i just started the lvn to adn program at kaplan college-san diego this september. i have been an lvn for about 2 1/2 years now and am really excited about continuing on to become an rn. this has been a life long dream of mine but with family and kids it has been on hold for a few years now. in a way i wish i would have gone straight to rn school but like i said, with family and kids its been a work in progress. now that i am in the program i am trying to keep it all together and juggling school, work, husband, and 2 young kids (1yr and 5 yrs) :heartbeat. at this point i am feeling a bit overwhelmed with the workload and how to manage it all. i am still trying to figure out how to study and what studying technique will help me best. i still have'nt had my first exam in any of my classes yet, but i am hoping that i have enough faith and strength to make it through. i am hoping i can find the best way to manage my time for school as well as still make time for my family.:redpinkhe