The1nerh

I worked as a CNA,mostly because of the flexibility.You can work PRN(as needed). I would work double shifts Saturday and Sunday,then pick up 1-2 shifts during the week. What helps me now is my classes are at set times. My school schedule will be the exact same for the next year so it's easy to schedule jobs around it. I currently have classes from 4pm-10pm ..I work for a few agency's,sometimes I work 11-7 shifts after class,and sometimes I work 7am-3 before class...But,If I had a family I would just work doubles on the weekend and try to spend as much time with them during the week before/after class. I can say that you might want to have a sit down with them and let them know that you will become very busy. My boyfriend and I have crazy schedules,but we made a deal to continue our 2 date nights a week- no matter what! Sometimes our dates have to occur at 1am pancake house Or 1pm quick coffee house..but,we make the time. You can do it! The nursing program gets harder as it progresses so,start saving up now and work as much as possible before the program gets harder.

I'm currently in a nursing program.I wouldn't call it hard as far as the things that I have to learn,it's difficult because in other classes/programs I would have say..1-2 assignments and 5 or so chapters to cover every week,along with one test. In my nursing program,what I'd do weekly in another class,we are doing daily. EVERY day we have at least 5 chapters to memorize,1 test,care plans,learning drugs,etc....we are studying from 3-5 books at the same time while also learning the clinical aspects. It's not hard,it's challenging and time consuming. There are also a LOT of 'pop up' things..like tests,assignments,etc..so we have to stay prepared and ready.Skipping a day or 2 of study in other programs is ok,in nursing it can lead to frustration and repeated classes.

Don't give up,you've made it this far! Keep on pushing!