How To Work Full Time While In Nursing School
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How to decide if working full time while in nursing school is for you.
I am a full-time dialysis tech and am about to start Nursing School this fall. Please keep me in your prayers
I will pray for you! Good luck! You’ll do great!!!
Me too!! Good luck 🙏🏼
Me to lord help us especially while we are working in dialysis because dialysis is like 2 jobs😬😬😬 but i am going to try it so i will say to yall we got this and good luck
Good luck bro
Im a dialysis tech as well but havnt started school. How is it going for u so far? I plan on working 3 days and taking a week off every 2 months especially around test time. My boss is will to work around school
Currently working 35 hours a week, Monday through Friday and going to nursing school. It’s definitely tough but I gotta do what I got to do
Some of us have to put in that extra work… but it’ll all be worth it once you have your degree and license! How much longer til you graduate?
Hopefully next year this time will be my last semester
@@lithoniaclay7539 That’s the same as me! Good luck in your program!
What time your classes start?!
What you work
My friend got her BSN while doing a full time job!
She must be amazing because it ain’t for the faint of heart haha
She’s clever 😂
Thank you for this video!! School counselors will literally make you feel like there is little to no life outside of nursing school. How discouraging?! Your tips were well developed and spot on! At the end of the day juggling nursing school with personal life and working full time will be difficult, but with skills like time management, prioritization, and delegation (for moms/dads and spouses) it can be done!!
I know LOL everyone that I would see online would talk about how hard and time-consuming nursing school is. I am in a full-time, accelerated program and I am still able to have a social life and work full-time.
I don’t want to mislead anyone… Nursing school definitely is challenging and time-consuming.. some semesters are definitely worse than others. But if you have good time management skills and you are disciplined with your studying schedule, you can definitely juggle other things along with nursing school!
Thank you for such impartial and comprehensive advice
Very thorough! Thank you very much.
This is so good! You are like a prayer answered. I have been struggling with the decision and you have made it seem possible. I love all your videos. You are so humble! I love how real your videos are!
Awww thank you so much!!!
I work full time M-F 7a-3p and I am a single parent in a new state with no family/friend support here. This has been a thought of mine of how I would/could go to school and maintain my life
It’s not easy, but it is definitely do-able!
I don’t have kids, so I can’t speak on how to juggle everything with children… But there are students in my cohort who do you have kids. Some of Chamberlain‘s campuses do offer evening and weekend programs. Definitely see if you have a program near you that can fit your schedule!
Well I am a CNA and I want to go to this LPN school that is 8 to 5 Monday through Friday so I decided to do the Baylor program at my nursing home job which is I work two doubles Saturday and Sunday and they add an extra 16 hours which will make up for 40 hours for the week
Thank you for this video! It’s given me so much relief. I’ll have to work full time while in school and now that I know it’s doable and lm not alone its reassuring
You’re welcome! So many people told me that I could not work even part time and do nursing school because it is so demanding… But that is definitely not true! It is extra work, and it definitely takes discipline and good time management… But it is totally doable!
Hey I’ve been a medical assistant for 4 years now and I’m 28 working full time. My nursing program starts September 30th and my job really wants to work with me because I’ve been there so long so we’ll see. Thanks for this video 🙏🏾 at the end I’ll do what’s best for me .
Hey, congratulations on starting your nursing school journey! What school will you be attending?
And that’s great that you have a job that’s willing to work with you! Hopefully that will eliminate a layer of stress!! Good luck with school!
@@theluckienurse thanks so much. I’m attending South University. I’ve been going there since 2020. That’s where I did all my prerequisites and that’s where I took my TEAS 7 entry exam. My school has their own BSN program and I met all of the requirements so I didn’t have to apply outside of my school so that’s a blessing. How far are you into your nursing program?
@@Ktreneice How exciting! I am also 28 and I’ve been a MA for 5 years now. I start nursing school in October but I work nights at a hospital as a PCT. I’m a mom of 2 so I can’t afford to not work. That’s good that your job will work with you. Good luck to you! ❤
Thank you! I am entering a traditional nursing program this year and I plan on keeping my full time job.
