Education

Citizens School of Nursing students are permitted to be employed.  However, the following apply:

• If employment is within a health agency, the student is not permitted to perform the functions normally assigned to a professional nurse.
• If employment is within a health agency, the student is not permitted to perform the functions normally assigned to a practical nurse unless the student is a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• No part of the Citizens School of Nursing uniform, nor the student identification badge, is to be worn while carrying out off-site employment duties.
• The School assumes no responsibility for the student’s employment.
• The employer assumes complete responsibility for the student during working hours.
• The student’s working hours must not conflict with scheduled class or clinical experiences.

All students who elect to work while enrolled in the nursing program are encouraged to insure that their work schedules do not interfere with required scheduled activities of the educational program. Students also must provide sufficient after school study time to be successful in the program.

It is highly recommended that students work less than 20 hours per week.