I am currently working from 7a -7p every Sat & Sun as a unit secretary at a hospital. I am starting an ADN program this fall. Do you guy think I will be able to work this schedule and attend nursing school also?
Last edit by glaze78 on Aug 10, '06
Aug 10, '06
I've been working every Saturday and Sunday 6a-6p for about 4 years now.
I'm a Senior in a BSN program. Yes, you CAN do it!
Best of luck to you!
Aug 11, '06
It can be done, but you probably won't have too much of a life outside of school and work! As long as you're OK with that, you should do fine. It will probably prove to be invaluable experience.
Aug 11, '06
I am going to be working part time as a unit secretary while I do my accelerated BSN, even though my school recommends we not work at all. I can't afford to not work, plus the hospital does tuition reimbursement and if I drop below 1/2 time I have to give them their money back! That would be horrible. From my experience, most hospitals are really flexible w/ scheduling nursing students because they want you to work for them as a nurse when you graduate, so they will work around your school schedule as much as possible. So I think you will be fine!
Aug 11, '06
I, too, will be working as a unit secretary weekends while I complete a RN-BSN program. I don't expect to have much of a life outside of work and school, but I should meet a lot of new people at both places that it shouldn't be a problem.
Good luck to everyone!
Jun 17, '08
How do you become a unit secretary? Do you have to be certified or do you need a degree? Right now I am doing my pre-req's and I was thinking it would be better if I worked in a hospital because I know some will even help you pay for nursing school and I would also like to work in the environment beforehand so that I get a feel of it. I've been a secretary before and I am currently working in a mailroom so I figure there must be some job like that I could get. Having 5 free days a week sounds great too, even if those two days are twelve hours each.
Jun 17, '08
I wish I could work part-time! I have to work full-time. Monday - Friday.
I'd say you should be able to make it work, only because I make a full-time job work!
Jun 17, '08
Yes! I have worked every weekend for years now all through LPN and RN school. Go for it.
Jun 17, '08
If you don't mind me asking, how much does a Unit Secretary make?
I just filled out an application for a local hospital. We shall see!! I have to make a certain amount though and have to have benefits as well. But I really want to get my foot in the door and get some experience!
Aug 10, '06I've been working every Saturday and Sunday 6a-6p for about 4 years now.
Aug 11, '06It can be done, but you probably won't have too much of a life outside of school and work! As long as you're OK with that, you should do fine. It will probably prove to be invaluable experience.
Aug 11, '06I am going to be working part time as a unit secretary while I do my accelerated BSN, even though my school recommends we not work at all. I can't afford to not work, plus the hospital does tuition reimbursement and if I drop below 1/2 time I have to give them their money back! That would be horrible. From my experience, most hospitals are really flexible w/ scheduling nursing students because they want you to work for them as a nurse when you graduate, so they will work around your school schedule as much as possible. So I think you will be fine!
Aug 11, '06I, too, will be working as a unit secretary weekends while I complete a RN-BSN program. I don't expect to have much of a life outside of work and school, but I should meet a lot of new people at both places that it shouldn't be a problem.
Jun 17, '08Yes! I have worked every weekend for years now all through LPN and RN school. Go for it.
