Working through LVN school?

Divest · Sep 6, 2009

Just giving a quick bump.

Jules A, MSN · Sep 6, 2009

I think being bright and organized is a huge help. In a way I found it easier because I had no choice but study every free second I got. All my assignments were completed early because I didn't have the option of procrastinating.

Personally I am disgusted by the way schools try to act as if we aren't able to work and go to school. It is time consuming but doable. I'm an adult for Pete's sake and made $30,000 a year working while I got my LPN and RN. I couldn't ever make that money back if I had listened to their advice and "focused on school". For me being broke or using savings to live off would have been far more stressful than working! Best wishes with whatever you decide.

Divest · Sep 7, 2009

Hey, thanks for the reply! How many hours did you work per week? Did you work full-time? Just wondering.

bigcat · Sep 7, 2009

Has anyone done this? Is it possible? I'm currently not working but I fear that my finances may run out sometime in the middle of my nursing program and I'm wondering how difficult it is to at least hold a part time job during LPN school?
I'm reasonably intelligent and I can prioritize decently, if that helps any.

I attended a 15 month program evenings Monday-Friday and worked full time nights. Between work and school it was 7 days a week.

Jules A, MSN · Sep 8, 2009

I worked a min of 30 hours a week. Most often two doubles on the weekends sometimes a double, single on the weekend and a single during the week. I'm bright but never the braniac of a class, lol, but I gradutated among the top of both my LPN and RN programs. Most of my fellow students worked also.

tara524 · Sep 26, 2009

I was curious what you did for a job while you went through LVN school?

bigcat · Sep 27, 2009

I worked nights as a nursing assistant, attended school in the evenings, and slept when I could.

Steffers · Sep 28, 2009

I also worked 30hrs a week, as a vet tech! It was tough, but you can do it!!!

Txstarr972 · Sep 28, 2009

I work full time and attend an evening/weekend program which includes 12 hour Saturdays. I am making an A average. Not easy, but doable. I no longer get to go out or just be lazy after work!

tara524 · Oct 6, 2009

Awesome! Thank yall!!! I am currently training for my CNA so that I may work through my LVN education.

The school that I am planning on attending is mon-fri 8-4 sooo I wont be sleeping much either!

It helps to know its doable and im not just being to positive. Thank you very much!