Question about working and going to RN school???

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Hello. I just recently started thinking about going back to school. I already have my BS degree and have been working for 11+ years in the healthcare field.

I am trying to gather information regarding the schools in Houston.

It seems there are 2 schools who offer night programs, HCC and Lonestar Kingwood.

Right now, my work would pay for me to go to school, but I would have to work. I also am a new mom, the financial and insurance provider of the house, and confused :wink2:!!

I'm wondering if anyone can give me a feel for working and going back to school. I have no idea if it is feasible. I know the demands of nursing school and have no idea if I can handle it all. I've thought about cutting my hours, applying for the night programs and seeing how that goes. I've thought about quitting, paying for it out of pocket and living off student loans, etc.

Anyways, does anyone work full-time or part-time and go to school???

Thanks!

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I work full-time while attending RN school here in the Dallas metroplex. It is tough, very tough, but possible. You'll need a LOT of support from family, friends, etc., but it CAN be done. :up:

I go to school during the week (Monday - Wednesday) during the day and work Thursday - Saturday nights.

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Thanks for the reply.

If you don't mind sharing, do you have kids? I have a little girl and she will be 1 1/2 when I return to school. (only 8 months now). I just can't imagine having less time w/ her, but I guess it is for a short time. Also, is your job demanding or are you able to get away w/ studying while working? :wink2:

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I have 2 kids, but they're both in school. I work as a tech in a hospital; sometimes I can study at work, more often than not I can't.

Working & going to RN school is tough, but you can do it if you really want to. You'll need a LOT of support, especially with such a young child, but it can be done. Last semester, a single mom with 3 kids graduated from the program. There is a woman in my class who has 5 kids. Another has a special needs child and works as well.

Don't let your problems stop you from following your dreams. It will be one of the hardest things you've ever done, but it CAN be done.:wink2::wink2::wink2:

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I work weekend double shifts (16 hours on Saturday, 16 hours on Sunday) as an LVN in a nursing home while attending an RN program full-time during the week. So far, it has definitely been manageable, although I do not wish to speak too soon! I will be past the home base when I graduate in 6 months.

My biggest adjustment revolves around the sudden lack of unrestricted free time to which I am accustomed. Also, I am paying off chunks of my tuition as I go so that I won't have massive student loan debt upon graduation, so the sudden drop in disposable income is another adjustment.

I am single with no children.

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