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Do any of you guys work while going to np programs or even getting a bsn

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I'll have to work. I am hoping to work just 15 hours a week though so I can keep some benefits from work while still having time to be a single mother and go to school full time.

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Is this while doing an rn program or an np program

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I am still taking my pre requisites but I have heard it's hard to work and be in the program,unfortunately I don't think I will have that luxury to do that. I was thinking of working a part time and on something that doesn't require much brain usage,by that I mean like something very easy like a supermarket or movie theatres because I think I will need my brain for the homework :/

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I will be working about 20hrs a week. I will get out if class at 2:15 and will have study time until 6pm and also my weekends are for studying. Unfortunately I will have to work to pay some bills. Good luck to you

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Yes, you can work full time and go to nursing school. The website for the school i graduated from, and some of my instructors said it's impossible to work full time during school, but I proved them wrong. People ask me how I did it (even the other students in my class wondered how I did it), and I tell everyone the same thing "school and work...that's ALL I did". I worked as a scrub tech in an operating room every weekend and during the week when I didn't have class or clinicals, after work I came home, sat down, and opened my books and studied until I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. I lived on junk food and caffeine and gained 50 lbs. I tried dating, but the last time I saw the guy was the night before I started med surg II clinicals (was working 3 12's, clinicals 2 12's, and 2 days of class all day). I maintained average grades throughout school, but I took some time off before the NCLEX, and I found out on Wednesday morning that I passed (75 questions), and I got my new work badge yesterday with "RN" by my name. If you decide to work full time during nursing school, make it a commitment. NEVER allow yourself to back out, or you will regret it. I am here to tell you, today, my first Saturday in 2 years without any studying that I have to do, that it's the most amazing feeling you'll ever experience! Good luck!

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Yep, full time work, full time school, and taking care of two kids.. it can be done if you really want it.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Yes full time while in LPN, ADN, BSN, MSN and two post MSN certificates.

Can be done but isn't fun.

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