Work and Go To School?? Help!

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Ok so I posted this in response down below but thought it might get more attention here on its own. I currently work 4 12hr. shifts at our local hospital. They Only do 12 hour shifts..so Im wondering how I will do my clinical year and work. I carry the benefits for my family, and I need my paycheck to pay bills...so I dont have the option of just not working and going to clinicals.

Has anyone worked this one out? I assume I will have to leave the hospital setting and go to a nursing home while I do my clinicals....but I hate leaving my job. Thanks for your input!!

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Ooo and as far as money goes..I went thru the financial aide office in the college and they said I didn't qualify. I made too much money on my tax return LOL. I grossed about $52,000 in 2004. I still would LOVE to have a grant tho.........dang!

To the OP,

I commend what you are doing and wish you the best of luck. But, remember this: many people have made it through nursing school in worse situations than yours. Be certain to exhaust ALL options (it sounds as though you have found one). Can the hubby work full time? Are there other jobs that will be more flexible? Unless you already have a degree, default, or drug charges, chances are that you can get financial aid (grants and loans). I don't remember you saying that you've checked into these options. With a supportive spouse, it may not be as difficult as it seems (some of us are flying solo in this whole process :crying2: ). Anyway, good luck, and keep us posted.

CrazyPremed

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Ooo and as far as money goes..I went thru the financial aide office in the college and they said I didn't qualify. I made too much money on my tax return LOL. I grossed about $52,000 in 2004. I still would LOVE to have a grant tho.........dang!

For all of those out there, check out http://fastweb.monster.com/index.ptml

You would be surprised at what you qualify for. All colleges provide this info and more.

Take care. Peace and love...nothing less!

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