Student nurse and Video games.

amoLucia · Dec 21, 2012

Is this a FOR-REAL thread?

MrAB · Dec 21, 2012

Yeah, definitely. My husband got through his program and he still played video games. I got through my first semester playing Skyrim. It's totally doable.

I was going to complete nursing school, but then I took a Skyrim to the knee. :woot:

Skips, MSN, RN · Dec 21, 2012

I was going to complete nursing school, but then I took a Skyrim to the knee.

HAHAHAHA. Love it.

flying_ace2 · Dec 21, 2012

To keep my sanity, I play Skyrim for a set amount of time, no more than 1 hour, just to give myself a little break!

Jennybrie · Dec 21, 2012

I play video games on occasion when I feel I have the time or I want to unwind from the day. You have to find some way to relieve the stress of school and playing games is a healthy outlet. If you find that you're playing too much and your grades are failing then you have a problem but until then play away. :yes:

Currently I'm playing Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare and before that it was Dead Island. I guess killing zombies is my therapy.

lifelearningrn, BSN, RN · Dec 21, 2012

You 'occasionally' play video games? Even with a clinical class, you'll probably be able to play the occasional video game.

If you're one of those 4-5 hours at a time kind of gamers--- not so much. But since you play occasionally- you should be okay. ;)

Eterrybe · Dec 21, 2012

I use to play COD all the time and after I got into my BSN program I had to put everything away! If i wanted to play video games I could see that my test grades would drop so eventually i just put it all in the closet and kept the books out.

TickTackJo · Dec 21, 2012

I think that everyone needs a break from studying, and if your break consists of playing a video game then go for it! Of course you need to prioritize, but there is no shame in having a little time for yourself.

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP · Dec 22, 2012

All weekend? Probably not. 1-3 hours per week? Probably yes. You make time for the most important things to you.

Is this a FOR-REAL thread?

Yea, I think it is. While it does come off as immature to 'worry' about such a thing as a video game, it is important to him.

Skips, MSN, RN · Dec 22, 2012

All weekend? Probably not. 1-3 hours per week? Probably yes. You make time for the most important things to you.
Yea, I think it is. While it does come off as immature to 'worry' about such a thing as a video game, it is important to him.

I don't think it's an immature thing to like to do. There are a lot of adults that like to play video games, just like there are adults that like to watch movies...or garden...or cook. It doesn't make it any less mature. It's just a hobby. Everybody has their hobbies they like. Just sayin'. (:

I think there is a stereotype to "gamers" that the media has done oh so well to portray to other people.

Stephalump · Dec 22, 2012

I don't think it's an immature thing to like to do. There are a lot of adults that like to play video games, just like there are adults that like to watch movies...or garden...or cook. It doesn't make it any less mature. It's just a hobby. Everybody has their hobbies they like. Just sayin'. (:
I think there is a stereotype to "gamers" that the media has done oh so well to portray to other people.

Well a thread concerned solely with the idea that nursing school (a path to a career) might interfere with gaming certainly doesn't help any stereotypes out there.

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP · Dec 22, 2012

Well a thread concerned solely with the idea that nursing school (a path to a career) might interfere with gaming certainly doesn't help any stereotypes out there.

I didn't take it that way. He seems like he's willing to give up video games if required, but was asking the opinion of people who've already gone through it whether he would have any extra time for his hobby. To me, it just seems like he wants to be prepared for what's to come for him.