I just finished up my prerecs and will be applying to NAU for admission this coming fall. I have a BA already but I'm in Tucson so I'm planning to do the traditional BSN (5 semester) program. I am thinking of applying for PCT positions in the meantime. The catch is one of the hospitals that's hiring wants a 1 yr commitment for PCT training. This would put me having to work during nursing school if I get in this fall.
As an aside . . . I already have CNA training from Iowa but can't work on my certification in AZ because the program was different credit hours and I didn't have clocked hours in Iowa (just traning and testing). Though all the basic skill checkoffs appear to be the same as a level I PCT - no cath, IV, or meds.
Anyway, my question is for those of you who worked during nursing school - especially if there are any NAU students out there - is it doable? I don't "have" to work. I just thought getting in with a hospital on the front end might help out getting a job later on and also to help cover some of the costs of school. If I do work I'm hoping to work Fri/ Sat nights so my husband can be home with my children when I'm gone. It doesn't look like any of the clinicals are on the weekends in NAU's program is this correct?
I'm a good student and do what I need to do to get an A my classes but I know nursing school is different from prerecs. Is working a bad idea?
I am not yet a nurse but I am pursuing my PCT now. Will take me 8 months and 14k. What do you think?
Don't do it! 14k?! That's insane. There are hospitals and nursing homes that will train you for free. You can also work as one generally after your first semester of nursing school.
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Don't do it! 14k?! That's insane. There are hospitals and nursing homes that will train you for free. You can also work as one generally after your first semester of nursing school.