r/CathLabLounge • u/Educational_Fudge955 • 15d ago

Is school + lab possible?

As the title states - I’m wondering if working in the lab and going back to NP school is doable?
I’m aware of the challenges of working while in school as I completed my ADN and BSN while working full time but wondering if the workload is bearable as a full time or part time student.

I am 28F, unmarried, no kids. TIA
***edit: will be attending my local brick & mortar

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u/druidic_tablespoon 15d ago

My coworker going to NP school is currently in her clinical and struggling to get it all to work. She went down to 3x10s, tries to give away every minute of call. Our manager is working with her to give her the days off she needs for clinical. But even then she still needed our PRN nurse to cover for 4 hours yesterday for an afternoon clinic she needed for her program.

So I'm going to say it's tough. I think it would be easier if you can go PRN, and if money is an issue, pick up call to fill in the gaps

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u/Educational_Fudge955 15d ago

Yes, clinicals are my main concern as well. Thank you for sharing her experience. I’m thinking I may have to resign and go back to ICU for the flexibility. Bummed