I'm a nursing student and tired/stressed CNA. Should I get a waitress job?

[michigan94]

So I am a current nursing student in an associates RN program with 1 semester down and 3 to go then I'll be going on for my BSN. I've worked at a hospital on a very busy neuro surgical floor for a little over 2 years, I worked full time up until I got into clinicals and took a per diem position that only requires me to work once a month however I've been working full time this summer and work 1-2 days a week during school. I'm thankful for the opportunity I was given at this hospital and I've grown and learned a lot in my time being here, and first semester of nursing school was a breeze thanks to my experience, but lately I've felt so burnt out and dread going into work. I like the hospital environment and I love interacting with my patients but I really feel like I work so hard that I get taken advantage of.. I won't get into complaining about my job and I'm sure any hardworking cna out there already knows how I feel. I know that the nurses have a very hard job too but I loved nursing school and I think I'll love being a nurse but since I'm per firm I've been considering getting a waitress job, which is what I did before being a CNA, and working less at the hospital to get a little change and maybe make some more money. For the most part I feel like I've learned everything I can as an aide to help me in nursing at this point, and if I'm not very happy doing it it wouldn't be a bad idea to spend more time waitressing than being a cna. My managers seem to like me a lot and I'd like to at least start on my floor when I graduate so I don't want to upset them by working less, I'm just wondering if those of you who've been through nursing school think this would be a good move? Any advice is appreciated!

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

If you're only required to work once a month during the school year, work once a month. You can still get the waitress job to make money, but I'd at least keep a connection to this unit if you're hoping to be hired there after three semesters.