Once school gets out on a break you might be so excited to finally get some rest from nursing school. you will soon realize after about a week that you are bored and have nothing to do. Well, there are several productive things you can do once on a break to fill your time. With social media addictions nowadays it might be difficult to think of things other than posting to social media but there are a few great things you can do once on a school break.
Read a Book
Get a kindle unlimited subscription for the winter break and read all the top books that you want. Read off your phone, computer, tablet, or kindle. If you are not into kindle books, then go to your local bookstore, new or used, and buy a few books to read for yourself.
Study for the NCLEX
If it is your last semester of nursing school and your last break before it is over, I suggest maybe purchasing a book to study for the NCLEX. I know some people like to last minute study before the exam but really putting that information in your head before your capstone or practices allows you to be more knowledgeable. I personally read the Saunders study guide for the NCLEX. The book is absolutely highly informative and is the best study guide on all of amazon.
Another great guide that is awesome and great to use while following its nursing study program is the NURSING.com NCLEX study guide. They have a program that preps you for the NCLEX and it is a simple thing to do during the break.
Establish a Workout Routine
Get a gym membership, watch a lot of YouTube videos, or simply work out in your house. Having a break from classes and studying gives you time to care about your healthy and healthy habits. Gym memberships can be expensive so simply working out in your house or going for a run is the cheap and affordable option. Working out can include going to a martial arts class, attending yoga classes, spinning classes, weights, running, and much more. remember to eat a balanced diet while working out because majority of your good health is from the food you eat.
Pick Up Some Work Shifts
Some people like to earn some money on their breaks. Doing this can give you the additional bucks you need for the oncoming semester, or just spoiling yourself because you need to treat yourself. If you are working as a CNA while going to school, it is usually pretty easy to pick up a few shifts or even partial shifts. Make sure that you can still enjoy your break and don't work the entire time. Getting some rest and fun time on top of extra money is always nice to have during your breaks.
Binge Watch Every TV Series
Binge-watching shows on Disney +, Netflix, Hulu, Paramount, and more can fill the time pretty quickly. Although I wouldn't say it is productive, it sure is fun. Until you run out of shows to watch. But binge-watching an entire series such as Game of Thrones, The Witcher, The Originals, Stranger Things, Vampire Diaries, and more. You could always purchase the series online for cheap and then resell them online to get your money back instead of paying full price.
Have a Girl's Night Out
If you are a guy you will probably have a video game day with your friends. For the girls, I suggest going out and having some fun. this can include getting your nails done, hair done, going out dancing, movies, cocktail nights, mimosa towers, charcuterie boards, movies, shopping, or even a craft night. it is so easy to become introverted and want to stay in the house all day.
Go On A Vacation
if you happen to not be extremely broke you should go on a vacation or road trip! Using Airbnb, cheap flights, and road trips are great ways to travel on a budget. I also suggest looking up how to travel to specific places on a budget to find tips and tricks. Such as “How to travel to Vegas on a budget”. You might find tips on how to get cheap drinks and have fun for little to no money. It absolutely sucks to wait 4 whole years without traveling on your own true vacation. So using a winter or summer break is a great way to travel and take advantage of not having to attend classes.
Build Something
I like to take inspiration from YouTube videos. Watching furniture building and DIY projects online is a great way to waste a lot of time but become extremely inspired to build something radical. Currently, I am in the middle of two projects. I am refinishing an old vintage trunk and I am planning out how to build a nice bookshelf. I do not have a lot of money so I definitely looked up how to do everything on a tight budget. Having a few months off from school is the perfect excuse to start building something you have always wanted but never wanted to spend money on.
Enjoy Your Break
the most important thing of all is to take a mental breather from school. Nap, sleep, watch TV, and do whatever your heart desires. Burnout from school and nursing is real. So treat yourself during the breaks and remember to hang in there, school is not forever and it is almost over. Maybe you have a few semesters or only one semester left. I hope you enjoyed my list of things to do when school is on a break!
