Work during LPN classes

Red Kryptonite · May 5, 2015

Just wondering am going to start LPN course in the fall and I am planning to work Part time as. CNA, is it hard to work and go to school ? Or is it duable !

It's both. I'm currently working full time and attending a fast track LPN course that lasts two semesters. My grade is sitting on the line between A and B and my clinical instructor is satisfied with my performance.

I am TIRED and ready to be off for the summer, but I'm getting it done so far.

JCa1978 · May 5, 2015

That's the way my course is I have summers and holidays off like public school schedule, what school are you attending ?

Red Kryptonite · May 5, 2015

Gateway CC in Phoenix

guest449786 · May 5, 2015

It's both. I'm currently working full time and attending a fast track LPN course that lasts two semesters. My grade is sitting on the line between A and B and my clinical instructor is satisfied with my performance.
I am TIRED and ready to be off for the summer, but I'm getting it done so far.

Red Kryptonite · May 6, 2015

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Ha ha..... Apparently I hurted somebody's wittle feelings......

Anyway, OP, many people have worked and gone to school at the same time. A good support system is crucial. I couldn't do this without a lot of help from my husband and tons of patience from my kids.

CNAAJ · May 6, 2015

It's extremely hard and tiring I work full time and school full time I'm also a commuter 114 miles south of home but you have to do what you have to do! If you don't have to work don't do it but I work for my health benefits.

JCa1978 · May 7, 2015

Unfortunately I have to work to pay for school, but am going to try and work only part time I think full time will be too much since I have 2 boys and a husband and 2 dogs í ½í¸

NurseSpeedy, ADN, LPN, RN · May 10, 2015

Part time is definitely doable. As a CNA, you may be able to find employment that not only works with your school schedule but also offers tuition reimbursement. Something to think about anyways. Once you are down to just clinicals left, full time is possible as well...it's just all the time in the earlier part of the program where you are taking in so much new information. You may not have much of a life, but it goes by quick.

Red Kryptonite · May 10, 2015

As a CNA, you may be able to find employment that not only works with your school schedule but also offers tuition reimbursement.

I am using my employer's tuition assistance, but I had to work for them for a year before I qualified to receive it. So that's something else to consider too.

JCa1978 · May 11, 2015

Good Idea did not think abou that..,

StrawberryEssence81 · May 11, 2015

I wasn't a CNA, but I worked part-time every weekend while I was PN school. I also plan to work while go back to get my RN.