Who worked during nursing school?

shodobe · Oct 10, 2008

I worked pretty much full-time during nursing school as a Paramedic. My boss was reall good about letting me put in hours around my classes, plus I could do alot of book workeven when I was on call in quarters or at home. But, this was 30 years ago when I think nursing school was easier. Seeing what students have to go through now a days, it would well advised, if possible, not to work at all or very little.

rninformatics, DNP, RN · Oct 10, 2008

My first year of nursing school I worked as a clerk typist part-time.

My final year I worked 2 part-time jobs. One as a receptionist and one as a nurses aide.

It is hard but if you dont have a choice financially, you do what you have to do.

Counselors told students not to work during nursing school, b/c it's extremely hard. Sound more like a myth!!!
Anyone worked during nursing school?
I currently work 20 hours on weekend, Fri-Sun. and study a lot on weekdays. Anyone work more than that? Or suggest, not to work at all! LoL
Basically, no free time for myself.
Eat sleep drink, all about nursing.

hnt1987 · Oct 10, 2008

I'm an LPN, working full time on a telemetry/ICU stepdown unit and going full time on my RN.
I have no life
I have sleep deprivation
I have lost my ability to spell
I can't tell you want my family members look like anymore
My washing is so far behind, I need to throw it in the back of the truck and drive thru a carwash
My coworkers are supportive, and try to swap with me if I've got something unexpected come up at school, but my NM's first comment when I told her I'd gotten into the RN program was, "you don't plan on cutting your hours, do you? You were hired to work full time." Can you say "veiled threat?"
My language would embarrass a career navy sailor
I'm having GERD, palpitations from the caffeine, and my nutrition consists of things being passed out of drive thru windows.
Why the hell am I doing this again?

same same so far!!!

jenrn6282 · Oct 10, 2008

yup i worked too i actually had 3 jobs at one point but then cut back to 2, i did pharm tech and CNA

many if not all my classmates worked....we have to is there a choice? not many parents today would give up the money.....so...

but we too were advised no to work....HA....there were some people whos grades slipped up mid semester and CUT BACK their hours...but were still working so.....

JRD2002 · Oct 11, 2008

I worked full time through college. I was a middle of the road kinda student. I worked in a hospital which I think helped me more than anything on exams because I could put concepts I learned in class to a real life situation.

Never understood the kids that complained of lack of time when they didn't work and didn't have a family...for those that had both we were pretty crazy by graduation.

Scrubby · Oct 11, 2008

I was able to work part time during second year and third year because I didn't have tutorials and lectures every day. I probably could have done it in first year but I think my grades would have suffered.

boysx2 · Oct 12, 2008

Even though I graduated nursing school several years ago, I did work part-time while going through the nursing program. It wasn't an easy task, but with persistence and an understanding family, I was able to graduate.

I had to learn how to balance my time wisely. I studied at night and on the weekends and got together with friends for study sessions whenever possible.

It was stressful at times, but worth it in the end. It's possible to do anything once you set your mind to it. Always keep your goal in mind!

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Oct 12, 2008

I've always been told not to work. Well, hell, who's going to buy my food, pay the mortgage, etc? Sheesh.

hnt1987 · Oct 13, 2008

Hi. I worked 40-60 hours/week and graduated from a 4 year program in 2 years and 8 months with a 3.61 GPA by going to school year round. When it has to be done it CAN be done.

are you sure you work 40-60 hour with a 3.61 GPA. What school did you go to???

It's questionable!

cherrybreeze, ADN, RN · Oct 13, 2008

I went to college right after high school, but I still had to work...my mom couldn't afford to support me, and my dad wouldn't (not that I would have wanted to be "supported"). I did my first year of general studies before getting in to the nursing program. At first, I was put on a waiting list, so I would have had no choice, but when they called before the year began to tell me I could start the program right away, I told them I wanted to wait a year. I do believe this helped immensely.

So, overall, I worked about 32 hours/week, and went to school about 3/4 time. Took summer classes also, so it was 3 years instead of 2 1/2. I graduated with a 3.805 GPA, so yes, it CAN be done! :) Especially when you have no other choice in the matter!