Advice needed about NP school

I went to NP school as an older student with teenagers. I chose to go to school fulltime, so I could get back into the workforce as soon as possible. I was able to work about 14 hours per week ( on weekends) during school. I did miss a lot of my kids' activities', or if I was able to go I always had a textbook with me. Still, I have no regrets about going full time.

Don't forget to calculate in the opportunity cost of going part-time (ie: lost NP income), since you're delaying your NP graduation.

My friend complete her NP course as a part time student. Took her three years and the whole time she was working a full time job, but no kids.

Hi, and best of luck to you! I am 56, and began my PMHNP program part-time a year ago. I have found that working full time and taking two 3 credit courses (part-time) each semester was just the right work load for me. My young adult sons live with their dad, though I see them about three evenings a week.

I, too, was worried about managing work and the clinical time. People have reassured me that clinical time will be available on weekends as well as weekdays. My employer offers little in the way of educational assistance, but I recently found out I will *NOT* have to leave my present position to get in my clinical hours after all -- a big relief! I can do a reduced hours schedule (i.e., three days a week, in our public health dep't), which will of course lower my salary, but I won't have to lose my seniority, vacation/sick leave, etc. Personally, I am not in any economic hurry to finish and get into NP practice, so this works out just right.