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Jun 06, 2009 12:32 AM

Full Time (Day Class) and Working at Night???


hi. i finally realize i wanna take nursing school (LVN to start it off). after graduating with BS marketing degree, i realized its not my field. to cut the story short, i will be enrolled full time day class for LVN program here in texas. thats 8am to 4:30pm I think. I have no choice but to take the day class for some personal reasons. Now, at night I have to work 4 to 5 hours. Of course I need a job right. So do you think I manage that? I mean I heard LVN needs a lot of reading and self studies. I was just wondering If I can cope up with that. Getting at home around 10 or 11pm. Any personal experiences and tips please? I wanted to take the night class but it runs 20 months. I have to finish this in one year. I cant do the night class which is longer. thanks

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from Cherybaby
Old Jun 06, 2009, 04:21 PM

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Personally, I didn't work during nursing school. But, I also had a family to look after as well. I invested 2-3 hours a night on homework and studying. It was hard to cram all that in and work as well. However, I know a lot of people who managed to work while going to school. You have to be very disciplined though.

Good luck to you!
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from chellelynn25
Old Jun 06, 2009, 06:13 PM

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I went to school mon thru fri for LPN school. And worked 3-11 on Fridays and 7-7 on Sat and Sun. It wasn't the easiet or funiest thing to do. But is was so worth it in the end. Lots of luck to you.
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from caliotter3
Old Jun 07, 2009, 05:14 PM

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I worked night shift full time as a CNA while in nursing school. After I got my LVN license, I worked as an LVN. I actually did better in school with this full time work and school schedule than I have been doing with work here and there and school here and there. I spend more time lazing around sleeping than being productive. So it is all in your outlook what is doable and what is difficult. I will say this, though, your overall health plays a large part in your success. You can endure longer and more stressful hours if you are healthy.
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from VM85
Old Jun 07, 2009, 06:52 PM

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have you thought about going for RN....ive been looking into programs for lpn to rn and have come across a lot of sites that say if you have your bachelors, you can get your RN in a pretty short amount of time. Im not sure what state your in, but in many states this option was just as long as the lpn route. Luckily in my state LPN is 10 months, but it is very very intense. Although some people manage to pull it off, I cant imagine doing so. One girl works 16 hours sat and 16 hrs sunday. Maybe someoen that has gone the route i have mentioned will see this and have more details on it. It just seems to be a shame that you already have your bachelors and its gonna go to waste! Goodluck, and whatever you put your mind to you can do!you just have to be dedicated!
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from leeroijaewon
Old Jun 07, 2009, 08:59 PM

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im from san antonio texas. :-)

yeah i would try to consider that. im gonna have to call all nursing schools here in my area. thanks
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from AllSmiles225
Old Jun 07, 2009, 11:16 PM

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Im a new grad LPN (just got my license in may) and I have to tell you that working during the week while going to school is EXTREMELY difficult.. I worked a lot during the breaks and summer time but during school I ONLY worked Fri Sat and Sunday and even that was difficult to maintain. I can't imagine having clinical 7-3 and then having to work another 6 hour shift after that plus having to study for exams. Since most of us do not have the privilage of not having a job while in school I personally would suggest trying to find a weekend job maybe and devoting the week to your studies. But hey, every person is different you may find that you are able to manage it.. Good luck as your pursue your nursing career.
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from luvbug
Old Jun 25, 2009, 01:46 PM

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Is it all day 8-4:30? Or do you have a big break in there somewhere? When I went, I had 2 hours in the middle of the day to do reading, etc. I worked at a retail store from 5-10pm, and did a little more reading/studying at home after that. Weekend I worked 8-10 hour days. It was hard, but it can be done. I didn't have any kids yet then, but I was expecting.
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from AshiPanda
Old Jun 27, 2009, 10:13 PM

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I worked like 30 hours a week roughly while in nursing school. It made it more difficult than it needed to be, but luckily I can get away without too much studying. But, hey... I had to work...

Passed NCLEX first try though w/ the minimum number of questions. So it's definatley doable.
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