Soon to graduate, need advice!

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Specializes in Psych nursing, DD nursing.

I am currently an RN student and will graduate in May. I plan to start my BSN online this summer either July or September. I am currently an LPN, but I have never worked as an LPN or even as a CNA. I live with my parents to save money before I more out next year. I want to make money, but I don't necessarily need a ton of money to support myself either. I plan to start applying for jobs soon. My question is, should I be looking for part-time or full-time jobs??? I am afraid of overwhelming myself as a new nurse, but I also don't need TOO much free time on my hands. I would love to work full-time before I start my BSN, but once I start my classes I still need enough time to do all my school work and to not alienate myself from my friends and family like I have been doing. I also would like to finish my BSN as soon as I can and be able to take 2-3 classes at a time.

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Specializes in ICU.

I see no reason why you can't work full time. I am working full time and taking 7 classes, none online, right now. If you're only going to be taking 2-3 classes, you'll be just fine working full time.

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.

Highly recommend working full time as a new RN. You learn a fraction of what you need in nursing school; on the floor is where you hone your practice. If you worked part time with more days off in between, you would have a harder time getting into your groove.

If the FT hours are too overwhelming with classes, I would advise you to delay the BSN program until you get more comfortable.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

As other posters advise go for full time...

as as a hiring manager, I would be more interested in you with full time potential...

"part time is just too loose"

of of course I only have 45 years experience....

keep on, keeping on.....

and best wishes...

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I understand where your coming from. You don't want to feel too overwhelmed being it's your first nursing job. In that case, I would start off part time and pick up hours as you go. Trust and believe, there will always be extra hours for you to pick up in any hospital or facility. I'm an LPN and I work part time but pick up shift as am available; most times I end up working full time. Good luck.

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