Working as RN during MSN program

Hi everyone,

I had originally planned on going for a Clinical Psychology PhD, but the field seems to be getting worse and worse. PsyNP seems like a way better career choice (more demand, better pay, less time in school). I am looking to apply next year to direct entry MSN programs specializing in psychiatry. Some, if not most, of these programs allow you to continue part time once you get your RN after the first year. This is ideal for me since such programs are very expensive, and I would like to get some experience as an RN before becoming APRN. Has anyone else done something similar? My main concern is that it will be very difficult to find a job as an RN with no experience, judging from the posts I've seen on this board. Would it truly be difficult to get a part-time entry-level RN job while in school?

Thanks,
Michael