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thank you all. This is incredibly helpful! I'm so excited for school. =](I never thought I'd say that lol

Hey all, I have Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy and I usually have seizures when I'm sleep deprived (only had 2 in my life). I will be going to college next year as a Nursing Student and Im really worried about my sleeping habits as a Nurse. I heard you have to work at unholy hours and that your sleep cycles are basically wrecked. I have a very mild case which is controlled with medication and I have been seizure free for 5 years:wink2: but I'm scared that these hours may affect me. I really want to be a nurse and I dont want this adversity to affect me in any way shape or form. Will most hospitals be understanding or will the demand for nurses everywhere mean that I wont be sleeping at all? What are some typical work hours? Thanks alot. :)

Hey all, I'm currently a senior in high school and I'm going to go Nursing School BSN next year. I got into La Salle's program and am definitely considering going there. I am also considering Virginia Commonwealth University, Duquesne University and University of North Carolina, Wilmington (probably wont get accepted) . If anyone know's anything about those nursing programs I would definitely appreciate some extra info. Especially La Salle. Anyway, I was just wondering what things to expect as a Nursing Student. I currently work at a clinic as a translator and I'm also the Vice President of Suburban Hospitals Medical Venturing crew so I have some experience around patients but my ultimate goal is to be a nurse practitioner (Pediactrics maybe) and I know there is quite a bit of schooling involved. How should I ready myself to be on the right path? What kinds of things will I be expected to do as a nursing student? Is it really that difficult? (people always say that its such a hard job, which i know but if you really love something then it takes some difficulty away right?) What things should I take with me to Nursing school? Will nursing school be hands on or mainly classroom work? I'm definitely passionate about Nursing and have been since 8th grade. I really love this career so any help would be appreciated. Thanks. :wink2: