Being a nursing student is already a tough job. But add parenting and work to the equation, and it can often feel overwhelming. However, it doesn't have to be. In a recent episode of Nursing Student Coach, Nurse Lauren, a registered nurse and a parent, shared her survival guide for triumphing over the challenges of balancing parenting, work, and nursing school.
Nurse Lauren, through personal anecdotes and practical advice, detailed her journey through nursing school while being a parent. She underscored the importance of time management and highlighted the potential need for early morning or late-night study sessions. Creating more time is key to balancing the demands of parenting, work, and nursing school.
One crucial point that Nurse Lauren emphasized was the need to ask for and accept help. Whether it's from a partner, family, neighbors, or babysitters, having a support system is crucial. No one can do it all, and that's perfectly okay.
While time management is crucial, Nurse Lauren ...