I was in a small cohort and most of us worked full time the first 1-2 years. However, I worked three 12 hours shifts so I had plenty of time to get school work done. I know a few of the other peeps...
I am currently in the PNP program. If you are in the Tucson or Phoenix area, the program will set you up with a site, but I have heard from students who use those sites that they are not the best...