ShellKJos

I'm a mom and in an LPN program right now. My program is part-time, but I also work, and am finding that what helps me most to keep up with studying and still have time with my son and husband and get rest, is to be okay with studying in short bursts. I make flashcards for everything, which allows me to do quick reviews by myself in a short period of time, even just ten minutes. It is less intimidating to look at my schedule and find 15 minutes to an hour of study time than to expect myself to carve out a four or five hour chunk for studying. Also, studies have shown that studying frequently but in shorter bursts, say for 20 minutes to an hour, yields better retention than when you try to cram tons of material into one marathon study session. Good luck!

I am a second quarter, part time LPN student, and have been experiencing quite a bit of anxiety while on clinical shifts. I have had issues with anxiety in the past, but the last few years have been in a very balanced place. I am a licensed CNA but haven't actually worked in patient care before this, and am feeling a little overwhelmed with the daily reality of basic patient care. Any tips for getting used to the clinical setting, and managing the anxiety that is coming with it? This is really starting to undermine my confidence, and I know that will only make it more difficult to meet the challenges I will face on my clinical shifts.