Relationships and Nursing school

jillnurse2b · May 21, 2006

Don't worry! I just finished my junior year of nursing school and I'm still with my boyfriend of 2 1/2 years! We were both very busy, me with nursing, him working on his masters, but it just made our time together that much more special. I think if you love each other then it'll work!

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · May 21, 2006

I am wondering how I am going to be able to manage my relationship while in nursing school. I am going to be very busy and I donot think that I will be able to give the relationship the attention it needs. I am seriously toying with the idea of breaking it up to concentrate on school. I love him but I dont think i can stand the distraction that my boyfriend can be sometimes. Can someone give me an idea on they coped being in a relationship or marriage while in nursing school??

Two time-consuming children, one husband working on his MBA while I was in school for 3.5 years....and we're all still together :)

Thing is, if time spent at school is going to drive you two apart, then school wasn't the problem: your relationship was.

Either you're going to still be together because it was meant to be, or you're not. Good relationships enhance your life, not put a hold on it.

Best of luck to you!

MadamMermaid, LPN · May 22, 2006

If your guy isn't LOVING the fact that you got into a program you've worked hard to get into...and respects that you're gonna need lots of time for studying...then he's not the right person. If you're serious about attaining your goals and creating a life of stability, then he should be too. A needy selfish cry baby doesn't want that for you. Busy lifestyles will always be a strain unless you've just won the lotto and have all the time in the world. Just make this a challenge you're both up for to see what a strong solid couple you can be. No matter how much he loves you, he will get lonely. Just be complete romantic fools when you get the chance.

Besides, isn't it the best feeling when you've been apart for awhile and finally have time to be together?

pink2blue1 · May 22, 2006

I'll agree that it is tough on a relationship. I am just coming up on a year in school and I have managed my fiance and our 3 kids and working 12 hours a week as a CNA while doing it. I would see hos it goes once school starts and just be up front with your boyfriend about how your schedule is going to be. It's been tough and we have had our share of arguments, but nothing devastating. Give it a go before giving it up.

Good luck

Princess74 · May 22, 2006

When I went to nursing school I paid a firend to have relations with my husband on a weekly basis-it gave me time to study. It brought out the compassionate side of me and made me a better nurse. After, we moved far away

:uhoh21: TMI

Lisa CCU RN, RN · May 22, 2006

When I went to nursing school I paid a firend to have relations with my husband on a weekly basis-it gave me time to study. It brought out the compassionate side of me and made me a better nurse. After, we moved far away

LOL. Are you serious!!!!!

Princess74 · May 22, 2006

LOL. Are you serious!!!!!

I REALLY hope not!!

YoungWiseWoman · May 22, 2006

I broke up with my boyfriend before I started nursing school. I did not break up with him b/c of school, I broke up with him because I knew he could not be supportive. I thought about trying it out, but I did not have time to worry about our relationship when I had business to take care of. I am glad I did it because I do not have the stress of having to worry about him. I think it depends on the person and the relationship, but if you feel it's not going to work cut your ties now so you can be over it by the time school starts. That was my plan and it worked for me. GOOD LUCK

pink2blue1 · May 22, 2006

When I went to nursing school I paid a firend to have relations with my husband on a weekly basis-it gave me time to study. It brought out the compassionate side of me and made me a better nurse. After, we moved far away

Oh Please tell me you aren't serious! I am also wondering how it brought out the compassionate side of you thus making you a better nurse. I agree...TMI:uhoh21:

Nony · May 22, 2006

When I went to nursing school I paid a firend to have relations with my husband on a weekly basis-it gave me time to study. It brought out the compassionate side of me and made me a better nurse. After, we moved far away[/quote
Umm??? By relations do you mean what I think you do?? or do you have another meaning for the word?? You are kidding right???:uhoh21:

lizzybeth · May 23, 2006

my husband and i don't have the best relationship in the world, but he has surprised me by how supportive he is of me in nursing school. who knows--maybe he wants to ditch me when i am making money! but anyways--whatever it is it's working out for me.

sometimes dumping someone can be very stressful and you do not need any additional stress when you are studying and so involved in nursing school. my advice to you is to focus on school and if he is not supportive, let the relationship fade away. it is much easier to move on with no children or marriage involved so just--forge on! and let fate take care of it!

Mishy1025 · Jun 6, 2006

All I can say is I met my bf two days before school started and yes sometimes studying gets in the way of things, but if there supportive then it will work out. I can remember times I would be yell at him for no reason at all and he'd just take it....my bad. I was never was like a total dog but there were one or two nights during finals and midterms where I would freak out. If you wanna break up with ur bf just before you go to college to have fun or whatever do it if thats what you wanna do. School is not an excuse because it is totally possible.