working while in nursing school

[alexis87]

Hi, I was just recently accepted to a bsn program that starts this winter. I have a very flexible job right now that will allow me to work one day a week if i need to. I actually do not have to work while in nursing school, because my plan this whole time was to quit when i started the program. My question is do most students that you go to school with work part time, or does the majority just focus on school. Do you think i am better off quitting and getting a job in the hospital maybe as a SNAP nurse this summer so i can have some kind of experience on my resume when i graduate, or should i continue to work one day a week through school at my current job?

[NurseMaybeBaby]

I work 12-24 hours a week and I'm in my second semester. It's hard sometimes, but I have no choice but to work. It's all about time management skills. If I were you, I would try to get a job in the field. Especially if you don't have to work. I'm a tech in an ER and I find that it REALLY helps me in school. If you can manage your time well, then you can do it.

Oh, and I have two small kids and a hubby:) All about time management!

[geneva007]

I am a first year student. I have several friends that are having a hard time budgeting working full time and nursing school including clinicals. Clinicals take up much of your time when you get further in school. A few of my friends are going part time or quitting their job altogether to concentrate on nursing school.

I am about to stop working in several weeks because I worked 2 jobs during my pre-reqs for nursing school and during EMT school. I have 4 kids and I want to see them and my husband so I am sacrificing my job until I can work as an LPN next summer a few days a week while finishing my RN.

Congrats on getting in for your BSN, you'll do great!

[foreverLaur]

@ foreverLaur , that sounds like an awesome job to have? how did you find out about that?

I work at the local university's medical center in the nursing float pool. I am technically a student nursing assistant which is 100% identical to a patient care assistant except I got to skip the 2 week training class and I only work contingent which requires you to work 2 days a month but when you put in your availability they will fill any open slot with you in any area of the hospital that needs it. It is super nice :)