Leaving current job to become a nurse... ANXIETY!

boxerretreat · Feb 23, 2009

I can just tell you to stay focused on your goal. I know that economic concerns can cause that high stress anxiety. It is possible, and I do understand the economic hardship. I am in school for my MSN and without being able to work (due to my husbands illness then lack of part time work in the area), it is stressful. BUT IT CAN BE DONE!

FA to CRNA2b · Feb 23, 2009

Keep your job while going to school. Many people have done this.

suslenghi · Feb 23, 2009

Hi; I did that same thing starting in 2006. I can empathize, however, you can make it work...hang in there! Here's what I did:

I worked full time and went to school nights to become a CNA. This way I kept earning a paycheck while I got certified. It was tough, but worth it. I let my employer know I was going to school nights to become a CNA and would resign when I got certified & passed the state exam. She did not like the idea, but was supportive (she tried all kinds of things to get me to stay; I remained firm).

Once I got my CNA, I went to work doing private duty home health. THis way, I was not overwhelmed with work while in pre-RN school; I could have flexible hours and study.

Then, last year, I applied to an RN program and got accepted. I still do private duty on weekends and have income while I study. I am glad I made this choice--my fiancee and I also gave up our car so I could go back to school; that made things a little more difficult, but if you can look at ways to cut your expenses, it is helpful. Also look at PELL and other state grants for students, and consider a work-study option.

Hope this is helpful! Let me know how it's going.

sunray12 · Feb 24, 2009

Hi; I did that same thing starting in 2006. I can empathize, however, you can make it work...hang in there! Here's what I did:
I worked full time and went to school nights to become a CNA. This way I kept earning a paycheck while I got certified. It was tough, but worth it. I let my employer know I was going to school nights to become a CNA and would resign when I got certified & passed the state exam. She did not like the idea, but was supportive (she tried all kinds of things to get me to stay; I remained firm).
Once I got my CNA, I went to work doing private duty home health. THis way, I was not overwhelmed with work while in pre-RN school; I could have flexible hours and study.
Then, last year, I applied to an RN program and got accepted. I still do private duty on weekends and have income while I study. I am glad I made this choice--my fiancee and I also gave up our car so I could go back to school; that made things a little more difficult, but if you can look at ways to cut your expenses, it is helpful. Also look at PELL and other state grants for students, and consider a work-study option.
Hope this is helpful! Let me know how it's going.

These are good ideas.