How many hours can I work - from home?

[stefanyjoy]

Hello everyone,

I was fortunate enough for my job to allow me to work from home while I attend nursing school.

Now I work 40 hrs/wk on site, but obviously that won't be possible once NS starts. I have to make my schedule so I'm wondering how many hours current nursing students would recommend if I get to work from home? I don't think I'll need to commit to a certain time of day, but the hours per week need to be consistent. Like many of us, I'm pretty type-A so making the grades in school is THE most important thing. However, I do have a family and bills to pay, so I do need to work.

Thank you for your advice.

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

I worked 25-35 hours per week during nursing school (BSN program, full time) and never had a problem. But really, it's all about how much work you can handle. Would you be able to start out slow and increase your hours if you have the time? Start at 20 hours per week and increase to 25 or 30 if you find you have the time?