How to become an RN but work full-time?

guest042302019, BSN, RN · Aug 31, 2011

I'm currently in the nursing program. As far as I know, there isn't anyone working full-time. There are people that work 20-30 hours a week and have children. One girl even has 3 children, works part-time, and is single. I don't know how she does it. My first suggestion is don't have children yet if you can help it. You are aware of the steps to avoid this. Secondly, if your mother has her degree, she is aware of the commitment it takes to attain the degree. Therefore, could you live with her while you get your degree. Of course, this would free up financial obligations. I had to move back with my mom. It was weird to go by her rules again and respect the surroundings. It's hard when two people live differently or simply, like the separation. Or, if the relationship isn't sound. If your serious about being an RN, you could go to your mother and show your commitment. Start to take steps to attaining your degree. Take night classes at first and do well. Show her your grades and she'll see you really want the degree. Once you get to the point that you need to move in, have a nice talk with her explaining your earnest desire to be what she is. Realize that you're going to need to sacrifice your freedoms again by living with her (I'm assuming you don't). I doubt very much that you'll be able to work full-time while being officially in the program. The schedule is much too erratic and you need time to study. If you live with her currently, still go through the process above. She will be more willing to offer a helping hand when you need it the most.

mvalentine · Sep 6, 2011

Well the thing is working full time is what supplements all of my bills. I wish I could quit work and return to school full time. But sadly that just isnt an option for me. Im currently living at home, but with my father being unemployed. My mom has me paying rent. Its not too much shes asking so either way Im willing to help her out. Ive been looking to LVNs course to take next summer. But I have no idear on what steps to take to become an RN. I try to speak to my mother about how to become one. But She works when Im off, and Im working when shes at home. One of my coworkers is also looking into the LVN courses, and she also found out that Concorde does an LVN to RN Bridge Course. Any idears?

guest042302019, BSN, RN · Sep 7, 2011

Call an advisor at the college you are interested in. I don't know what classes you have or haven't taken but the advisor will help you get organized. You'll need your highschool transcripts, a compass test, a series of pre-reqs, and once all of the the pre-reqs are done, you'll take a nursing entrance exam to see if you are accepted. Nursing programs use a variety of criteria for getting in. Your best bet is do well in your sciences and on the entrance test. Depending on your school, they may require you to have some type of clinical experience prior to admission such as a CNA or nursing assistant first. All of these questions you have would be easily answered with a solid meeting with an advisor. They will get you on the right track based on the curriculum at the college.

mzrainydayz, BSN, RN · Sep 7, 2011

I say go the RN route because you are young. pay off all bills, like car, credit cards, loans. Also as mention earlier don't have any kids. Bascially down size and down grade. I know of ppl that are in the nursing program, none work full time, they all work one or two days or prn. You are not going to be able to work full time, so save as much money as you can. You are gonna have to sacrafice alot of time for the program.