1st two days....

[acorvette]

Well, I've survived the first 2 days of class! Now I have a mound of books and have no idea what to do with all of them. The first day all we did was talk about the school rules and rules of the class, then we moved on to things the last years class did and how some of those students handled some situations. Then pretty much listened to our teachers gab at each other, so it was pretty boring. Then on day 2, we were met with a ton of books and a very confusing explanation on how to use them, for example, today we had to read chap.8, in one book then use module 4 book that went with chapt.8, then had to look at unit 3 in another book to tie it all together. Why couldn't it all been in the same spot? They all said the same thing! But no one in the class has the reading schedule figured out, so tomorrow we are gonna get it explained hopefully.

I hate things to be unorganized and this is totally unorganized so i'm trying not to have a panick attack just trying to figure out how to get my stuff in order, but when i do it will be alot easier for me.

Family wise, i'm still feeling some guilt about not working and leaving my kiddos with family so i can go to class, i have never been away from my girls since they were born, in my head i feel they are my responsability, not anyone elses. I hate to ask for help, i'm always afraid that i'm imposing on that person and the things they need to do, so this is really new to me and i'm doing my best to make the most of it. I need a way to let go of the guilt i feel when i drop my kids off at my aunts or grandmas on my way to school, i leave feeling awful. I know they are in good hands, and they love going to visit with them so what's my problem?

I guess i never really saw how wrapped up in being a mom i am until now.

Anyways, way off course here, tomorrow will be day 3 and a friday and i know we have a test on monday so i'll spend the weekend studying.

We're just getting started so it's bound to be a wild ride, but one i'm gonna enjoy.

Good Luck to everyone else in the same boat and pat yourselves on the back for getting as far as you have!!

[Lamie]

How exciting!! I won't start my LPN program until late September, but I'm nervous already and have ordered a TON of books from alibris.com. The "Made Incredibly Easy" series. I figure reading through them before classes start won't hurt and at least I'll have some sort of a clue what expects me.

As far as kids go, you are lucky to have family nearby that can take care of them. My family lives abroad and my inlaws out-of-state, so my husband and I have to juggle this on our own. Our 8-year old will need before and after school care, and luckily a good friend of mine whose son happens to be his best friend will watch him. Our little 8-month old will have to go to daycare pretty much all day (the program starts at 8 am and ends at 3:30 pm). It is an excellent facility on campus and I was very impressed when I inspected it, but she is so fixated on me I just know she will cry her little eyes out when I leave her there. This is the only reason I would postpone school once more - because of her. I already held off on attending school last year when I found myself pregnant with her, and I might have to do it again if her little heart can't bear to be separated from me. I hope it will work out.

Have fun in class, I'm sure that confusing reading will get resolved soon. Keep us updated - I'm DYING to know what goes on in nursing school.

[caringtouch]

I'm sure once you get into a routine things will get better. And you shouldn't feel guilty about your kids by bettering yourself with an education you are making their lives better as well. Good luck to you in school.

[KIMMY03]

AWWWW!!

What happened?? I know you're probably really busy with a ton of work to do and new knowledge to absorb but I was really interested in hearing how your days at school were going and looking forward to hearing more from you. Whenever you have the time, please post!