The real consideration is exactly what two careers you plan to balance--is it a parent and a nurse? Or is it another outside-the-home career while continuing to work as a nurse? Working a Second Job in Addition to Nursing At some point you may want to try working in a different profession and see if you are suited for it. You may want to also continue nursing, at least until you make a decision what career path you are suited for. So, there are some considerations to be made before you take the next step, the main one being can you balance your time, do both jobs and still have a normal personal life. The Negatives of a Nurse Working Two Careers Your time, or lack thereof is very limited. You may find it slightly less stressful if you can arrange working schedules so that one is on a part time basis, and try to allow yourself one off day a week that you can keep that day for yourself. When you go to work in your nursing position, it is imperative that you are
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