Any other nursing students out there?

I am also a 22 year old nursing student. Currently working on my BSN and then want to go back for my master's. I will agree nursing school is difficult while trying to mantain a full-time work schedule on top of boyfriend, house, etc. My weight started slipping when I was in a mentally and physically abusive marriage. After finally getting out of that I began to lose the weight I had packed on over the couple of years. I am currently with an amazing man, learning to eat right, going to school, and focusing of being a happier me. My goal is to just get these last 15lbs of stubborn weight off, tone up my body, and maintain a healthier me!

I am in the same boat!

I am 24 and doing an LPN program, but it is way more intensive then I thought it was going to be! This is year 7 of post secondary education for me (have a B.Sc in Environmental Science and a diploma in Equine management) and the years of sitting and studying are finally catching up!

I am super excited to start my last year in September! And just finished my one-on-one with a nurse in June, where I got to do lots of my skills (I think I am on my way to mastering IV insertion! After missing on my first three attempts!).

I guess you could say we're twins.lol. I am 21 as well, in nursing school full time, and working in a hopsital full time as a CNA (night shift). I can definately sympathize with you. I feel like I'm always tired and it's easier to say "oh ill work out later" and eat something easy but not so great for you. I've been really working hard this past month on creating a schedule I can work with now and when I return to school for my last semester in the fall. If your looking for encouragement or motivation feel free to add me
Diana

I'm not nursing, but I just finished grad school for physical therapy, so I feel your pain. I just graduated and I'm still trying to get myself back on track. Just think of how much better you'll feel if you can commit to a healthier lifestyle during such a stressful time!

I'm so sending you a friend request!

I'm 22. I finished nursong school in December 2011, then took & passed boards. Now I'm a RN!! I gained about 45-50lbs during nursong school. I've lost 24 of that so far. I still have quite a bit to go!

I know how hard it is...nursing school, clinicals, studying, stress eating, tests...it gets so overwhelming! Just know that if being a nurse is what you REALLY want to do, you can get through it!! Trust me, the end result is so rewarding. At least once a day I'm amazed by my patients and how deeply I care for them!

Any other nursing students/students/nurses, feel free to add me too! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE

I'm starting classes to become a LPN in September. Please tell me its not all bad!

I'm 26 and I start RN school in sept. And I start my new job as a full time night shift patient care technician at a hospital. I lost 40 pounds before but gained it all back during pregnancy. And I haven't lost the baby weight yet. Its been a year and a half now and I'm ready to lose 35 lbs. Hopefully nursing school and working again will help me stay busy.

I heard a lot of stories of weight gain in nursing students and night shift workers. I'm gonna be both so hopefully I make it work in my favor. I'm going to bring healthy food to class and snack on veggies n fruits and will be staying away from vending machines and fast food. Getting in exercise whenever I can.

Pls add me too..I'm new here and I could use the support especially from my fellow nursing students and night shift workers.

I'm 24 and am in the last 2 semesters of my prerequisites before I can apply for the LPN-RN Transition Program and have been a nurse for 5 years. as an LPN, and for those of you wondering, it's not all that bad Though I do work nights for that reason.. being that the administration and powers that be, along with family, visitors, and lawyers don't show up in the middle of the night and there is usually enough time to take a breath and enjoy your time, and sometimes, if your workplace allows, to work on school work. I just left a 6pm-6am job for an 11-7 shift job and start my first night at a new job tonight (fingers crossed!) :drinker:

I started out nursing school as a skinny minnie and when I got comfortable being a nurse and not working 1000 hours, I took my time and the weight piled on, lol. So no it's time to undo the damage of relationship/work weight and keep busy this semester! I hope to work my way up to a supervisory position one day.

Keep your eye on the prize, ladies; nurse, upcoming nurse, or not!

Hi!

Just wanted to say- anyone can add me!

I am starting my second year of nursing school (RN) in one week. I have three kids ages 7,5, and 3 and I work full-time as a medical records clerk and occasional CNA. I did work full-time as a CNA my first semester last year which was very hard on my family. I am thirty (eek!) and have a BS in geology.

I had fifty lbs to lose and lost 20lbs before school started by walking and doing yoga. First semester I stopped exercising and gained almost all of it back. Then I started running- which actually helped with the stress level of school! I lost all of the weight I had gained and then some. And ran a half marathon the week after finals.

I haven't been very dedicated this summer, had to take two months off of running, so I've stalled with my weight loss. (I joined mfp after I had already lost weight) But, I started doing C25k (starting week 6 on Tuesday). I am planning to keep running through the school year and doing the half again after graduation!

Just finished an accelerated BSN program (14 months of good times) just took and passed the NCLEX. I start my MSN in nursing informatics in the fall. I gained 50 lbs during the program but working towards shedding it. Feel free to add me. I'll also share any study guides that I have.

Rob