Working while going to school

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I just accepted a job at the hospital (dream CNAII job), but I start school in August. I would like to keep a spot at the hospital while I'm going to school, but I'm not sure if I can juggle it all. I have to study in order to make good grades, although I catch on quickly.

Here's the rub. The hospital doesn't hire LPN's. Their clinics do, but the hospital itself doesn't. I ultimately want to be an RN, but this is the route I chose for multiple reasons. The school requires a full time work experience for 6 months as an LPN in order to enter the LPN to RN program.

Any thoughts, questions, or advice are greatly appreciated.

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Work at one of their associated clinics PRN or part time once you have your LVN while getting your RN, then apply to the hospital. You'll be a strong candidate with experience in the network and computer system. Would also be a good opportunity to get a rec letter from a clinician who works at both the clinic and the hospital, if the opportunity arises.

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You will do it

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i finished my lvn program and getting hired at kaiser 27 dollars an hour start pay no experience fresh out of school, i worked as a medical assistant full time while going to school full time i made it and you can to im 25 years old living in california

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Andy, what Lvn program did you go to?

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