Guidance.....

Aberdeen · Aug 30, 2011

The program that I am in is a full time program that doesn't have a part time option, so I can't comment directly on going part time. What I can say is in my opinion it would probably be hard to do both, as there are times where the job and the requirements of nursing school will conflict. I work, but my job lets me pick and choose the hours I work, so it works out well for me. To clarify a little more of what I mean by full time, I am taking two classes this semester (7 credit hours), but I am in class 4-5 days a week from 6-8 hours each day. Some days are clinical days, which requires some extra time with all the driving. One of my sites this semester is about 65 miles from my house, and the closest is about 30. So you can see time can become an issue. As far as being hard, I don't find it to be difficult. There seems to be a lot of "busy work" more than anything. Hope this helps and good luck!

bladerunner32262 · Aug 30, 2011

Helped alittle sure. I had a feeling that it was either one or the other. The problem is that I work at GE. Not only is it hard to get into but the pay and benny's are great. However, my heart is in nursing and a lot of times I wouldn't mind quitting, working part-time, and going to school part-time. I've done two classes before but all that time between work and school, I'd burn out way too fast. The other thing is that I want to move to another state and I don't want to get into the program and drop out right in the middle. Sorry if I rant but I wanted to tell someone.

duchessbettie · Aug 30, 2011

I am doing something similar. I work 40 hours a week and I'm currently completing my pre-reqs at night. I really need to keep my job because it also has great pay and benefits, and that's how I'm paying for all this [i'm kind of getting screwed on FAFSA]. Most ADN and BSN programs in my area don't offer night classes, but one does, so I'm looking to get into their ADN program and then work as an RN while getting my BSN [possibly online]. It seems very daunting but there are a lot of other students at my school doing the same, so it can't be impossible, right?

I don't know if this was helpful, but just so you know, you're not alone.

Best of luck to you!

Aberdeen · Aug 31, 2011

Helped alittle sure. I had a feeling that it was either one or the other. The problem is that I work at GE. Not only is it hard to get into but the pay and benny's are great. However, my heart is in nursing and a lot of times I wouldn't mind quitting, working part-time, and going to school part-time. I've done two classes before but all that time between work and school, I'd burn out way too fast. The other thing is that I want to move to another state and I don't want to get into the program and drop out right in the middle. Sorry if I rant but I wanted to tell someone.

Don't worry about ranting. In my opinion it can be quite therapeutic. I can understand not wanting to walk away from the job. I was in a similar situation and it took me almost two years to make up my mind to pursue nursing and now I'm 8 months away from being done! I would agree about moving and dropping out in the middle of the program. There are a couple of transfer students in my class, that had to basically start over since the school wouldn't accept the nursing classes from the other programs they were in. And believe me; no one wants to do it twice!

bladerunner32262 · Aug 31, 2011

That's my philosophy. I take classes once. Not twice, once! I've been prone to having a hard time making up my mind. If I wanted to stay where I am the decision would be easy. See I've always loved the west coast and have wanted to move there for years. But I know if i get accepted, it'll take forever to move out there and no telling if they'll accept my credits or not. Kind of in a rut. Some people tell to just leave which is what I'd love to do but it's easier said than done and I don't like fact that I'd be withougha job. Hope something comes up.