living situation while in nursing school

caliotter3 · Oct 30, 2016

Thank you to everyone who responded I was feeling lost because my aunt and grandma are very judgemental saying I should've been moved out from my moms house. I want to be smart about moving out When I graduated high school I didn't go off to college I stayed in my hometown, went to college and lived with my mom that way it'll be less expensive. I just didn't know once you graduate people would be so judgemental of what you're doing in your life and I wanted to hear from nurses myself so thanks to everyone for taking the time to respond

There is absolutely nothing wrong with staying with Mom as long as the two of you get along and you are not in the basement playing video games all day while keeping her refrigerator empty. Others have no room to complain if your Mom is not complaining. I can assure you that the day will come when your Mom won't be there and you will treasure each hour you were able to spend with her while she was on this earth. Let everyone else complain all they want, about their own lives.

VerticalHorizon · Oct 31, 2016

If your mom wants you to live at home then do it. If you have no other reason to move out other than judgmental family members then you would only be throwing away money on rent. You will be able to focus much better on school and have a lot less stress.

wannabeny · Oct 31, 2016

I'm 28 & moved back in with my mother. It put a dent in my pride since i lived on my own since I was 14, but it helps my mother to have someone to do shopping, errands, etc.

however, the benefit of not having to worry about rent, or living with people I might not get along with, is worth it. I had enough money saved to pay my recurring bills, so not having to pay rent means I put that money away for a rainy day.

it is 100% worth it to move back in with a supportive family. I would go for it. And working a few hours should be fine. Most people in my class work 16-20 hrs.

chtzu, BSN, RN · Oct 31, 2016

If your mom is supportive and everything is good between the two of you, live with your mom and take the part time job (the experience looks wonderful on your resume.) I lived in a dorm my first two years and went back home the last 2 years and I wished I would've stayed at home all four years of college. It would've saved me so much money now that those loans are coming in post nursing school.

I'm still living with my mom now after nursing school, and all she wants me to do it pay for my gas and food, and take care of my loans. She said after that I can focus on getting on my own feet. Hope it helps. :)

DeeAngel · Oct 31, 2016

I was thinking to work part time and help her out on the bills because I heard nursing school is really hard and is a second job itself.

I just want to point out that nursing school is nothing like a second job. Nursing school needs to become nearly your whole life to successfully complete the program. It's one of the hardest majors there is.

Ashxo · Oct 31, 2016

If I had the chance to live at home at 21, not work, and focus on nursing school I'd snatch up the opportunity in a second! Working to support yourself(full time) all while going through school(full time) will be a huge burden. You are still young, and you will still be young when you finish school. Stay at home and focus on school, you are so lucky to have that opportunity!

JennO82 · Oct 31, 2016

I am 33 and I moved back home for nursing school! Do NOT move out and take on more debt and stress just because of what other people may think. I am divorced, and I moved out of home at age 18 and didn't look back -- until now. There is NO reason to take out more loans to pay rent on something that has no return. Enjoy having a free place to stay with the support of a mother who clearly loves you. I know people can work through school to cut down loans, but it was not something I wanted to have to worry about. I will work during the summer, but during the school year I am going to focus on finally accomplishing my dream. For me personally, it will cut my loans in half by living with her. My future self will thank me. I think your future self will too!

BeachsideRN, ASN · Nov 1, 2016

Okay so I applied to a local university by my mom's house for their associates of applied science degree in nursing track degree for spring 2017. I'm 21 and at the age where I really want to get my own apartment I was thinking to move out when I get my cna but we all know cna's are underpaid well at least where I live they are I dont wanna struggle my mom is a single parent I was thinking to work part time and help her out on the bills because I heard nursing school is really hard and is a second job itself. My mom says I don't have to work she just wants me to be focus on school and only school but I want some money in my pockets lol. I just want to know for those who went, and currently in, or about to be in nursing school did you move back home or lived on your own? Is it smarter for me to work part time, and live at home while in nursing school , or get my own apartment work as a cna while in nursing school? Thank you!

Take advantage of the free room and board. You have your whole life to stress about paying rent/utility bills. You can certainly work part time and contribute to other household expenses, like groceries and what not. But, your mom is trying to make your life a little easier and take some stress off of you, and you will be grateful to have that advantage while you are stressed and studying for school.

BeachsideRN, ASN · Nov 1, 2016

I am 33 and I moved back home for nursing school! Do NOT move out and take on more debt and stress just because of what other people may think. I am divorced, and I moved out of home at age 18 and didn't look back -- until now. There is NO reason to take out more loans to pay rent on something that has no return. Enjoy having a free place to stay with the support of a mother who clearly loves you. I know people can work through school to cut down loans, but it was not something I wanted to have to worry about. I will work during the summer, but during the school year I am going to focus on finally accomplishing my dream. For me personally, it will cut my loans in half by living with her. My future self will thank me. I think your future self will too!

THIS! I know many people who still lived at home during school. I lived in dorms during my masters for my first career (when I was single) in my 30s to reduce my stress level. And If I had the option, I would have gladly moved my family in to my parents house LOL That being said, having my in laws so close took a ton of stress off because they were available last minute to babysit when my son was sick or had a random day off of school or if I had to study extra hours.

wannabeny · Nov 1, 2016

Thank you to everyone who responded I was feeling lost because my aunt and grandma are very judgemental saying I should've been moved out from my moms house. I want to be smart about moving out When I graduated high school I didn't go off to college I stayed in my hometown, went to college and lived with my mom that way it'll be less expensive. I just didn't know once you graduate people would be so judgemental of what you're doing in your life and I wanted to hear from nurses myself so thanks to everyone for taking the time to respond

Good rule of thumb; if they aren't paying your bills they have no leg to stand on when judging your choices. Your mother is the one who is supportive of your goals, so stick to her corner and block out the rest.