In addition, they have children, are single parents with only one income, have mortgages, and other family obligations. So, not working while in school is NOT an option. Most nursing programs, at the beginning of the program, will tell you that you should either quit your current job or majorly cut down your hours in order to succeed in their program.
The reason why is because nursing school requires you to attend lecture classes expect to be in lecture class approximately hours a week , work at clinical sites, complete individual and group projects, and prepare for proficiency exams. Many people who start out working full-time in the nursing program either cut down their hours at work or flunk out of the program. If you have to work like most people do I suggest you budget for the loss of hours and income before you start the program.
Many people maintain their full-time jobs and complete these courses before they start the nursing program. Another option is to go to nursing school part-time. If you do this you would be able to work while going to school. While I was in college I worked 30 hours a week during the time I completed my pre-requisites. There were times it was stressful and I was definitely busy all the time but it was do-able. However, when I started the nursing program I soon found out that I could not juggle work and nursing school and make the grades I wanted to make.
So I quit my job for about a year and concentrated on nursing school. Then during my last semester before I graduated I got a job working as needed as a nursing assistant CNA and then transition to a registered nurse position after I passed my state boards. My husband and I budgeted for the loss of income and made sacrifices so I could concentrate solely on school. I know times are tough and juggling family, school, and jobs are extremely tough. In my own life I have had some extreme trials and obstacles where I could not see where my life was going or how I was going to be able to make it work, but somehow things worked themselves out and I obtained my goal.
My husband, at 31 years of age, started school in , with no prior schooling. He chose nursing as his major. He worked 40 hours a week while attending school.
Various factors should be considered. There is no black and white answer, but here are a few factors to help you with your decision. If a full-time job is overwhelming, find a part-time job.
Often, per diem and PRN employees are paid more per hour, and you have the flexibility of working when you want. Not to mention, getting that clinical experience and hours prior to graduating school can help you best assess your next step following graduation.
Another option is to maximize your income and time before you enter your nursing program. Before you dive completely in, you typically must complete all of your prerequisites courses.
During this time, you can work as much as you can handle. Another way to maximize your income is to live frugally. Consider letting go of expenses that are not necessary. For example, you need internet access, but do you need cable television?
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