possible to work during NP school? or loans?

[kelso1001]

I am planning on attending an FNP program. I am starting to think that it would be a very bad idea to work and go to school at the same time, especially if I want to get it done within 2-3 years. Is it realistic to take out school loans for all of the NP program so that I don't have to work? The loans would also have to cover the cost of living/rent etc. I am very hesitant to work during school..any advice?

[newtinmpls, BSN, RN]

I am taking full time grad school classes (ranges from 9-12 credits), and couldn't possibly afford my house payments if I didn't work. As it is, I take all the loans I can get, the (minor) tuition reimbursment from my work, and though I'm hired at .6, I usually work 6-8 shifts per payperiod.

It's all very well and good to not work if you can afford it that way, or not take loans if you can swing it some other way, but those options woudn't work for me

Dian