Bar tending during nursing school?

[Infofreak411]

I was thinking of bar tending during nursing school so that way I have the flexibility of working different shifts and make good money in tips while doing so. I guess the only concern is not having benefits..

Any thoughts?

[Farawyn]

What night is Ladies' Night?

[2011RN]

I worked as a bartender on the weekends all through nursing school.

[NOADLS]

Waitress > bartender

More dough. The economists tell me that if you have the looks, the increase in tips as a waitress is significantly higher than if you were a mere bartender. There is also money on the side if you leave your booking information with interested customers.

[t&g0913]

Waitress > bartender

More dough. The economists tell me that if you have the looks, the increase in tips as a waitress is significantly higher than if you were a mere bartender. There is also money on the side if you leave your booking information with interested customers.

Absolutely depends on where you go. A lot of my coworkers got jobs bar tending weddings and other events. It depends on your schedule as well. Bars may be more flexible (and some are only open thurs-sat nights).

[LDAthleteNurse, BSN, RN]

I waited tables and braided hair to financially support myself through nursing school. As bad as it may sound, I also did assignments, math homework, and wrote papers for non-nursing, lower level students who were too lazy to do their own work. There is a hustle out there for everyone. You should be fine being a bartender throughout nursing school. The last semester is the most expensive in my experience.

Best of luck!