How far away is your school?

Wiggly Litchi · Apr 26, 2018

45 minutes for me But I don't mind - I will have some good music ready!

I know some days I will have to set off like 2hrs before class if I feel like traffic will be crazy, but it'll all be worth it in the end!

caliotter3 · Apr 26, 2018

I started staying in a hotel the night before clinicals after I almost got killed on the highway during my (then) hour and 45 minute commute. My furthest commute was 98 miles. I left very, very early to miss most of the traffic and would nap in my car when I got there very, very early. Security bugged me but I told them my deal and they told me where to park.

ddockery85, ADN · Apr 26, 2018

My school is 5 minutes from me. I was so happy when I got into the nursing program speaking that it was the only one I could apply to. There was a few other choices in the area about 45 minutes t an hour away but I knew that it would be a problem getting to the clinical sites that the other schools used and the school due to my work schedule and kids..

klp2006, BSN, RN · Apr 27, 2018

I started staying in a hotel the night before clinicals after I almost got killed on the highway during my (then) hour and 45 minute commute. My furthest commute was 98 miles. I left very, very early to miss most of the traffic and would nap in my car when I got there very, very early. Security bugged me but I told them my deal and they told me where to park.

WOW! Glad you made it safely! My school is in a fairly "ritzy" part of town so even the sketch motels are over $100/night. There is one hospital I may have clinicals at that is about an additional 20 min. past my school. I'm anxious to get my schedule at orientation, hopefully. The one thing I have going for me is that I would be a "reverse" commuter!

elkpark · Apr 27, 2018

My BSN completion program was nearly two hours' drive away from me, but I only had to be there a couple days a week. I met someone who was able to connect me with an older lady (widowed) who wanted to make some extra money but didn't want someone living with her full-time, who was happy to rent me a room in her house a few days/week (since I really just slept there; didn't hang out during the day or anything). That worked out really well, and we even ended up becoming close friends. It was a lot cheaper than a motel (even a cheap one :)), and she was flexible when I needed to stay an additional night, or different nights than usual at various times. If you start asking around at school, you may have a classmate closer to campus who would be willing to let you crash at her/his place when necessary, or knows someone who has space and is looking for some extra income. Best wishes!

ItsThatJenGirl, CNA · Apr 27, 2018

20-30 minutes.

nalie2, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, NP · Apr 27, 2018

I was 5 minutes away from my school, but many of my classmates had 1-2 hour commutes and they were rarely late. They never stayed at hotels, and some of them carpooled. They made it work and I'm sure you can too :)

Rionoir, ADN, RN · Apr 28, 2018

45 minutes to school, 1 hour to my clinical site - I usually find some interesting lecture on whatever topic I'm studying on youtube and listen to that on the way in.

RainbowSprinkles · Apr 29, 2018

30 minutes but I've worked plenty of jobs that was 75 minutes from my house with ideal traffic. I think you will be fine..just try to leave the house early to beat traffic. Eat well, drink lots of water, and be kind on your body.

HDHRN · May 9, 2018

Mine was at least 30 min away, not too terrible. We had some people who came from Indiana (I live in Ohio) to go to where I went because there was no wait list. I went to a private college to get my RN degree.

Regina_Phalange, BSN · May 9, 2018

Mine is about 1.5 hours, but don't really mind the commute. My clinical site is about 2 hours away. I have a classmate who drives 3 hours to school and leaves 4-5 hours before class starts so she can beat traffic then sleeps in her car until class begins. People make it work, you will too. :)