So besides nursing school, what do you all do in your spare time?

[i<3u]

So all that time everyone was telling me that I wouldn't have a life during my first year of nursing school, I kind of wish I paid them no mind

The first semester is coming to a close and I'm starting to regret quitting my job to focus solely on nursing school. Don't get me wrong I HATED my job (worked at a grocery store around the corner from my house...convenience) but I feel like I could've been a little bit more productive. I was told that the nursing program will be more stressful and more of a load next semester but this semester, I've been sitting on my butt and studying/writing care plans. I know many of you are probably saying well get of your bum and get a job then . I'm just venting. I'd really like to get started on getting some sort of volunteer experience, but I don't know where to start when none of it really has anything to do with healthcare.

When the semester ends, I can get my CNA license without taking the test, by proof of completing Fundamentals. I plan to work per diem with that...hopefully with an externship or tech position. Anyway, I hope all of you are having an amazing semester!

[QuarterLife88, MSN, RN, NP]

Free time? What's that?

I wish I could crack a book that didn't contain the word "Nursing" on the cover. I miss reading for fun so badly.

[oklahomagal]

I wash laundry, eat dinner and sleep in my spare time. LMAO

[Blu rose]

I listen to music (well, even while studying) and sleep (I miss sleeping peacefully like before starting nursing school)

[RKpianoman, APRN]

I get on allnurses during my free time! Heck, I get on allnurses even when I don't have free time haha

[OB-nurse2013, BSN, RN]

I spend time with my husband and kiddies. Clean the house or do one of my ten million loads of laundry waiting. I know everyones school is different but at my school the first semester was pretty easy, I'm nearing the end of my second and it's definately a lot more time consuming. I've heard from students ahead of me the third gets even harder so you may not be quite so bored for long. :)

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

Besides work, with my boyfriend and family and friends. I still like to hang out and have a good time.

[Nomijen]

Run, kayak, we frequently visit my parents and friends out of town :)

[AgentBeast, MSN, RN]

Free time? What free time?

[Jennybrie]

I make time away from studying and school. I think it's very important to have down time to relax and revive. I'll do anything from enjoying a glass of wine to hanging out with friends. Quality is more important than quantitiy so any time that I set aside is precious and should be thoroughly enjoyed.

[ashleyisawesome, BSN, RN]

im not sure what people mean when they say they have no free time, unless they work full time and go to school full time..

i work per diem (usually twice a week, sometimes more, sometimes less), and go to school five days a week and i have plenty of free time. strange...

tonight is trick or treat night in my town so i am dressing up as a zombie nurse and handing out candy to little kids. haha.

[alby_dangle]

Besides sleeping I'm an avid movie watcher....anything to get my mind in a different world for 2 hours. It usually does the trick and its a nice break from everything else for a little while. :)