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Working FT and going to school

I need some faith! How many of you have worked FT and gone to school? Is it manageable? What did you sacrifice?

I know RN programs discourage working but I don't really have a choice, I've got bills! Haha. From the looks of it (aside from no social life, as if it's active anyway lol) I'll be cutting down my sleep one day a week from my regular 6-8hours to 5-6.

I mapped out my work and class schedule so on paper it looks manageable but we shall see how the body adapts. It's a small sacrifice for a temporary time you know.

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    Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, joannavn! It is manageable!

    I worked full time in CD tx as an LPN while going for my RN. I was married with no children, however.

    Well, married for 3/4 of the program. It takes its toll.

    Good luck and best wishes to you, joannavn!

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    I work full time but three of my shifts are sleeping shifts. There are several students in my class that do work a full 40 hours though. Most of them do it all on the weekend between Fri and Sun, others go to work after class on our short days (only 9 to 12). The biggest problem I think is finding work that you can fit around school hours. It is certainly possible to work full time and pass nursing school.

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    The thing that will be challenging is trying to find hours to study after attending class, clincals, and working a full time job. Students get to all the things they need to do hour-wise but find succeeding on exams difficult because they don't have time to study. Good luck!

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    Yes, it's absolutely manageable. I worked FT during school. I did have a flexible boss that worked with my schedule during clinical. My wife and I went to nursing school together (she was a semester ahead of me) and we had 2 more kids while in school. It was chaotic for a while but well worth the effort. Life happens - focus on the goal and make it work.

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