Full-time student. Is there time for a part-time job?

RhodyGirl, RN · Jul 28, 2008

It depends on many things. I'm doing a BSN program as well, and I personally can't handle the stress of having a job and focusing on studies. However, there are many people who can juggle both and succeed. Good luck!

vovo1978 · Jul 28, 2008

I have to eat and pay my rent. I am not looking to save. Is there anybody who is able to do it?

Chinita1705 · Jul 28, 2008

i am a full time student getting her bsn and i also work full time...trust me its NOT easy but like u said i have bills to pay and i need to eat... so if i can work 40 plus hours a week and still have a 3.5 gpa in nursing im sure u can do it...ull ***** and complain while during it but by the time u graduate u will appreciate ur job because u worked ur ass off for it! thats what i keep tellin myself...in the the end it will all be worth it! so yes u can do it!!!!! :yeah:

CuriousMe · Jul 28, 2008

It depends on the individual and it depends on the program. Some folks might not need as much time to study and some programs are more flexible in their time demands. Talk to folks ahead of you in your program if you can and see what they say.

Personally, I worked full-time while completing my prereqs (av 15-16 credits) and while I did it successfully, I made myself ill. I do work part-time now (less than 10 hours a week), and I find working more than that detrimental to me.

Peace,

CuriousMe

miss arron · Jul 28, 2008

if you need to work, you'll find a way

i worked part-time through my first year (24+) hours a week and my grades were very good

you can do it, you just need keep somewhat organized

Snowii · Jul 29, 2008

Wooooooow this never even crossed my mind... I'm in computer support management working full time I guess I never really thought how this would interfere...

finn11707 · Oct 3, 2008

It is hard, but you can do it. Stay organized and on top. I went to school fulltime and worked 3 evening shifts per week in an open psych unit and a medsurg unit. I did it with 30 min exercise each am, ginko and vitamins, lots of water, no sugar or junk food and a minimun of 6 hours sleep. I preferred to get up at 5am to start my day, rather than stay up too late to study. I really valued my education in the end. I was ill only once during the 4 years!

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Oct 3, 2008

I'm in a full-time program, I also work full time and part-time, and currently maintaining a 4.0. I'm a first year student, so I'm not sure whether the success will last. Its a lot of hard work and determintation though. But its doable. I'm single, no husband , no kids, no help from parents... I must go to work to keep a roof over my head, keep driving, and to keep eating( which I should stop doing).

wlb06 · Oct 3, 2008

It is a challenge but it can be done for sure.

I worked all through my BS degree 15-30 hrs week

Now i am in my ADN degree and am working full time. Time management is critical and so is motivation and determination. Go big or go home.

Esther2007 · Oct 3, 2008

I have been working fulltime since I started nursing school 2 years ago. I am in a part time program. I work 40 hours a week. It is not easy to do, but not impossible. You just have to prioritize and stay focus. I have one semester left and so far, I am doing extremely.

cmille10 · Oct 4, 2008

i was a full time student and worked full time. I think its just a matter of organization and prioritizing. I will admit i did get burned out at times.. but it def helped me during crunch times because i knew what i had to get done if i didnt have that much time. best of luck! im sure you can do it.