I recently graduated in December 2012. I did my preceptorship in the CVICU and loved it. I recently passed my NCLEX and applied for a job on the unit. There is always something to learn in the CVI. Hope your experience is awesome!
I worked full-time until my last semester of LPN school. I worked full-time 40+ during RN school, then last semester switched to baylor 6am-10pm Saturday and Sunday. It was not easy, many sleepless and tearful nights.