Full Time (Day Class) and Working at Night???

Cherybaby · Jun 6, 2009

Personally, I didn't work during nursing school. But, I also had a family to look after as well. I invested 2-3 hours a night on homework and studying. It was hard to cram all that in and work as well. However, I know a lot of people who managed to work while going to school. You have to be very disciplined though.

Good luck to you!

chellelynn25 · Jun 6, 2009

]I went to school mon thru fri for LPN school. And worked 3-11 on Fridays and 7-7 on Sat and Sun. It wasn't the easiet or funiest thing to do. But is was so worth it in the end. Lots of luck to you.

caliotter3 · Jun 7, 2009

I worked night shift full time as a CNA while in nursing school. After I got my LVN license, I worked as an LVN. I actually did better in school with this full time work and school schedule than I have been doing with work here and there and school here and there. I spend more time lazing around sleeping than being productive. So it is all in your outlook what is doable and what is difficult. I will say this, though, your overall health plays a large part in your success. You can endure longer and more stressful hours if you are healthy.

VM85 · Jun 7, 2009

have you thought about going for RN....ive been looking into programs for lpn to rn and have come across a lot of sites that say if you have your bachelors, you can get your RN in a pretty short amount of time. Im not sure what state your in, but in many states this option was just as long as the lpn route. Luckily in my state LPN is 10 months, but it is very very intense. Although some people manage to pull it off, I cant imagine doing so. One girl works 16 hours sat and 16 hrs sunday. Maybe someoen that has gone the route i have mentioned will see this and have more details on it. It just seems to be a shame that you already have your bachelors and its gonna go to waste! Goodluck, and whatever you put your mind to you can do!you just have to be dedicated! :nurse:

jigzawnurse28 · Jun 8, 2009

im from san antonio texas. :-)

yeah i would try to consider that. im gonna have to call all nursing schools here in my area. thanks

AllSmiles225 · Jun 8, 2009

Im a new grad LPN (just got my license in may) and I have to tell you that working during the week while going to school is EXTREMELY difficult.. I worked a lot during the breaks and summer time but during school I ONLY worked Fri Sat and Sunday and even that was difficult to maintain. I can't imagine having clinical 7-3 and then having to work another 6 hour shift after that plus having to study for exams. Since most of us do not have the privilage of not having a job while in school I personally would suggest trying to find a weekend job maybe and devoting the week to your studies. But hey, every person is different you may find that you are able to manage it.. Good luck as your pursue your nursing career.

luvbug · Jun 25, 2009

Is it all day 8-4:30? Or do you have a big break in there somewhere? When I went, I had 2 hours in the middle of the day to do reading, etc. I worked at a retail store from 5-10pm, and did a little more reading/studying at home after that. Weekend I worked 8-10 hour days. It was hard, but it can be done. I didn't have any kids yet then, but I was expecting.

AshiPanda · Jun 28, 2009

I worked like 30 hours a week roughly while in nursing school. It made it more difficult than it needed to be, but luckily I can get away without too much studying. But, hey... I had to work...

Passed NCLEX first try though w/ the minimum number of questions. So it's definatley doable.