Riverside Community College Nursing Program Question

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Does anyone know if you can have a part time job while in the program? Is it possible or are you way to busy with school? Also are there student loans you can get to cover your cost of living and classes while in the program.

Thanks!!!:redbeathe

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did you get accepted into the program in RCC? i just applied with a 3.3 in science and a 3.0 with a B.A. degree in Business MGMT/H.R..... im crossing my fingers i can get in....

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coriaa1,

No I haven't even applied yet for the program, I still need a few more classes. I plan to apply in the fall. It sounds like you have a good chance to get in. When will you find out if you are accepted? Please keep me posted!

Best of Luck,

Nicole :)

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i will find out till april or june the only thing that i was never a student there.... but im trying to register for an online class as we speak... i called and so far there are 250 applicants already on this terms roster

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WOW! 250! Yeah you should sign up for a class, cause I think they give priorty to RCC students. I plan on going to the RCC pre-nursing program workshop in Feb. to find out more info on the program & how long it takes to get in ect.

:)

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im going this friday to the workshop at 230

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Hello!

I also applied for the nursing program for this next semester, I hope I get in.

Do you know when the spring semester starts? Does it start in April? I was just wondering in case I dont get in this time around!

Good luck to you!

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Hi. I am going to RCC and I am in the nursing program. I'm half way through with the program and I love it so far. I wanted to answer part of your question you asked a while ago.

I would say having a part-time job would be okay if you don't have any kids or a husband because most of your time will be spent studying, studying, and studying. Most of my nursing class have a full-time job because they have to support their family and some single students are working part-time jobs.

My suggesttion to you is to get through your first semester of nursing school then you will get the feel of whether or not you can handle school and work. Also, once you pass your first semester you get a nursing assistant certificate and you can actually work as a CNA. Loma Linda Hosp. hires students with a certificate but some other hosptials in the riverside area do not. Hope this helps. Good luck with your future nursing career!

-Gjones

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Hi Gjones,

I have question for you about your response... You stated you get your CNA in the first semester so you can start working in the field. I was thinking about getting my CNA first, as I have no health care experience and need the "points" to get in. Are there people in your class that were able to get in w/o working in healthcare? Do you think the points for your GPA and degree are enough? I will have a 3.9 likely, have an AS degree. That's about all I have going for me.

If you have time to reply, thank you! I appreciate your answer, I was wondering this myself as I am single and will have no financial aid.

Second question for you or anyone... I used to work in the airline industry which pays terribly. As a result, most of us single folks would get a place together in the first few years. We would be 5 to an apartment, so rent was dirt cheap. No one was really home much as we were either in class or studying or working... it is a sacrifice but very doable. Is this common in nursing school also?

Mari

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