Congratulations and good luck! It is a lot of work but it is definitely manageable!
All really good advice, thank you!❤
Glad it was helpful!
Will start this August and thank you for the info.
That is so exciting! Good luck!!!
I had always wanted to go into the medical field. The career paths/end goal for me were either paramedic, working in an emergency pre hospital setting, or working in some kind of trauma center in a hospital.
Nursing seemed enticing as a path, because I have a wife and children to support. Thank you for sharing your experience and motivating me with the possibility of pulling this off. Very kind of you.
I always knew I wanted to go in to healthcare too.. I think that nursing is a great career path in healthcare because you will always have a job, which means that you will always have a way to support your family. Plus it is SO versatile. Once you get your license, you can practically do anything with it. If you get a job you don’t like, you can change your specialty. If you need to cut back on hours, change your hours, or work from home, there are so many jobs that will allow you to do that within the profession.
Good luck!
I have experience with all of those and would be happy to share some guidance, from my 23 years in Emergency Medicine. While being a paramedic is my work passion, going the nursing route affords me all of my work and life passions. I always encouraged (begged) my EMT partners to become RNs first, unless they were going to be firefighter paramedics. Once you earn an RN, you are able to challenge the NREMT exam and become a paramedic. Then you have the best of both worlds, without nearly as much struggle!
I would STRONGLY encourage you to get both your EMT and CNA credentials and start working as *both.* Start looking into nursing school programs and work on your study skills and prerequisites. Be sure to know your A&P super duper well, which is even more necessary as a medic than a nurse. The CNA, A&P, and prerequisites will help you get ready to apply (many nursing schools are beginning to require CNA experience and entrance exams like the TEAS or HESI). This will also help you develop your study habits and get your family adjusted to you being a student. The better you can develop your study "muscles," the far better chance you have of earning competitive grades and getting into a nursing program. It sounds like A LOT but it will go faster than you can imagine so start NOW and thank me later lol.
If you can, keep working as an EMT especially if you still want to become a medic. It will make you a PHENOMENAL nurse and is absolutely necessary if you want to be a good medic. Plus you will have the opportunity to work alongside some amazing paramedic clinicians, who are abused, way underpaid, and burnt out working insane hours to try to support their families. Ask them if they think this route I'm suggesting is a good one. Phenomenal medics rarely reach the $30/hr mark (probably way less most places smh) but even a crappy new grad nurse can easily make >$50/hr. Also, check the job listings and compare the pay and number of opportunities.
Once you pass the NCLEX and get your RN, just keep studying for the NREMT-P exams and Boom! You've got it made! If you want to be a trauma nurse, your EMS background and skills will fast track you to that and, if you want to still moonlight as a medic, become a CCT nurse or a flight nurse, you can do all of that!
Sorry, I know this is super long but I really hope it's helpful. I have big love for my EMS roots and do not want to see my peeps suffer unnecessarily. Get the nursing bag and do whatever you want from there. But whatever route you choose, start now and just don't stop! You'll be there before you know it. Best wishes!
@@theluckienurse these are my reasons to go back to school for nursing, so many avenues to choose from 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much.
I'm contemplating starting nursing school in Jan, this is really helpful
I’m glad! Thank you for watching!
I'm planning on going to nursing school this fall! if i pass my teas test but i need to work when i go to school but thank you so much!
I’m sending good vibes that you will pass the TEAS!
My program is full-time, and accelerated, and I work full-time. It is not easy, but it is definitely possible if you stay focused and you were good at time management! I am wishing you all the best!
congrats hun! i'm doing a generic rn program and i don't work, i spend all my free time studying! omg i can't imagine working a full time job at the same time it would drive me crazy! every-time i would be at my job i would resent being there and be pissed lol! (Just like my poor friend, she works full time and her grades are really slipping because of it :/ I don't think shes ganna make it man its tough)
Aw! Good luck in school! How long until you graduate?
And I am so so grateful and thankful for my job! Thankfully I am able to keep my grades up while working, but it is a lot of work!
