Working while in school ?

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So I start the nursing program next month and at my school it is mon-fri (8-4), with varying clinical times. I'm trying to figure out how many hours per week I will be able to work while still maintaining a great average. Any suggestions or previous experiences ?

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Impossible to say as it varies with individuals. If you have kids, spouse working "odd" hours, no babysitter, live far from school---all can be an issue. If you have family support and can work w/ends I recommend that. I worked full time but had no choice. It depends on what you have to do in real life.

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It also depends on how much you need to study personally. I was able to do very well with not a lot of studying but classmates of mine had to study 4-5 hours a night.

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agree with the previous posters, it definitely varies per individual. I'm in my 4th (and busiest so far) semester of nursing school, and I'm working 1 day a week as a nurse assistant. I praise those who work full-time, but with my crazy schedule, sometimes once a week seems like too much. Feel it out in the beginning, and see what works for you. You can always reduce your hours, or quit if need be. good luck!

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This is really subjective and based on you. My nursing program absolutely does not allow you to work more than 10 hours a week, and you definitely cannot work the night before clinical, no exceptions.

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This is really subjective and based on you. My nursing program absolutely does not allow you to work more than 10 hours a week and you definitely cannot work the night before clinical, no exceptions.[/quote']

I'm curious, how do they know you're working more than that? Are they paying you or are you paying them? Psh

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I'm curious, how do they know you're working more than that? Are they paying you or are you paying them? Psh

I think they bank on the fact that it's impossible to work more than 10 hours a week and succeed with classes from 8-5 M-F and 6-hour clinicals on Satuday morning. Supposedly one girl was threatened with termination from the program after being caught working as a bartender on the nights before clinical, but I don't know how much truth is behind that, since it was during the first semester scare tactics spiel.

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Thanks to everyone. I will just have to feel it out and see what works for me :)

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