Do you plan on working while in nursing school?

RNDreamer · Apr 23, 2008

Whether it is a regular job or a work-study job, I plan to work at least PT during NS.

betty81 · Apr 23, 2008

I am also working and going to school I have six kids, what works for me is having good resources and save when I can from my job now for when I do start my internship. Doing this will teach you how to save money and you will have a dino egg to fall back on.

coolpeach · Apr 23, 2008

No I will not be working. I have been told that I can expect to be in school or at clinicals between 4 and 5 days a week. Then on Sundays we have to go to our clinical site and pick up stuff for the week. In addition there will be homework, and clinical stuff to prepare. I have three kiddos and I just don't think I could work.

Lennonninja, MSN, APRN, NP · Apr 23, 2008

I am hoping to not have to work if possible. I'll be starting right after my husband finishes college (if I get in the semester I'm planning on) and if he gets a good job, I'll hopefully not work. If he gets an okay job, I'll see about going part time.

3rdgenRN2B · Apr 23, 2008

Yep, I have to work. The family is on my health insurance. And luckilly my school is restructuring the nursing program to accomodate people like me that have to work their way through school. This way I'll only have to take 1 day off from work and leave a lil early 2 other days to do clinical at night. And I think other schools may follow suit. I think the school realized that in liu of the nursing shortage something had to be done. And they realize that the majority of their applicants aren't straight out of high school kids. Most are adults who have other pressing responsibilities like work and family to consider while trying to pursue their nursing degree. This restructuring is going into effect this fall and should be in full swing when I start NS in fall 09 (if I get in). So hang in there all those who have to work and want to study nursing. You never know what opportunities may arrive.

RnBound0510 · Apr 23, 2008

I will not be working while in NS BUT to do so, we have decided to move back in with parents to save $$ and pay for school. My husband is very supportive and its a TEMPORARY sacrifice that will worth it in the end! Thats what I keep telling myself b/c ughhhh I dont know! lol

hladawn · Apr 23, 2008

Oh yes I'll be working through it but I work at a hotel (front desk) so when the guests stay away I get to study!! But it will still be tough :bugeyes:

9livesRN, BSN, RN · Apr 23, 2008

i wish my parents were here so we could stay with them...

CariLiz · Apr 23, 2008

No, I do not plan on working as hubby has been the bread winner the whole time I was in school and raising three kids. In order to be able to be there for my kids and hubby, things will remain the same. :wink2:

I'm grateful that things can work out that way and I commend those that are working and going to NS!!!!

Cari

southlandshari · Apr 23, 2008

Right now I work and go to school at night and my husband is a stay-at-home dad. But when I start nursing school - the plan is he's going to have the be the bread winner. That scared the heck out of me!!! :uhoh21:
So are you planning on working while in nursing school - or is someone else going to support you?

I am planning to work full-time (third shift in the ER, five nights per week) while in nursing school, starting this fall. Not ideal, but financially I have little choice.

Very interested in reading responses to this thread - running out the door for an exam now, but bookmarking for reading later!

Thanks for posting this!

:)

Readyforthenextstep · Apr 23, 2008

No I won't be working because I need to be here for my kids I will remain a stay at home mom until they both go to kindergarden and finish school I guess.

GaMBA · Apr 24, 2008

...and luckilly my school is restructuring the nursing program to accomodate people like me that have to work their way through school. this way i'll only have to take 1 day off from work and leave a lil early 2 other days to do clinical at night. and i think other schools may follow suit. i think the school realized that in liu of the nursing shortage something had to be done. and they realize that the majority of their applicants aren't straight out of high school kids. most are adults who have other pressing responsibilities like work and family to consider while trying to pursue their nursing degree. ...

i wish more nursing school programs were like that. i don't know of any in my area that are. what you said is so true! many degree programs these days have part-time options where you can still work ft while going to school on a pt basis. nursing needs to get with the program, lol.

as for myself, if i do decide to go to nursing school i will more than likely work at least part-time while going as long as i could handle it. i could definitely use the income. i don't know if my job would be healthcare-related though.