So, looking at the finances, it looks as though I will need to work through nursing school, if for nothing else than for the medical insurance. The school's policy is over twice what I pay through work and would be more expensive for my prescriptions as well. No to mention little things like car insurance, car loan, etc. Luckily (?), it looks like we (my dad and I) will get a line of credit on the house instead of taking out the Direct loans through the school. Those interest rates are HIGH!
So, share your stories of working and going to nursing school! Any tips for how to make this work? If it helps, I work in an emergency room during registration and work night shift. I currently work three 12-hour shifts but will be working two 12's, an 8, and a short 4 hours shift once fall semester starts. I may be able to drop down to part time if needed. I haven't discussed that with my supervisor yet.
It looks doable on paper, but study time isn't allocated on paper and I'm not sure how much to time to allot for that.
