00:01 So when you get into nursing school, treat nursing school like a job. 00:05 So, this is not easy, I won't lie to you. 00:09 You've got to balance your family, children, furry children or otherwise known as pets, nursing school is not easy. 00:18 Number one, nursing school is got to be your priority. 00:22 You've been accepted, you've beat so many others out there to get your spot in the program and start your journey. 00:29 So don't screw it up. 00:31 No, really. This is one of the hardest realizations that you have to make, and school is your priority. This was your goal, remember why you start it. 00:42 Now if you have small children or children at all, you have to understand it's perfectly okay to accept help. 00:50 Whether that'll be daycare, friends, family, whatever you've got to do or for someone to watch your kids, it's okay, do it. 01:00 Also, if you gotta stay after class and not go home, because your sweet, adorable children or your partner are waiting on you to help them find a sock, do something at home, work on their class project, make a Valentine's box, whatever it is, then stay at school a little bit longer. Just plan ahead. 01:19 So here's another big tip. Make a place in your home, if it all possible, to study. 01:25 Meaning, this is a clean non-clutter space, and when that door is closed, your kids, your family know not to interrupt you. 01:34 Try to set this boundary early, it may help, maybe. 01:40 But, for me, for example, my son used to walk by the office door and wait on me when I was in school. 01:46 And he knew, that when he saw me in the office, to wait until I come out. 01:52 Know that accepting help is crucial for you and this is really hard for a lot of us to do, but you cannot do it all. I repeat, as hard as you may try, it's best for a temporary timeframe, to accept help. 02:08 Let others help you, let others help get your kids to practice. 02:12 Use daycare, use grandparents, friends, whatever, Again, it's temporary. This will not be forever. 02:20 Now, you can't completely neglect your family or your partner or spouse. 02:25 No, absolutely not. It's not great for you. 02:28 So in your planner, pick a date, a night out a week, whatever works; make plans with your family. 02:35 You've got to have some time to relax. 02:38 Take your kids to the park, have a date with your spouse or your partner. 02:41 This is so needed for you and your family. Then, of course, get back to work-study.
The lecture Balancing Family and Children (LPN) by Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN is from the course Life-balance while in LPN School.
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