Many of you have stated that you've managed to attend school full-time, work and keep your families together. I'm just wondering what types of jobs you all have - hours, etc.?
I'm hoping to get into the Fall Nursing Program at my school as a full-time student. I'm currently the Director of a local Senior Center and as much as I "Love" my Seniors and my job - I'll have to leave the job to become a full-time student. Even if I'm not one of the lucky few that get admitted to the Program this Fall - I plan on taking a full course load - so either way, I can't continue with my current job.
We have 3 Sons - oldest is in College, so I definitely have to help out the family finances while going to school. My question is - what types of jobs do those of you who have families and are in school full-time have? My husband has been working the dreaded (4 in a row) 12 hour night shifts -Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - at a local hospital for the last 18 years as a Peri-Natal Therapist. Let's just say - he's a little burned out!!! He's worked those awful hours all these years because of the night and weekend shift-differentials (pays much, much better than the day shifts).
Until I complete Nursing School - he'll have to keep those hours to help support our family. My problem is finding a very flexible part-time job to work around his crazy hours while going to school and still find time to take care of the kids, house, etc. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Work 8-5 m-f as a Sr. Business Analyst, I'm 2nd semester nursing student, class 2 nights a week and lab/clinical every other weekend. Have a wife that works full time in the same type of profession and is very supportive, 2 kids 14 & 10. Study all your free time and ALWAYS make time for your family. It's not easy, but can be done.
I will be working 40 hours a week and going to school 26 hours a week (that includes clinicals). I also have a boyfriend (who doubles as my roomie). It will be hard, but I can do it!
It definently takes a lot of motivation. I am in second semester of associates program (2 left after this one). I work 40 hours a week, 3rd shift 11:30-8am M-F in computer operations (babysit the computer system). My job is wonderful, I have a lot of downtime so I get to study, I make good money and my company pays tuition reimbursement. I am going to have a hard time on clinical days (7-3), but you just learn to take it day by day. I also have a 3 yo daughter who goes to daycare so that I can sleep. My husband is great about it. I also have my parents and in laws who realize that I need sleep. Thankfully I am blessed enough to have a great job. I couldn't make it without my study time at work.
I am in the 2nd semester of my ADN program. I work mon - fri from 6 am - 2:30 pm. Class/clinicals start at 4:30 pm and run until around 10. This is mon - thurs, with a 1 hour pathophysiology class that starts at 3:30 pm on thurs. You do learn to get by on VERY little sleep. You have to be really good at managing your time and priorities, (good traits in a nurse). My family is very supportive and they (and I) realize that all this is temporary. That and alot of prayer helps immensely! I would really like to continue to expand on that thought...but I have to finish a case study on memingitis. Good luck and don't give up!
I worked as an LPN while I was in school, but only part time. I was only able to work sat and sunday usually, some semesters only 1 day a week. Needless to say, I was always broke!! I dont think its impossible to work full time in some programs, especially if they allow you to attend classes part time, but if the program is full time, than I dont think it is likely for someone to attend all classes and pass..
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Work 8-5 m-f as a Sr. Business Analyst, I'm 2nd semester nursing student, class 2 nights a week and lab/clinical every other weekend. Have a wife that works full time in the same type of profession and is very supportive, 2 kids 14 & 10. Study all your free time and ALWAYS make time for your family. It's not easy, but can be done.