Am so greatfull for dis video,I having been planning to enter nursing but with working I find it impossible, thanks too the video
It is extremely difficult… But possible! You just have to find a program that works around your work schedule, or find a job that works around your program. Once you do that, you just have to stay, determined, focused, and disciplined.
thanks for putting this video out! i start nursing school in june and i'll be working as a dispatcher full time as well. i am definitely nervous about it, but seeing you do it inspires me ❤
That is so cool! I’ve always thought the dispatchers are cool!!! Good luck in nursing school! Are you attending Chamberlain?
@@theluckienurse no, i am attending platt college. it's a 3 yr BSN program where i take my pre reqs along side my nursing classes. i've heard of chamberlain though!
@@colleenkeeven4276 Oh OK! That is a similar model to Chamberlain’s!
This is why I have 2 PRN jobs. Thanks ❤
That sounds difficult, and you sound incredible!
@@theluckienurse not hard at all being that they’re PRN lol and Ty ❤
Hi love. I love your videos and appreciate all the advice you give on this channel. I am going to apply to chamberlain in Atlanta in May to start in July and I also go to work full time at this moment. The place that I work is very flexible and I’m grateful , but I wanted to know what time do the evening classes start after you get off work. I think I want to work the schedule you have and choose the evening timeframe when I apply but just wanted to know so I can get an idea of what time I’m looking at when I get off work if I chose a 9-5 M-F shift. Thank you for your continued help❤️
Hey girl! Congratulations on going to Chamberlain!!!
My classes start at like 6-6:30 on the weekends, and sometimes you have an option of taking science labs on Saturday mornings too!
Hi,
I attend the Atlanta Campus and the time varies. Some classes are 5-9 once a week, while others are 6-9 pm twice a week.
I am going into my 4th semester, and I have a lab on Saturdays from 7am-12pm
One more thing, we are currently on a “ hybrid “ model. We spend week 1 -3 at school, 4-6 at home, but it a video call class, and week 7-8 back at school. I don’t if it will change as time goes on.
@@madamnaija1117 hey! Are you already in clinicals?
I'm currently a certified medical assistant working Monday-friday from 8 am - 4:30 pm and I start nursing school tomorrow! I'll be getting my associates in nursing. I'm definitely really nervous about working lol, but thankfully the program is a hybrid program, so bookwork and tests are online, and then labs are in person after work hours, and clinicals don't start until later this year so that will hopefully give me enough time to prepare for if I need to quit or not.
I hope that you had a good first day! It will be intense juggling everything, but as long as you are determined, it’s definitely possible! Good luck in your program!
Update?
@@zaire-aniyarobinson2928 im 5 weeks in and im SO GLAD i decided to pursue school again!
These are great tips! Really helps you think through what decisions are important to make. . . I do have a question. When did you find time to study?
Thank you! And honestly, I find different times to study depending on the courses that I am taking and the amount of coursework that I have. Since I work Monday through Friday, I REALLY utilize the weekends to study… especially in the mornings!
I am a morning person, so my body naturally wakes me up around 6 AM on weekends… And everybody in my house likes to sleep in lol so that gives me a solid 4 to 6 hours every Saturday and Sunday morning to dedicate to studying in a quiet environment.
Thanks for that answer!!
I'm not even in nursing school yet & I'm overwhelmed working full time & in school 3 nights a week taking anatomy/physiology (AP1) class (pre-req). Class is insane, with so much fast paced memorization, quizzes, homework, & study time for lecture & lab practicum exams. I have 3-4 hrs Mon/Weds after work & one full weekend day to do everything.. I have a lab practicum today & I'm overwhelmed & feel behind... Stressing about having to be at work this morning when I have an exam today I need to be studying for.. Stressing what the hell I'm going to do going forward. This is too overwhelming. Wish I could work part time!!!
It sounds like you’re doing a lot, and even though it’s overwhelming you’re still managing❤️
I definitely wish that I could work part time… Or not work at all lol Just try to stay focused, and remember but this is temporary! Plus, once you are done with your journey and you become a nurse, you will not be working nearly as much as you are now with work AND school… and you will probably be making more money and have a more stable career!
