Maybe working isn't such a good idea for me

[dianacs]

I started working as a nurse's aide a couple of months ago. The job itself is fine, but my time committment to school will be increasing, plus I'm a stay-at-home mom by day. I only work one shift every other weekend--the minimum at my facility--which doesn't sound like a whole lot, but it is getting to be a lot. I know lots of moms go to school full time and work full time, and I hate to seem like I'm wimping out because I'm just PRN but it's starting to be too much. Especially because this summer I will have a 6-day committment to school every other week ("only" 3 days the other weeks). I like the facility I'm at and don't want to cloud my reputation with them--I may want to work there as an RN in a couple of years. And I want to have my foot in the door come hiring time. And I like getting some skills and people experience. I'm not sure what to do. I feel like I ought to stick with it.

[Mimi Wheeze]

Hang in there, diana. You can vent on here anytime you want. You will probably be much less stressed when you finally do resign.

It's better to realize your limitations and do what is best for yourself and your family than to burn out and melt down. :)

[RN1263]

if you keep working ,your school & home life may get stretched too thin....& then it'll show in your grades & maybe being short tempered w/ your kids....don't take on to much ...prioritize!

[dianacs]

How funny to see this thread brought back up...I just handed in my letter of resignation today. Unfortunately my manager isn't in on weekends, so I'll have to follow up with a phone call to her during the week. I'm on next month's schedule and I would be willing to work it but I prefer not to. I feel a lot better about the whole thing. I'll probably feel even better once I talk to my manager and determine what my last shift will be. Thanks everyone for your ears and advice.