FIU First Semester w/ Employment?

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Not exactly sure if I'm posting under the right thread but here goes...

I'm starting the program this coming spring (Jan 2017), my question is for anyone in the doctorate track. In the first 2 semesters, where the work load is all online (DNP portion), did you work during these semesters? If you did, was it part-time or per diem? Do you suggest it or advise against it? I have recently reached out to my employer and it looks like I will be cutting back hours from 3/3 to 3/2 at the start of the 2017 year. Not sure if cutting back 1 day per pay period is at all significant in regards to study time. Work isn't a requirement for me as I'm already taking out loans, so if need be I can resign. The important thing is that my grades don't suffer. Just wondering if anyone was in the same boat at the start of the program. Any insight will be most helpful. Thanks in advance.

-Alex

I will be in the program with you starting in January 2017. I remember the program director saying that many students are able to maintain part-time employment throughout the online component. I plan on working full-time as a flight nurse throughout the first two semesters considering we do two 24 hour shifts per week and have a lot of down time in between flights. I was working full-time in a Trauma ICU and flying part-time up until August when I decided to just go full time on flight in preparation for school. I will evaluate my employment status as the semester progresses so that I don't fall back on anything. Looking forward to meeting you!

I worked two days a week first two semesters. Other classmates did three days a week. We both made all A. It's all about time management. Good luck see you guys and gals soon.

Hey what was your acceptance gpa and which would you say is more important, your gpa or GRE scores?

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