School Fulltime and working Fulltime?

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From what I've read it's recommended not to work while attending the Nursing Program. Now in my world that's not an option for me. I am a single mother of 2 children, 1 grandchild...Although my daughter, 18 years old is now working, which is a big help... I still have bills that must be paid. I don't have money or anyone willing to sign over their paycheck to me.:uhoh3:

How many of you work fulltime and attend the school? How many successfully completed the RN Program while working fulltime?

chiari

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It's doable as long as your job schedule and your school schedule fit together well. I am in a night and weekend track and work full-time. I don't carry a full load of nursing credits though, usually between 7-10 credit hours. It isn't easy and you won't have any time to breathe but it's doable. I personally wouldn't recommend it with small children, but that's a personal decision.

Good luck!

Shanyone

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Specializes in Pediatric Intensive Care, Urgent Care.

I don't know about nursing school and fulltime, although i'm not going to try it. But, i have worked fulltime for the past three semesters while taking at least five classes per semester. It has been really tough but i figure i will be ready when i get into a nursing program...but i won't be working fulltime. I'm leaving my job this summer to go to nursing school and i'm just gonna get a part-time job and live off and grants/scholarships and/or loans. gotta do what i gotta do. goodluck ;)

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There are night-weekend RN programs if you look hard for them. They are specifically set up like that so that people like yourself, can become an RN.

I am always floored why more of these programs are not available.

Thank God for your 18-year-old...I am sure she is a huge help.

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First of all, congrats on sticking with it!!!

I started school in 2004 (summer). In September of 2005, my husband and I welcomed our baby girl into the world. She was not planned. I wasn't sure how having Amelia would change things, but it sure did!!! Having children while in school makes a HUGE difference!!

I do work full-time as well, but I am only going ot school part-time. You will be VERY busy, but I think if that is your main focus, you will get it done. It's going to be very hard, but doable.

I just posted a couple of articles on a separate post. Maybe reading these will give you some pointers.

https://allnurses.com/forums/f198/article-those-who-work-have-families-213597.html

Best of luck to you!!!

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