Hello everyone! I am currently a pre-nursing student who will hopefully be able to apply to a few southern california RN programs this fall. From what I hear, I won’t be able to have a job while in the program…Is this true? If so, does anyone have any good ideas or suggestions for how to pay for my normal living expenses while at school? I make $40k/year now and I practically have an anxiety attack when I think of not working while in the program. How did all you RNs do it? I need all the advice you are willing to give. THANK YOU!

I will be applying for the nursing program in the fall and according to the counselor she recommends not to work during the nursing program since there are a lot of students that cannot keep up doing both. I will also have an anxiety attack during this time!! I will be obtaining a loan for living expenses during the nursing program.