Good luck on your exam!!!
You’re not alone , I felt the saaaaame waaaaay!
I am working FT and my work is paying for my school they do have Flexible Scheduling it’s just less Scheduling for me I have not applied for the ADN program but I am doing part time 3 or 4 classes a semester
That is amazing that your job is paying for school! Definitely stick by them and be loyal lol
Are you getting through your gen eds right now?
Do more videos on how you have time to sleep and be social
I can do that! I was thinking of making a video like that, but I did not think anyone would be interested lol
@@theluckienurse Please do girl, we wanna know!
Any update? As far as school and working full time
Hi Melissa! I want to go to Chamberlain but I wanted to know what time your night/ weekend classes started and were all your classes in the night/ weekend? Some colleges only offer general Ed night classes and I need all of them to be at night lol
Hey! My classes have started at 6 PM and go until 8:00 PM or 8:50 PM. It’s not just for the prerequisites, it’s for nursing classes. Clinicals are on weekends!
If you do the evening and weekend option for Chamberlain, all of your classes will be after 6 PM or on the weekends.
But not every campus offers the evening and weekend program! Hope this helps!
@@theluckienurse thank you so much! Now I know what school to go to😊 can’t wait for the next video!
@@CameryJade Aw thank you ♥️
And I’m glad 😀
I’m attending Chamberlain University in May. I work overnight Monday, Sunday and Thursday.
Aww good luck! And congratulations on starting nursing school!!
@@theluckienurse thank you 🙏 and I’m hoping my schedule doesn’t interfere with nursing
Update on this. I’m torn between going nights or morning in between evening classes
@@kourtbee8509 I believe with chamberlain you have the opportunity to switch from days to evenings/ vice versa once. So if you start a program and you don’t like it, you can apply to have you schedule changed!
@@kourtbee8509 Hey, it definitely depends on your schedule. If you decide on one option and it turns out to not be conducive with your schedule, you can always speak with an advisor and switch to a different option. I believe students are only allowed to switch from day to night and vice versa once. But that is potentially an option! Good luck!
So this is my situation I am a postal worker who works late shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 2: 30am and it's a full-time job for me but I do want to pursue nursing
Hey! With those hours, it is definitely possible to do a traditional day time program. Classes would range from 8am - 5pm in most programs.
The only downside is that I'm a postal worker ( processing Clerk / pretty much warehouse job)
@@Henshundude026 that could definitely be difficult, but you might be able to find a program that fits your schedule. Also, would your job be accommodating with changing your shift if they knew that you were going to school?
Currently trying to figure out how I’m gonna do a m-f job while I’m grad school for midwifery/fnp
That will be incredible thought! Midwifery is amazing! Are you already a nurse?
I’m starting back nursing school in February to continue where I left off, I work full time as of right now but I’ll have to switch back to part time and my boyfriend works full time and we also want to move out my parents aren’t so keen on me moving out and going to school at the same time but my boyfriend will be paying the higher bills because he’ll make more than me and I’ll pay the smaller bills… what are your thoughts?
Congratulations on starting back with school!! And also, congratulations on having such a supportive unit behind you in both your parents and your BF! To be completely honest, I’m with your parents from the little info I have from your comment. Starting up school again is going to be a big adjustment in and of itself. And then moving is a big adjustment- especially moving in with a BF. If your parents are helping you emotionally and financially right now, my thoughts are that it’s probably better to stay put for now.
But I will say- I bought a house with my now husband when we were just engaged. I had not started nursing school yet but I knew I was going to enter nursing school in the near future, and I was taking pre-reqs. My family all advised against me moving out/buying a place with my husband if I knew I was going back to school and I did it anyway and I’m SO glad I did. And now my parents tell me that they’re glad I didn’t listen to them lol ultimately, you know your situation better than anyone else. So if you really think it’s a good move, I’d say go for it!
I'm a PCT I work 36 hrs a week plus I'm a single mom of 3 I'm not sure how I will get through this. what would be the better option day program of hybrid/blended, help
Thank you for watching my video! Honestly, it will depend on your learning style and your schedule.
