The Gravy Train is Over...

I am definitely overwhelmed... I have had several quizzes and lab skills check offs within the first two weeks of school.  Thankfully, I have achieved perfect scores on everything so far but the work has just begun. I have so much homework, several group and individual projects, medication cards, and tons of "pre-work" to do before each clinical day. There doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to complete everything since I am in class basically all day Monday thru Friday. This is definitely going to be a hard semester because I do not know what to expect or what the outcome will be. My professors all seem pretty helpful. Some more thorough than others but I am used to that from my grad school days. I must admit, I have already learned so much and I look forward to what's to come. I am excited about starting clinicals and learning "hands-on". Luckily, I was able to get a head start on some homework assignments yesterday. If I can get everything done in advance then it will make my semester much easier. However, it doesn't seem realistic because I also have to study for quizzes and tests, take notes, and read all the lecture material on top of doing all the other stuff. I have several friends in other nursing programs and they are experiencing the same thing so I know it's not me overreacting. Nursing school involves alot and it takes alot to make it through.