Two careers, is there anybody else doing something similar?

[Beebop25]

I am starting my first year of Nursing tommorow, my second degree. My first degree is in Education, I taught for a year and always wanted to be a nurse. I don't have kids and felt I should go back while I am still really young to pursue something else I have always wanted to do, and my end goal is to work part time as a teacher (half days or every other day) and part time or casual as a nurse when I finish. I have spoken with alot of people about this, many who have been really positive and many who have said theres no way a person can juggle two part time professions and I have to choose. It got to the point where I just couldn't choose so I am going for it and it would break my heart to have to give either one up. As far as hours per week go, it wouldn't be any more than if I chose one to do full-time, just that your mind would be between two different professional jobs. Surely I can't be the only person out there who has done something like this, and I just wanted to put it out there to see if anybody else who is a Nurse works part time in another professional job, and what your opinions on this may be? I appreciate any feedback! thanks! :)

[Beebop25]

Yes I am currently working part time as a substitute teacher and plan to throughout my degree. Do part time nurses not get benefits? is it different in the US than Canada?