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CNA's in RI typically make around 24k a year; could I live off of that in an apartment and still go to college for my ADN-BSN?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Where do you live?

What is the cost of living there?

How frugal are you?

What is your basic needs budget?

What are the costs of tuition, books & fees of your school of choice?

Are all of those items payable with your CNA's pay?

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RI.

1kish per month

not very

1k or so per payment

basics would be around 2-3 hundred per month for food and such

gas would be around 40-50/mo

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
RI.

1kish per month

not very

1k or so per payment

basics would be around 2-3 hundred per month for food and such

gas would be around 40-50/mo

Again, do all of those budget basics add up to a reasonable living scenario? I'm not going to do the math for you. That is your responsibility.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Based on your expenses, and the fact that you have admitted you aren't frugal, OP, definitely not. You cannot live on 24k/ year.

I made almost 45 k before I was a nurse and that was a challenge while I paid for school. Cost of living was high in my area, and my rent then was 1100/ month.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
CNA's in RI typically make around 24k a year; could I live off of that in an apartment and still go to college for my ADN-BSN?
You are in southern New England (Rhode Island), which is not exactly the most affordable location.

Surviving off an annual income of $24,000 would be an uphill battle unless you shared your living quarters with roommates to offset the living expenses.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to CNA forum

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