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I'm planning on starting an NP program either in the coming Spring semester or possibly the following Fall semester. The hang up for when to start is strictly financial (my wife stays home to take care of/homeschool our 3 children...thus I'm the sole money earner). My question is how much time people study/studied while in an NP program. I fully understand that times will vary greatly but I'm very interested to see what the spread looks like.

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Specializes in ER, Critical Care, Paramedicine.

I worked full time throughout my masters program on an icu unit night shift. It was possible to do with some work study time. Also, take out the loans. I have had no problem paying off my 100k debt with my job. Good luck!!

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Specializes in Cardiac.
I worked full time throughout my masters program on an icu unit night shift. It was possible to do with some work study time. Also, take out the loans. I have had no problem paying off my 100k debt with my job. Good luck!!

Good to know!

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I worked about .5 for 1 1/2 years and didn't work almost at all during the final semester of school. I read 2-3 hours a day at least 5 days a week and sometimes worked on schoolwork for 6 hours 1 day a week instead of the 2-3 hours of reading. I don't think I could have done it working full time. I was fortunate to not end up with school loans, but if you do take them out, and end up in specialty NP work, it sounds like you won't have any trouble paying them off. Some of the preceptors here seem to get really "irritated" with students who "work" too much (more common for those with irregular schedules -- if you had a regular schedule it probably would be better).

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Specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

I worked between 14-20 hrs a week for 2 years while I went to school full time. I studied for at least 2 hours a day during the week, and 5-6 hours a day on weekends. I was able to do some studying at work. I financed my entire schooling with loans, and then took a job through National Health Service Corp. They pay off $50,000 in return for a 2 year commitment. if you stay 3 years, I think you get another $35,000 (after you complete the 1st 2 years). You get the money in one lump sum at the beginning of your service, so you can immediately put it towards your loans. It made my life a whole lot easier!!!!

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