Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

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Hey guys,

I've decided to leave the corporate world to pursue nursing. This has been a long time passion for me. My question is, since nursing school is full-time day, how do you all support yourselves?? Any suggestions? I don't even know where or how to begin to look for new employment while in school. I hear you shouldn't work more than part-time hours. Any suggestions are welcomed.

Brian

I am on the verge of being homeless. I have enough money to pay rent for 2 more months. After that I don't know what I will do. Anyone know where I can get a loan? I need at least $7 grand a year for the next 2 years. Please someone give me some info.

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I work as a hairstylist. I have been one for the last 20 years. I only work three and 1/2 days a week. However, I'm currently trying to get a job at a large area hospital. They offer 100% full tution reinbersment! That way, I can pay rent with student loans and survive! I just have to work there for at least two years after which will be no problem since they pay their nurses very well.

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I live off my family, bank account and unemployment . I was going to keep on working the weekends so I have some money and healthcare. 1st day of school I got laid off. :angryfire

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Yikes, sorry to hear that. Are you getting federal loans? Like Federal Stafford? Don't forget you have to pay these back!! That's the bad part.... If your credit is decent, you can find unsecured student loans through banks, etc. Mine is through AES (American Education Services)

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

If you qualify, federal Perkins loans are forgiven after graduation if you work in fields such as healthcare, education, etc....

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Specializes in Med surg, cardiac, case management.

Loans, loans, and more loans. I don't work, which helps given the intensity of my program.

Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) to cover tuition, graduate PLUS loans to cover living expenses (though that's only available to those in graduate programs). A very expensive way to go, but I don't have to work while in school and don't have a mortgage or family to worry about.

If anyone needs private loans, I've heard that Sallie Mae and Wells Fargo provide good services for students. I may need those too, we'll see.

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i work 40+ hrs a week in the financial world at a desk in front of pc all day.

go to school at night, the long shifts at the hospital are brutal to get up the next day and go to my desk. i have no life. it's ok though, my wife is behind the career change as her mom is a RN and encouraged the move. i don't know how y'all get it done when you have kids in the mix. hats off to you.

my advice to those doing it on the cheap is look at AA-RN programs at community colleges, they're much cheaper and can offer competative classes.

good luck out there everyone.

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I work as a sleep tech fri, sat, sun nights...on monday morning after a night at the clinic, i go to school till noon, then on tuesday i'm in class till noon again, wed & thur are clinicals then friday starts the festivities again! i'm up for 24 hours a minimum of one time a week, but usually its two times a week.

i've only had about fifteen days off since october, including holidays; but on the flip side, im allowed to study at work, so it kinda evens out....on second thought, no, no it doesnt even out :)

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Specializes in n/a.

Here's another bartending nursing student. I work a bit through the week, but mainly on the weekends. The best part is that when it's slow I'm able to crack open the books occasionally.

I find that passing meds for long-term patients reminds me a lot of making drinks for frequent patrons. :D

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I left my career as a cosmetologist to become a nurse. I work from home on saturdays,(cash) it really helps. I also take extra cash on my student private loans to help with odds and ends. just think somedy will have a really tough job, A ton of debt, but..... a diploma.:yeah:

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I understand,

I myself did a very similar thing, you could CNA which is flexible or there are countless Tech jobs out there, all of which should be supportive of your schooling.

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Specializes in None.

Lucky me I am young, single, and child-free. That helps ALOT, lol. I have a very supportive family (emotionally and financially), I participate in Work-study, I have Pell Grant, Sub and Unsub loans, as well as Alternative loans thru Sallie Mae. Good news is I will be able to shave off about 2000.00 per semester since I can register for in-state tuition.

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