I am in an ADN program. I started last January and will graduate in May 2013. I can tell you I stay overwhelmed and exhausted. The best thing for you to do is make sure the "busy" work is done first, this allows you to concentrate on studying for exams, clinicals, and care plans. This has worked for me, however nursing school is exhausting and overwhelming. It is not easy, if it were, everyone would do it. Good luck to you!