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I'm 11 weeks into my first semester and almost done with clinicals for this semester. I've read the horror stories too, but to me personally, it's really not bad at all. I'm actually going back to work tomorrow cause of the free time I have. Clinicals have been wonderful and such a great learning experience and a great place to really practice the fundamentals we're learning. I get good grades, I only study minimally (I wasn't a person who studied in the past either). It really depends on you and your school. I was TERRIFIED of the drug calculations, because we get kicked out if we don't get an A on the test- I got a 94 on my first try. But I'm only in my first semester, so that's all I can really comment on.

I worked full time during my class last semester and received an A. I studied all the time. During down time at work I always had my book out. I made flash cards and also used online flash cards which were extremely helpful! I also had a great teacher.

I think that all really depends on you. I will say I'm in A&P 1 now but in a 16 week course. It's a ton of work. I personally couldn't imagine it in a short summer course due to the amount of information you have to learn. I'm maintaining an A but basically every day I'm doing something for the class. But if you have the time to dedicate and feel you can handle it go for it!

Thank you all so much for your replies! As well as your kind words regarding my diabetes management, I only have one life so I definitely want to be as healthy as I can, while still enjoying myself. I now feel much better and relieved!

Hi all, new here. I am planning on starting nursing school in fall 2016. I am in the very beginning phase of this journey. I am a 22 year old type *2* diabetic, diagnosed 4 months ago. Ever since the onset of puberty and severe PCOS, I've struggled with insulin resistance. It eventually developed into diabetes because I was young, uneducated, and thought it didn't really matter. Anywho, now my sugar is very well controlled after losing 30 pounds. I am NOT on insulin. I just take metformin and watch my carb intake. My hba1c is 5.8%, fasting this morning was 89. I have no issues with low or high sugar. I also don't have any complications such as nerve damage, eye damage, kidney problems, etc. So my question is, do you think my diabetes will affect my chances of getting jobs? I know there are laws in place against discrimination and such, but I don't know how much of that applies to medical issues. I just worry that a hospital will want a physical and worry that I'm diabetic and assume my sugar is just out of control, even if my a1c is a good number. Thanks for reading and any insight on this question!

Not spring but I am hoping for fall! I already have an associates degree from there. I graduated in 2013. Now I am returning for the RN program. I'm taking anatomy and microbiology this coming spring and applying by april. Good luck!!