment... try and remember that it will all be worth it in the end, and to never give up.
It can be hard to keep your focus when there's so much going on around you. Keep your eyes on the prize. YOU can do this.
I am at my boiling point now. I've gotten behind on my reading and am failing 2 classes (maternity and peds) so I have to really focus on that, started clinicals, paper to write, presentations to do,(too much to list!) all this while trying to work and refinish a kitchen before I can move in to a new house:banghead:. I hope I can stay focused. I am in my 1st semester (we have intersession, 1st, and 2nd semester).
CarrieGL
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I am at my boiling point now. I've gotten behind on my reading and am failing 2 classes (maternity and peds) so I have to really focus on that, started clinicals, paper to write, presentations to do,(too much to list!) all this while trying to work and refinish a kitchen before I can move in to a new house:banghead:. I hope I can stay focused. I am in my 1st semester (we have intersession, 1st, and 2nd semester).