Has anyone ever worked as a CNA while going to nursing school full time?

[Alexandralw]

In the fall of 2013, I will (hopefully) be going to nursing school at either UTHSC Houston or UTMB Galveston for their BSN program. I also want to move out of my parents' house though but I'm going to have to pay for my own apartment rent. I have also heard that being a CNA is good practice to be an RN and is recommended. I'm just nervous that I will be overwhelmed.

Has anyone ever had to juggle both? How did it go?​

Thanks for yall's advice in advance!

[jayn108]

In the fall of 2013, I will (hopefully) be going to nursing school at either UTHSC Houston or UTMB Galveston for their BSN program. I also want to move out of my parents' house though but I'm going to have to pay for my own apartment rent. I have also heard that being a CNA is good practice to be an RN and is recommended. I'm just nervous that I will be overwhelmed.

Has anyone ever had to juggle both? How did it go?​

Thanks for yall's advice in advance!

Hello, I am a CNA, and will start to volunteer, can't find many jobs right now. I just need more experience I guess. To answer you question, I am also applying to UTHSC, but they recommend not working at all. Not even a part time position cause the entire program is done in 16 months.