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Hi, I need some advice. After the long wait, it finally looks like there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and I may be able to go to nursing school in a few months (hopefully in the fall)! I've spent the last 11 years working in an office during the day. If my husband gets this new job, he'll be able to support me for the most part, but I might need to take up a part-time job to cover the rest, like maybe 15 hrs/week and in the evenings, since nursing school will be during the day.

Just curious, if any of you R.N. students work part-time in the evenings, where do you work? I was thinking about applying for a unit secretary position, but not sure if they offer part-time evening shifts. Are the hospitals flexible with your school schedule? Do you tell them you're going to nursing school? And if you don't work in the hospital, where do you work if you only need about 15 hrs/week?

Any suggestions? Thanks!

I suggest a secretarial job at a doctor office or on a unit at a hospital which will hire part time. If you can find something in the medical field. It will benefit you through school if you are already in the atmosphere esp. when clinicals start. Just something to think about. I worked full time as a Medical Assistant through out school up til the day before my boards.

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Specializes in MedSurg.

Your right, pooptacular, bartending does pay better. I also did some of that, as well as working at the hospital while going to school, and it was very helpful and a nice distraction from the whole "medical" thing. There are times, not often, but occasionally, as a nurse that I wish I was back in that bartending job.

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These are all great replies! Thanks everyone for your suggestions. A unit clerk position would be my first choice once it's set in stone, and I've also thought about waitressing at Chili's or someplace similar, if you say they are flexible with their employees who attend school. Those places are always packed where I live, so I can imagine the tips are pretty good. ;)

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Specializes in Gyn/STD clinic tech.

dottie: i bar tend at a rest 2 days a week and make an average of 300-500+ in one week(2 days). i say go for waitressing or bartending, they really do offer flexibility :)

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dottie: i bar tend at a rest 2 days a week and make an average of 300-500+ in one week(2 days). i say go for waitressing or bartending, they really do offer flexibility :)

fairycari, that sounds great, but i have a question. what if i don't have any waitress/bartending experience? is that something taught on the job? if so, then i'm willing to give it a try. that is pretty good $$$ in tips for just 2 days a week!! :smokin:

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IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS EXPERIENCE USUALLY ISN'T A BIG THING. MOST PLACES ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TRAIN YOU. I DID BARTEND/SERVE FOR 5 YEARS BEFORE I GOT MY CMA...MY INCOME CUT DOWN TO HALF!!:crying2: APPLY TO SEVERAL RESTAURANTS AND DEF. MAKE SURE IT IS A BUSY AND/OR WELL PRICED MENU (THAT CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE) I PROB MADE 400-500$ JUST WORKING WEEKENDS. ITS A GOOD SHORT TERM JOB AND YOU LEARN GREAT PEOPLE SKILLS LOL!!:chuckle

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I am currently working full time but will be on part time schedule when school starts. I'm lucky that my employer (a hospital) has this benefit for employees where we still get full pay even when working part time while in nursing school. :) I work in the business office.

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Specializes in MedSurg.

Very nice for you shelbias. Can't beat that. Do they want to work for them when you complete nursing school? Probably, but if a good hospital then that's even better for you because you'll probably be high on the list for hire when you become an RN if they invested this much into you. Good luck with everything.

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I worked in the hospital I went to nursing school at. Their only requirement was to have 6 months nursing school under your belt.

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Specializes in Telemetry.

thanks, julzhere! Yes, it's a nice little benefit esp considering how expensive and time-consuming nursing school is. They do expect me to work for them as a nurse for 3 years after I pass the boards. They are assured of a nurse in two years and I'm assured of a job after graduating. It's a win-win for everyone. :)

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I use to work at Friday's, had tons of fun and like everyone said made great money, the hours were flexable but when the economy went bad the tips went down. Now there is something to be said with having consistant steady money that doesn't depend on others money/moods but if you can find a place that is busy then go for it!

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Specializes in CVICU/ER.

I work as a tech in an ICU. They are more than willing to accommodate my times for school and let me work 12 hour days 2x a week to make some money. I also student teach at my University and it gives me some gas money.

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