FT work w/ PT nursing school?

queencityRN · Nov 20, 2018

Only you know what you can handle. I didn't do the accelerated route, but I know a lot of people who did and a lot of them struggled. If you pick up on things quickly, then you should be fine. If you know you're going to work, then do the part time. Nursing school is time consuming. Just don't let it drag on so long that you lose interest. Good luck!

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Nov 20, 2018

I've never heard of a part-time prelicensure nursing program. I've also never heard of a pre-licensure nursing program where you can go at your own pace.

But who knows in this world?

If you do find such a nursing program, be sure to check that it reputable, approved by your state's Board of Nursing AND is accredited by either NLNAC or CCNE/ACEN. If it doesn't meet all three criteria, you could be throwing away both time and money.

cleback · Nov 20, 2018

You may also want to consider the opportunity cost of lost rn income, if you go part time. It's in your best interest to go full time if you can afford it.

Wuzzie · Nov 20, 2018

I think you are searching for the proverbial unicorn.

NICUismylife, ADN, BSN, RN · Nov 22, 2018

I've never heard of a part-time prelicensure nursing program. I've also never heard of a pre-licensure nursing program where you can go at your own pace.
But who knows in this world?
If you do find such a nursing program, be sure to check that it reputable, approved by your state's Board of Nursing AND is accredited by either NLNAC or CCNE/ACEN. If it doesn't meet all three criteria, you could be throwing away both time and money.

^^^ This.

If this is in fact a reputable program, you need to consider how much $ you will miss out on by delaying obtaining your RN license. For example, just to use round numbers, if you are making $30k a year now, and you will be making $60k as a new-grad RN, and you choose to attend school part-time over 4 years vs. full-time over 2 years, you will lose $60k in income over those two years. Depending on your actual numbers, it could be a substantial financial loss if you choose the part-time route.

RNperdiem, RN · Nov 22, 2018

Not all nursing schools are going to have a part-time option.

It isn't easy, but working full-time and going to school full-time is an option if you have the right job, motivation and energy level.

My sister went to community college during the day, worked 12 hour weekends and a couple of 8-hour night shifts during the week and graduated debt free. It was possible because she was young, single and found an apartment with low rent. The job was as an aide with a teenage psych facility. On good nights, the kids all slept and there was time to study.

Salisburysteak, BSN, RN · Nov 23, 2018

I've never heard of a part-time prelicensure nursing program. I've also never heard of a pre-licensure nursing program where you can go at your own pace.
But who knows in this world?
If you do find such a nursing program, be sure to check that it reputable, approved by your state's Board of Nursing AND is accredited by either NLNAC or CCNE/ACEN. If it doesn't meet all three criteria, you could be throwing away both time and money.

The school I go to has a part time ADN program. Instead of taking a full load of classes the students only do one class. For example, our program has Med/Surg I and Mental Health in the same semester. The part time student will do Med/Surg and the next semester will do Mental Health. Yes, my program is accredited. The school does a part-time program for those that need to work full time, and those that do want a slower pace. I almost considered doing it with my bridge program, but I had an opportunity to go full-time.