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I will be a new LPN student in a few more weeks, and I am terrified. Although, I have been in the medical field 10 plus years working as a CNA, PCA, and MA. What do I need to look forward too juggling job, school, and family? I know I can do it, but at the same time I am afraid to get this far and fail... So my fellow peers I would appreciate many prayers, encouragement, suggestions, and help with great study techniques. I will also do my best to return the favor Thanks in advance
Sending prayers your way as you begin your journey to become a LPN. My advice is to have a balance. Study hard, play hard, and pray hard. Keep on top of your studying. You don't want to fall behind and if you do go to your instructor for help, that is what they are there for. Good luck and keep us posted!

Thank you for the encouragement!! I will fore sure use this sight for a lot of guidance and information. Long road ahead,but I know I can get through this journey..

[color=#cc0033]welcome to allnurses! wishing you the best in your journey. we have thread topics running in the nursing student forums almost continually discussing how to juggle work, family, studying etc. check out some of the forums:nursing community | nurses | nursing students . . or you can head over to the family section of our partner forum, "break room" for general off-topic discussion of common experiences:allnurses parenting/family centerhttp://allnurses-breakroom.com/parenting-family-center/you have plenty of company!

your anxiety sounds very normal to me. A lot of us (LPN and RN alike) felt unprepared the first year we worked. You will gain confidence with time. The good thing is, you care enough to be concerned. I hope you have peace soon.

You can totally do this. I went through a divorce, move, child (teenagers) issues, lost a job, started another, etc all within 3 months halfway through RN school. I wanted to quit in the worst way! Thankfully my ex husband encouraged me to keep the path and I came out the other side much stronger and so very proud of what I'd accomplished. Make sure you have a strong support system and use it! don't let guilt hold you back, your family will forgive you for putting school as a priority. Most of all......breathe. It's just school.