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How Do I Get Through Pre-Reqs?

I am a mom, nurse, college student, and now I'm "coaching" my 9 year olds' rec league soccer team!!! I know it's a lot, but I want to be involved with my kids, but I need to work and I'm trying to get my RN so I can provide a better life for them. I am currently enrolled in A&P 1 and my humanities course is Intro to Philosophy. The A&P I'm pretty sure I will eventually get the hang of, once we get past the petty junk of neutrons and all that. When it gets into the stuff I actually understand, I'm not worried about that. Intro to Philosophy?! (YAWN)! I have no idea what I was thinking getting into THAT!!! Anyway, I guess I'm trying to ask if anyone has any ideas on how to organize my life and ALL of these things I'm doing ALL. AT. ONE. TIME. LOL!

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Ihuoma’s Answer

You’re doing an incredible job balancing so many roles! It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but your dedication to your family and your future is inspiring.

One practical tip: try setting up a shared digital calendar (like Cozi or Skylight) for your whole family. Pre-planning your week and putting everyone’s activities, work shifts, and assignments in one place can help you stay organized and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Plus, everyone can check the calendar and stay on the same page. You’ve got this!
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Michelle’s Answer

That certainly is a lot to balance! It sounds like pre-planning will be key for you. I would suggest doing as much prep for the week as possible on the weekend (meals, outfits, etc). Designated study times will also be important. Perhaps your kids can utilize this time to study or read a book. Making a “team approach” to the household duties/chores might also help.

Establishing a good routine now will be helpful. Once you start the nursing courses, the clinical time will also have to be added into the equation. I recommend being honest to yourself about how much you can do in addition to your studies and everyday parenting duties. Nursing school won’t last forever!

A last thought is to find out if anybody in your classes has children about the age of yours. If so, you could study together while the kiddos play!

I wish you the best as you work towards becoming a nurse!
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the info. However, this question is from over 3 years ago and I'm completely done with all of my pre-reqs now. That was good advice 👌 Julie
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Julie’s Answer

Treat intro to philosophy as a psych course; it is interesting, and not especially valid as a nurse, but one of the classes you need to apply to nursing school. A&P is much more interesting and valid for nursing, but it is a bit more rigorous with labs, etc.
Good luck; sounds like you have a lot on your plate!
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