Requesting advice on school/family/work, please!!

[Brendarec]

Hi There! I am beginning school this fall at UPMC Mercy. I have three kids I have to get off to school in the morning. My two oldest will not be a problem, but my son (7yrs) does not get on the school bus until 9am. I will be traveling to school from the South Hills, approx 10 miles--maybe a 45 min commute. Can anyone tell me what a typical school day "looks like" time-wise? What time do classes start, how much time do you typically need to make it on-time, and about what time does your day end? I imagine I will have to have someone get my son on the bus for me. Also, do any of you work while you go to school? I am not sure if I need to give my job notice. Some people (not in the profession) told me they think I need to quit my job, as it will be too difficult to juggle work and school. Thanks in advance, for your thoughts and advice!:)

[PSUStudent]

Hi,

I don't go to UPMC but I am in a 2nd degree BSN program right now and my days are Monday & Friday I am in class from 8am to 4:30pm and then I have 2 days of clinical from 630am to 4:30 pm and 1 day off...some of my other semesters i've had 3 days that started at 630am and 2 that started at 8 or 9am. With my 2nd degree program I cannot work due to the heavy workload and any second I can get to sleep I take :)....

Hope this helps you and good luck this year :)