tesla323

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1. Night Shift Woes...When Do You Sleep On Your Days Off????

   tesla323 replied to BibleBarb56's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! While I am not actually a nurse (though I aspire to be one), I also work the overnight shift and have been doing so for 4 years. This is what I have discovered.... First, it was hard at the beginning and very difficult enotionally for me unt...

2. Options for obtaining nursing degree online/while working full time

   tesla323 replied to tesla323's topic in General Nursing

   Nope, I've never done any classes, but I'm less worried about the prereqs than the other stuff. I did find a college west of DFW called Weatherford College, and they seem to be big on flexible schedules. This is a sample from their catalog: Four-Day...

3. Options for obtaining nursing degree online/while working full time

   tesla323 replied to tesla323's topic in General Nursing

   I live in the DFW area. I'm not totally committed to doing it online only, just whatever is going to fit with my schedule.

4. Options for obtaining nursing degree online/while working full time

   tesla323 replied to tesla323's topic in General Nursing

   That's encouraging, thanks! I'm hoping I luck out, because my work schedule is a set schedule that can't change unless I call in. If I get a manager that is okay with me leaving early, I should be okay. Are there night clinicals? It would be easier t...

5. Options for obtaining nursing degree online/while working full time

   tesla323 replied to tesla323's topic in General Nursing

   We have a six month-old, but my wife stays home with him and takes care of him, so really all I have to worry about right now is work, sleep, and helping her out when I can. I realize the school means I will have like zero free time, but I'm hoping I...

6. Options for obtaining nursing degree online/while working full time

   tesla323 replied to tesla323's topic in General Nursing

   I work 46hrs a week, basically 10p-7a Friday thru Tuesday

7. Options for obtaining nursing degree online/while working full time

   tesla323 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, So, I am preparing to enter the nursing field and begin the process of getting my ADN. Does anyone have any advice or ideas on the best way to do this while working a full-time overnight job? I was hoping to be able to most of the schoo...