Summers upon us!

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Specializes in CCU, Geriatrics, Critical Care, Tele.

Many students take summer classes; getting prereqs done, fitting an elective in here and there or just wanting to squeeze in another course quickly. However, summers adds the extra variables of the children and sometimes a spouse. How to juggle the kids free time with the needs of your spouse and family and still stay on top of your schoolwork? Do you hire a neighborhood teen to take the kids to the pool for a few hrs so you can study? Do you send them to summer camp? Or do you try to take your books or iPad to the pool or park with you?

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Specializes in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

Hmmm....I haven't really thought about this too much. I still work so I'll be reviewing this past year during my breaks and when my SO goes to work in the AM (after she switches back from PM shift -- most of my studying has occured at night). I don't have classes this summer so any studying I do will be review and prepping for the year that will be potentially dooming me (peds and OB/GYN). Otherwise, everything else will be part of a nicer, easier flow and I will enjoy it immensely. :)

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Specializes in CVICU.

I'm 19 and halfway done with my RN program so I guess I'm an outlier here.. I'm spending my summer in Buenos Aires, Argentina :D

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