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Kyla
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How do you all balance and maintain a healthy lifestyle with friends, family, and nursing school all at once #fall25?
I am a sophomore in college currently taking pre reqs. I apply for nursing school in the fall of 26. Feeling a little anxious and nervous about it. I’m scared I’m not doing enough.
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Andrew Dinh
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Totally normal to feel anxious. A few things that helped me find balance:
Keep a simple weekly routine. Not a strict schedule, just a loose plan so school, friends, and downtime all have a place. It makes everything feel way less chaotic.
Stay on top of pre reqs, but don’t overwork yourself. Consistent studying beats marathon cramming. If you are passing classes and actually learning the material, you are already doing enough.
Set small non school goals. Stuff like going to the gym twice a week, calling family on Sundays, or grabbing dinner with a friend once a week. Those tiny habits add up to a healthy balance.
Tell people when you are busy. Friends and family usually understand when you have exams or labs. Communicating early keeps everyone on the same page.
Take breaks without guilt. Burnout hits nursing students fast. Rest literally helps you perform better.
You are only a sophomore and already planning ahead, which is a huge sign that you are doing great. You do not have to have everything figured out right now. You are building the foundation piece by piece, and that is exactly what you should be doing.
Keep a simple weekly routine. Not a strict schedule, just a loose plan so school, friends, and downtime all have a place. It makes everything feel way less chaotic.
Stay on top of pre reqs, but don’t overwork yourself. Consistent studying beats marathon cramming. If you are passing classes and actually learning the material, you are already doing enough.
Set small non school goals. Stuff like going to the gym twice a week, calling family on Sundays, or grabbing dinner with a friend once a week. Those tiny habits add up to a healthy balance.
Tell people when you are busy. Friends and family usually understand when you have exams or labs. Communicating early keeps everyone on the same page.
Take breaks without guilt. Burnout hits nursing students fast. Rest literally helps you perform better.
You are only a sophomore and already planning ahead, which is a huge sign that you are doing great. You do not have to have everything figured out right now. You are building the foundation piece by piece, and that is exactly what you should be doing.