Hours you worked while you were in school.

I just completed my 3rd semester and I am currently applying for a nurse tech position. I was lucky enough to not have to work until now. When I start back in the fall I will probably work only one day a week. I think that will be enough especially with two kids! I have seen a lot of people who have to work and it is really tough on them. Some of these individuals failed due to working too much. Then again I have seen others who work and do very well. I think it is smart that you are saving and preparing now. You will have to see what works best for you. Remember that nursing school is temporary and you will have to make some sacrifices to succeed.

Hello there!! I am currently finishing my second semester of nursing school and so far have worked every single weekend. I work about 11 hours a week which is not that bad and am doing very well in all my classes!! A lot of people in my class are lucky enough not to have to work, and some work night shift 24 hours a week. It all depends on what you can handle. You are very smart to save all of your money before school starts, you should also apply for financial aid, it doesn't hurt to try!! Good luck in school and keep us posted!!

I worked full time (36/h per wk) until I got into nursing school. My junior year I worked 20h/wk and I went to prn status during my senior year and worked whenever my schedule would let me.

My first semester, I cut back to Saturday and Sunday 3pm-11pm. I'm planning on cutting back to Saturday, only, for my second semster.

I worked full time plus whatever extra hours I could find. AND I maintained a 4.0 throughout NS and pre-reqs.

It was NOT easy and I never had enough sleep, but I had a family to provide for; school or not. You do what you must, and get by any way that you can. There IS a payoff, and NS doesn't last forever.

That is very interesting about how I should keep it kind of a secret. I understand what you are saying, and THANK YOU for that advice. I see how that would play out, because I know most people do frown on those who work and go to school. Thank you for that!!!

I've worked every weekend 7pm-7am since sept. I am graduating on Weds.

=) It Can be done!

I Worked Every Friday Saturday And Sunday 6am-6pm As An Lpn And Went To Rn School M-th. I Had A Two Year Old And My Husband Worked Second Shift. Graduated With 3.85 Gpa Took 21 Credit Hours Last Semester And I Was Pregnant At That Time. Whew!!!! Glad Thats Over

It all depended on my schedule throughout NS. I worked at an optometrist office and they were very helpful and flexible with my schedule. I didn't make much money, but for me, having a lot to do definitely helped me as far as my personal time management. I went anywhere from 20-35ish hours a week, then obviously more during breaks and such. I would usually go in if classes were cancelled for a day or sometimes leave early if i had a project or a lot of studying to get done.

It is absolutely do-able and depending on where you work you get some good experience in dealing w pts, or learning more about drugs, etc.

Good luck to you!!

I worked a full time and PRN job (apx 50hr/week) through the prereqs and 1st semester. Then I dropped my prn job and worked full time(36hr/ week) until I failed 3rd semester. Then I went to 24hr and was fine. I also have 2 kids and a husband who worked out of town alot, so it seemed like I was a single mother at times. But I was able to graduate with a 3.4 GPA (even with the D on my transcript.) I agree with the other poster that said to keep work a secret from your instructors if you can. There were some that singled us out unfairly, but others that were supportive and understood that we had to survive. Just use your best judgement. Take care and I wish you the best of luck.