Is it possible to work fulltime and go to school partime for a Associates Degree in Nursing?
Asked by Meags
I am looking into starting to go to a comm college for an ADN, though i heard with the program it will be hard to work fulltime too. I cannot afford to quit my job now by any means. Are there ways to get into a nursing program and wor too? HELP!

Best Answer:
You need to check with the school. They should be able to indicate whether or not you can take the classes on a part-time basis. In the area that I live in, you cannot. Because of the programs structure and the sequence of classes, they do not allow part-time. But some schools might; its worth checking out. Otherwise I would start to see what you can line up in the means of a night/weekend position. If this is your dream- you can make it happen. I applied and now have been accepted into a full-time dental hygienists program- but I still need to work. I have been looking at any option that would make this work for me. Also have applied for financial aid and scholarships- anything to make this work. Good luck- don't give up you'll regret it later.
Currently in the same boat as you.
Answered by kam

Absolutely. I paid my ex's way through nursing school, but for our budget to work, she had to as well. She worked full time and completed her studies, getting her degree. Just understand that sacrifices will have to be made. Lot's less social and rest time. It is tough, but people do it every day. I hope you are up to the challenge and wish you the best of luck!
Answered by trukinbiker

I have never heard of a program that allows you to be a part-time student. The coursework is sequential, so certain things must be taken together. There might be some part-time programs, but I have never heard of one. I'm sure you could do your pre-requisites part-time, but once you are in the program, you will likely have to go full-time.
Answered by sugar

I understand your issues, but if there are any RN programs offereing part-time they are very rare. I worked full time and got my BSN. There was one point in my senior year when I did not leave the hospital for 5 days. I would go to work on Sunday at 11 pm, do clinicals for school during the 7-3 shift, and work in the library or sleep in a call room in the OR during the 3-11 shift. Then on Friday afternoon I would go home and do my laundry, sleep in my own bed, finish up papers for school and head back on Sunday. I kept this up for a whole semester. The rest of the time in school I had classes or I only had clinicals a few days a week so I wasn't always at the hospital. I also worked full time while getting my master's and doctorate. However, I did manage to get through all of my education without a loan, and I never qualified for aid. If you want it, you can make it work.
Answered by US_DR_JD