I am currently in my second semester. It is harder as the levels go on. It's harder for me just because there is sooooo much paperwork envolved with my clinical. First semester seemed hard because of the culture shock. Everything was so new and we needed to get all of our skills checked off....tiring yes....worth it....yes!! Right now, I am in your boat. Fiance is hating me because clinicals are taking up so much of our "us time" he has threatened to leave...even though we discussed all of the stresses of clinicals before I started...fun huh...and my son is acting out (he is 3) ....i feel like a bad mom....even though im not....joys of clinicals....i wouldnt change it though...i am not giving up on a wonderful future for me and my son....if the guy is in the picture....i guess we will see....sigh....hope you can find solace in knowing that others are struggling with you. All the best!!!