Working while in school

ashemson · Mar 12, 2005

I go to an eve/weekend program, but I am lucky in that I work PRN at a local hospital. So I get to pretty much pick my hours that I work. I can work 1 day/week or 5/days per week. It's very convenient!

blue chips · Mar 12, 2005

I am just two semesters away from starting nursing school (RN)- I am almost finished with my pre nursing classes. While taking a full course load of pre-nursing classes I have managed to work full time and maintain a 3.8 gpa. I don't have any children but am married. My question is how realistic is it to want to work full time during nursing school. I have to go full time as there is no other option. I am curious how other students have handled the cost- I have my tuition paid for but I am worried about the general cost of living. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I WORKED TWO JOBS AND WENT TO SCHOOL FULL TIME. I HAD NO HELP SO I HAD TO DO IT ON MY OWN AND I LOVED IT. :

nursingismydream · Mar 12, 2005

I am a full-time student and work part-time as well. I have three children who are 5, 8, and 10. it is hard. Very hard. But I don't have a choice. If we wnat the bills paid, I have to work. My husband works second shift. I still do well in school though (3.5 gpa), and I always make time for my children. Not as much as we would like. But it is still time together, even if we are just watch TV. I miss games and school activities. But I don't keep my kids in the dark about any of it. The 5 year old is starting to come around. It is to the point that the kids ask me how I did on a test and cheer me on. That is a great feeling.

There are days you will need toothpicks to hold your eyes open. Days you will wonder if it is all worth it. Days you want to quit your job or school (if not both). But if you want it bad enough, you will reach down inside and dig up the energy to get through it. Just hang in there. It only lasts so long. But eventually it does end.