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springchick1, ADN, RN · May 4, 2013

I work 40-50 hours a week. It is doable you just have to make time to study. Your social life won't be what it used to be but it is only temporary. I do still make time for friends and family. You can do it!

smoup · May 5, 2013

40-50 hours a week???? Wow! I don't really have a social life, so I'm not concerned about that. So glad to hear it's doable. And those hours. Wow.

danielle11 · May 6, 2013

I have worked part time since I started NS four semesters ago, usually two days per week. There are times when I have had to miss some things school related due to work. Time management is important as you will not have as much free time to study and write papers as other students who do not have to work. School and work do not consume my life either - having fun is important, especially during NS!

drowningdaily · May 6, 2013

I worked two part time jobs and raised my son. It is doable -if you aren't one if those lazy people who need to sleep a few hours a day (ha ha). You can do it. One tip - make notecards and keep them on you at all times. I studied at t-ball games, doctor appointments, pta meetings, and tons of other places. Takung advantage of every second can allow you to make time for some fun time too. Good luck!

truckinusa, BSN, LPN, RN · May 6, 2013

How much do you currently make? WIA grants pay for quite a bit. The threshold here is $11.32hr to qualify. Its not the same as FAFSA if your family makes too much.

smoup · May 6, 2013

It's nice to know that school and work doesn't have to consume your life and that there can still be time to have fun. I'll definitely invest the time and energy into making flashcards. That sounds like a really good idea.

I think with my shift differential I would make more than $11.32/hour. That's good to know though. I might look it up and see what it is in my area.

PirateArrrNnnn · May 6, 2013

if you decide to make flashcards do it on quizlet. you can print them and have an online version as well. check quizlet since there might already be flash cards made corresponding on your books. i know there should be since i made some based on Wilkinson

PirateArrrNnnn · May 6, 2013

I worked 20 hours a week, volunteered 4 hours a week, and had school. It was doable since I don't have kids. You will need to be very organized with your time.

Trauma Columnist · May 6, 2013

Doable yes, fun, no. I too worked full time nights as a unit clerk while in school and had two young sons at home and ooops, forgot to mention that hubby was deployed to the first Gulf War.

Worth it - yes!

seven71 · May 6, 2013

I currently work and go to nursing school. Luckily, I'm a bank teller and I don't have to work past 7:30 pm, so I have my evenings to study. The downside is that I usually have to run straight from school to work during the day. I am exhausted by the time I get to work, but I cannot afford to not have a job. I always bring my study materials with me to work so I can study during downtime when there are no customers.

It takes a lot of energy, but it certainly can be done.

truckinusa, BSN, LPN, RN · May 7, 2013

It's nice to know that school and work doesn't have to consume your life and that there can still be time to have fun. I'll definitely invest the time and energy into making flashcards. That sounds like a really good idea.
I think with my shift differential I would make more than $11.32/hour. That's good to know though. I might look it up and see what it is in my area.

I'm just throwing out a figure, but in Los Angeles, CA or Dallas it may be $15hr or higher. My caseworker says the bigger the county the quicker the money goes though. They get a budget for each year and never use it all here in Oklahoma. There just aren't enough people to exhaust all the money. Oklahoma is probably the lowest you are going to get also. At least that would be my guess? WIA caseworkers usually hang out at your local unemployment office.