Nursing school Part -time or Full Time program

[Nickstrr]

I'm currently working on obtaining my Prerequisite credits to get into a Practical Nursing program next Jan...I know I have time still but I can't decide if I should be doing the program Part -time (3.5 years) vs full time (2.5 years)

I have bills to pay and normally would need to work a minimum of 30 hours a week (I'm currently a Personal Support Worker) just wondering if it's even feasible to work that many hours and do a full time program? Or would the work the course load be way to much?? Anyone have any insight to this?!

Thanks in advanced

[FutureNurseInfo]

Hi,

I am also doing some of the pre-reqs but for an RN program. However, I have done an extensive research as well as spoken to many current students as well as RN program advisors. Many do not advise working during your full-time study. However, they do say many students do manage to do school full-time as well as work full-time. Those who do both do say even though it is doable, it is extremely difficult to keep up, especially if you aim for As in your coursework. Ultimately, it is up to you; you know yourself better: can you put your personal life on hold for the next 2-3 years, completely cutting yourself off of the world? If so, then you should be fine. However, I do believe doing a part-time program will be more beneficial in a long run:

1. You will get to keep your full-time job.

2. You will have semester-long clinicals which will give you the most experience at learning you need; no rush here.

3. You will have summers off (I assume) so you can take this time to do internships if you choose.

4. You will study at a fast but not rushed pace. You will have more time to practice your skills in the labs.

5. You will have least amount of stress.

But like I said, ultimately, the decision is yours.

Good luck!