What have you learned about yourself/family while you've been in school?

Ive spent the last two years in nursing school, and have learned so much about myself and family!

I think one of the sweetest things I've learned is that my husband is proud of me!! (He calls me his school chicky *laughs* I'm nearly 40!!!!)

I've also learned that the cobwebs and dust threw the whole house are quiet comfy and really don't need me to disturb them now with a dusting : )

I've also learned that my family really does know where the kitchen is and can feed themselves!!! (They haven't starved in two years)

I've learned that Pharm isn't really so bad afterall (95 on the final)

I've learned patience and tolerance to the point I could scream (some of my classmates were well a class to themselves)

I've learned to be confident but not cocky.

I've learned that even at my age learning is a wonderful thing, no one is ever too old or too educated to learn something new.

[ZASHAGALKA, RN]

The major thing I learned in school is that I hate organized educational processes.

Oh and that an ADN outweighs a BA-Business when it comes to an equitable distribution of assets.

But then again, that last lesson was probably based on a collage of lessons that I learned about my family while in school . . .

But that's probably not where you were going with this thread . . .

~faith,

Timothy.

[r_janice]

Even though the topic is things you learned while IN nursing school, I have a few things Ive learned while completing prereqs for nursing school (been doing school fulltime and working fulltime also taking sumemr classes so its been rough...hoping the busy hectic schedule will prepare me for the hustle and bustle of nursing school) :

1) My fiance is capable of doing household chores and making sure the bills are paid on time :kiss

2) My daughter is growing up and doesnt need mommy to get herself through the day. Shes only 2 and already telling me "I do it Mommy. Leave me lone. I doing it" So independent so early........

3) My fiance CAN COOK (doesnt do it much when Im home) and it has to be good because the baby eats it. :chuckle

4) And lastly, how much everyone (family and friends) really is proud that I am in college and preparing for nursing school. The support and encouragement really does make a difference at the end of the day.

[rach_nc_03]

i've learned that i can handle a LOT more than i ever imagined.

that sometimes, you have crappy stuff going on in your personal life, but you have patients that need your full attention.

i learned to compartmentalize my life to keep from going crazy.

that taking care of the dying can shine a harsh light on your own life, and make you realize that life is too short to stay in a miserable situation.

that john edwards is right- there really ARE two americas.

never say never...i never thought of myself as a 'kid person', but i discovered a great joy in caring for children.

that we-- all people, regardless of race, nationality, or politics-- are really more alike than i ever imagined.

that there are people in any workplace that refuse to be happy, and they should be avoided.

that helping someone to get better has the power to make your entire week better.

no matter what people say, i have to eat well, sleep enough, and pee regularly, or i WILL get sick.

don't prejudge. you can't know someone unless you spend time with them.

let people help you, and love you. you'll need it.

[lucky4timesover]

I have learned that while I always knew I had a wonderful husband, I didn't really know how wonderful until I started NS.

I learned our 3 boys can survive with Nana instead of Mommy during the day and come out without any real damage from me not being there.

I learned that there are many people out there who are trying to scare you but if you just try to tune them out and focus on the real goal it is not that bad.

I learned that I can do this, no matter what the negative people in my life are saying.

I learned to thank God every night for all my blessings because there are so many people I have run into that have it much worse than me, even on my worst day.:)

Sunny

[jeanie250]

:)

Ive spent the last two years in nursing school, and have learned so much about myself and family!

I think one of the sweetest things I've learned is that my husband is proud of me!! (He calls me his school chicky *laughs* I'm nearly 40!!!!)

I've also learned that the cobwebs and dust threw the whole house are quiet comfy and really don't need me to disturb them now with a dusting : )

I've also learned that my family really does know where the kitchen is and can feed themselves!!! (They haven't starved in two years)

I've learned that Pharm isn't really so bad afterall (95 on the final)

I've learned patience and tolerance to the point I could scream (some of my classmates were well a class to themselves)

I've learned to be confident but not cocky.

I've learned that even at my age learning is a wonderful thing, no one is ever too old or too educated to learn something new.

[jeanie250]

I am nearly fifty and have been an LPN for more years than I can count. I have been investigating my options lately and realize that I would like to go back to school. My goals are to get my RN and go straight for my BSN. :balloons: I really have been feeling like maybe I am too old but yoy have gotten me excited about persuing my long time dream. :) Is there anyone out there who returned to school in there golden years any suggestions?

[ZASHAGALKA, RN]

I am nearly fifty and have been an LPN for more years than I can count. I have been investigating my options lately and realize that I would like to go back to school. My goals are to get my RN and go straight for my BSN. :balloons: I really have been feeling like maybe I am too old but yoy have gotten me excited about persuing my long time dream. :) Is there anyone out there who returned to school in there golden years any suggestions?

I knew an older doc just out of med school that I really liked. He told this story: He was 53 and teaching science in school. In the breakroom, he lamented to a teacher co-worker that it had been a life long dream of his to go to medical school. His co-worker responded, 'Then why don't you?' -- His response: 'Do you know how old I'd be when I was done?!?' - response back: 'Well how old will you be if you don't go?'

How old will you be if you don't go?

at almost 50, you probably have at least 15 yrs if not more till retirement. If you finish your degree by 55, that's 10 yrs worth of extra money AND extra contentment with yourself. Achieve your goals and you will find that that kind of contentment has no relationship to age.

~faith,

Timothy.

[CathRN]

I met my husband while in LVN school, the poor man has been faithful, loving, supportive, and runs telephone screening for me so that I can study. He cooks, cleans, pays the bills, etc. all so that I can study. Then, he helps me study for exams. I always knew he was a wonderful man, but he shows me how he supports me each and every day. I'm always telling him that if and when I'm finished with school, I'm going to nominate him for sainthood and that he should sit for boards with me. I'm currently in the LVN to RN transition program and he never complains about having to help me with the household stuff. My mother is very sick and he checks on her, takes her to the dr, etc. just so that I don't have to worry about it.

I have learned that all the stuff I used to think was so important (spotless house, always cooking and cleaning, etc) isn't all that important. One of us will get to the dusting, vacuuming, hiring someone to do the yardwork isn't a sin.

[Nemhain]

Everyone sounds as though they've got great support systems! I'm so happy for you all.

I've learned that I'm not nearly as tolerant of passive-aggressive behavior as I thought I was and that nursing professors are completely different from any other kind of professor.