I need some suggestions (work and school )

Veigar3 · Nov 10, 2015

Do you need to take prerequisite courses first? I'd bust those out one or two at a time per quarter, evening courses, especially if you're working that much. I'd also check if the school you want to attend offers the nursing program part-time. If not, there's no way you could manage full-time school with your work schedule. Classes and work would be at the same time, and you wouldn't be able to do clinical if you to worked weekends. You'd have to scale back on work A LOT, or quit. Good luck with your decision.

Shawn91111 · Nov 10, 2015

I work full time, 60+ hours a week, family as well. I do 2-3 classes a semester and a few in the summer to keep up with the full time students. I am near completion of my pre reqs took about 2 years

MrMurdoch · Nov 10, 2015

Do you need to take prerequisite courses first? I'd bust those out one or two at a time per quarter, evening courses, especially if you're working that much. I'd also check if the school you want to attend offers the nursing program part-time. If not, there's no way you could manage full-time school with your work schedule. Classes and work would be at the same time, and you wouldn't be able to do clinical if you to worked weekends. You'd have to scale back on work A LOT, or quit. Good luck with your decision.

I do have some pre-reqs to get out of the way first. I plan to do them next year.

It does offer part time, I'm just concerned because apparently the times can switch between semesters (according to older threads on this site). In January the part time evening classes meet at 5:30. I MIGHT be able to get off in time.

MrMurdoch · Nov 10, 2015

I work full time, 60+ hours a week, family as well. I do 2-3 classes a semester and a few in the summer to keep up with the full time students. I am near completion of my pre reqs took about 2 years

So, they'll let me deviate from the schedule they post on the website? I thought I was stuck. I can also take off for a semester if needed?

Shawn91111 · Nov 11, 2015

So, they'll let me deviate from the schedule they post on the website? I thought I was stuck. I can also take off for a semester if needed?

You would have to talk to your schools advisors, but my school allows you to take the pre reqs any way you so choose. They advise you not to take microbiology and AP1 or 2 at the same time though

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Nov 12, 2015

Keep in mind that you'll have to put in about 2-4 hours of study time each week for every class you're taking. If your job has 'down time', you may be able to do some of this while you're on the clock but if not, you're going to be hard-pressed to keep your grades up to the level that will make you competitive for admission to a nursing program.

Have you investigated other health care professions? There are many that have a comparable educational requirement, and similar salary - but the educational programs are not nearly as competitive.

MrMurdoch · Nov 13, 2015

Keep in mind that you'll have to put in about 2-4 hours of study time each week for every class you're taking. If your job has 'down time', you may be able to do some of this while you're on the clock but if not, you're going to be hard-pressed to keep your grades up to the level that will make you competitive for admission to a nursing program.
Have you investigated other health care professions? There are many that have a comparable educational requirement, and similar salary - but the educational programs are not nearly as competitive.

I think I can do that, but the question is will I be motivated enough? I have a hard time answering that honestly because I'm a procrastinator. I think I'd only have 2 classes max per semester with some clinicals on the weekend, can't be too hard.

No I haven't, I don't know any, got suggestions?