The first semester of the BScN program is coming to an end with two weeks left before exams begin. It has been quite an experience, much more difficult that I had anticipated. I was overwhelmed with the amount of papers that we have to write as well as learning the APA format for all of the papers.
When the semester began, I was working four or five shifts a week, which now has dwindled down to two. It's almost impossible to be a student in this program and work full-time, manage a family of five, and be successful. I have spent many nights throughout this semester sitting at my kitchen table until around 4am completing homework, then setting my alarm clock for 6am to edit what I had just completed.
I am happy to say that I'm pretty sure I'm going to pass all of my courses this semester, but, I have had to make some sacrifices along the way. My advice get organized right away, utilize your time management skills to the best of your ability, and learn how to function on very little sleep
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When the semester began, I was working four or five shifts a week, which now has dwindled down to two. It's almost impossible to be a student in this program and work full-time, manage a family of five, and be successful. I have spent many nights throughout this semester sitting at my kitchen table until around 4am completing homework, then setting my alarm clock for 6am to edit what I had just completed.
I am happy to say that I'm pretty sure I'm going to pass all of my courses this semester, but, I have had to make some sacrifices along the way. My advice get organized right away, utilize your time management skills to the best of your ability, and learn how to function on very little sleep
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Hey Tracy,
I have so much respect for you and I have since the day I met you on the first day of classes. When I am having a hard time with what I go through in school I just remember you and all the women in our course who are doing what you are doing. I think it's awesome and it's going to make you such a strong person, even more then you already are. I think that you are in the right place and I truly believe that! Your going to make a great nurse, keep going!
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