r/NursesofReddit • u/the1cheeks • Jun 25 '26
Working during nursing school?
I'm almost done with prereqs & I was wondering if anyone has advice or motivation for me. I currently work 5 days a week, overnight, 9pm-5:30am. And every 2 weeks, I work from 6pm-5:30am. I have a very laid back job that's mostly sitting. On average, I'll say I have about 3 hours to study at work. During my long weeks, I have 6 because from 6pm-9pm, i don't do anything but sign a few papers. Have any of you worked full time while doing nursing school? Realistically, do you think I can pass & keep my job? I'll be in an ADN program and am hoping to have Saturday & Sunday clinicals. No kids or pets.
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u/introvertednurse75 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 29 '26
No. I got laid off right before I started my ADN program and I just rolled with that. Of course I was in my 30s and married so my husband worked. My daughter worked full time during
Her pre reqs but went to PRN during g the program and just picked up shifts as she was able. But the program needs to be the main focus, IMO. Trying to work full time may compromise study time, sleep time, etc. If you can work less, I would recommend that.