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My job is on call sometimes I work sometimes and sometimes I do not work at all. Is there a nursing program that fits my needs?

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Many accerelated nursing programs (for students with a previous non nursing bachelors degree) have a hybrid learning structure where you will mostly learn online and have clinical's in person. The conflict that may arise is if you are having clinical's and are called on the job. Many if not most nursing programs will strongly advise against working while in nursing school not just bc of the rigorous coursework but mainly for the potential conflict of schedule. These programs will not work around your work schedule and often times may not give students their clinical or test schedule until the very last minute. It will be easier to speak with your manager/boss to see if they can work with your nursing schedule than the other way around. 

Try for an accredited online nursing programs and if you already have a bachelors degree look up accredited accelerated nursing programs. It will be easier to work with these sorts of programs than traditional nurse programs where you may primarily have in person classes etc. Nothing is impossible though and plenty of people work and go to school. 

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Doesn’t the ABSN program have a heavier course load than traditional?

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I believe so but the semesters courses are typically broken into several sessions which make them more manageable. So it's ideal for people that want to be done in 18 months or less.

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ABSN programs are very intense. You are learning a semesters worth of information in a short period. It is a continuous program with a set class load for each semester with very little break. It is not compatible with taking classes at your own pace. 

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I wish this was an available option back in the day. They were just experimenting with these options when I was in a nursing program. I loved sitting at my kitchen table and learning over a cup of coffee. Sitting in a classroom for 2+ hours was like torture!

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@2BS Nurse I agree! I do believe the learning structure is changing and this is why we are starting to see more hybrid learning. I too think sitting in class for such a lengthy amount of time is outdated and stressful for many people and should be optional.

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On 6/19/2021 at 2:22 PM, Big_Mike said:

My job is on call sometimes I work sometimes and sometimes I do not work at all. Is there a nursing program that fits my needs?

Would it be possible to find another job? That might open up a world of possible programs to you. 

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