All of the online classes that I have ever taken were mostly self taught. I know that some of my classmates do not do well in online classes at all. You have to be very disciplined and have the ability to teach yourself, and then go back and study the material that you have learned. If you are able to do this, I would recommend online, or a hybrid of in person and online. It will save you a lot of time in commuting, and it will allow you to be at home with your family more.
However, if you are somebody who learns better in a classroom setting being taught by a professor, it may be worth the sacrifice to just do the in person, daytime program. I definitely learn better in the classroom setting, and there are courses that really should be taught in person, like pharmacology. It just depends on you.
Also, at Chamberlain even though some campuses have the evening and weekend program, there is not a hybrid between day and evening. You are either fully in the daytime program and all of your classes are during the day. Or you are fully in the evening and weekend program, and all of your classes are in the evenings and all of your clinicals on the weekends.
Hope that helps!
I am a MHT and I work overnight please pray for me I just got accepted into an ADN program and start in the spring semester. JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL!!!
Omg congratulations!!! What is MHT? Is that a Mental Health Tech..?
I have a classmate who works night shift at a hospital and still does our evening and weekend program… It won’t be easy but it is definitely possible! Good luck and stay focused 😊
@@theluckienurse Thank you so much and yes MHT means mental health tec. I decided to go the ADN route bc it's much cheaper and faster. I will however get my BSN once I'm a practicing RN
@@marquanreese7895 That is awesome! I think that is a smart/more affordable route to go. It was what I wanted to do, but it didn't work out for me :P . Good luck!
omg same!!! i’m a MHT working overnights & starting in the spring!!! we got this!!!!!!!🤍🤍
I'm working 8 till 4 (flexible schedule though)... nursing school is 8 till 4 M-F ... so I can't do it , since I have people depending on me.I don't know what to do.
I am VERY fortunate that I live near a school that had an evening and weekend program. Do any programs near you have this type of option? If not, are you able to look for other jobs that would also allow you to go to school?
No weekend or evening programs in Biloxi area. Switching jobs will be an option.
How long would it take to get through if you already had all your pre requisites completed?
I believe the fastest you can complete the program is 2 years and 4 months, but reach out to an advisor at the campus closest to you to double check!
Hi i am watching your video fist time
Very good
If you don't mind where are you living
Are you in Canada
Aww thank you for watching! I live in the U.S… in the DC area
What job should I do in the medical field as a job while in school.
Hey, there are so many jobs that you can do! This will probably be my next video! If you are certified, or willing to become certified with a license, you can become a nurses assistant or patient care tech. If you do not have a license and do not want to get one, you can do something in administration!
What were your class hours/schedule at chamberlain?
I have class week nights after 6 pm and then weekend clinicals. Clinicals can be Saturday or Sunday, and they can be 8 hours or 12 hours (it depends on the course). Depending on what class I’m taking, weeknight classes are usually 3-4 hours once or twice a week!
How do you manage work and being gone all day for clinicals?
I’m in an evening and weekend program where my classes are week nights and my clinicals are on weekends. This allows me to work full time during the weekday 😊
@@theluckienurse amazing
Is it possible to go to nursing school ONLY and do that extremely part time? I'm talking like 1-2 classes a semester and finish in 6 years or so?
Hey! I’m not sure- it depends on the program. If there is a program that you are interested in, reach out to an advisor to see if you’re able to do something like this. I’m not sure if you can do it with Chamberlain.
Good luck though!!!
What time you go to work and what time go to school
Hey! I typically work from 8 AM to 4:30 PM most days… I work a 40 hour a week, Monday through Friday job.
Does anyone know if there are any good online lpn programs?
Hey! Unfortunately, I’m not as familiar with LPN programs. I know of a couple of programs in my area, but all the programs I know are in person.
@@theluckienurse I am just considering doing one while working full time if that’s possible
@@JohnSmith-bq6nf You should definitely look up if there are any LPN programs near you that would fit around your schedule. You may be able to find something online, or you may be able to find some thing that meets when you are not working.
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