I have been out of school for s e v e r a l years now....but I remember putting in lots of study time. I had 3 babies at the time (5 and under)...so I had to grab study time anywhere I could. I was in the BS program. I didn't have to work during that period so I had some time I could designate to studying when kids were napping, etc. School was my life at that time!!!---or at least, it felt like it. I really enjoyed it though. it is WELL worth it. One of my daughters is in the nursing program right now, as a matter of fact. She loves it.