advice from the nurses to a student

Out of the hundreds of Nursing students turned Nurses I have had the pleasure to know I have NEVER met a single one that did not become a RN because they were not smart enough, talented enough, or made of the right stuff. I have seen students who were dumb as rocks become RNs because they were as stubborn and determined to become a RN no matter what challenges they faced.

I would not recommend a break, a short 1 year break turns into 10 in a blink of an eye. If your friend is giving 110% tell her to give 120%.

For your struggling friend: I agree with Asytole RN: all types of people become LPN's and Rn's, and it may be her struggle is more HOW she studies is not the best way for her to learn. i.e.- she is trying to absorb material visually when she might learn better auditory, kinesthetically- or all 3. I struggled personally- until I learned how I learn best.

I would encourage her to take the Kaplan course to prepare her for the exam- I believe they most closely prepare you for the exam. Work their program- which shows you how to approach each questions, how to be sure you are understanding what the question is, how many questions a day to practice, and exactly how to get it all done.... 2/3rd's of my class did and all but one have passed.

She needs to experience success and be able to confidently know what she has worked hard for, she can now do.

Once she's a LPN- she can begin to work part time and her tuition will be paid for by her employer- and she will not be adding debt on top of feeling like a failure. I would not take time off, but it sounds like she is already on 'wait lists' and is waiting anyway-

This is a very, very realistic remark. No judgement on your friend--I do not know her personally and I am sure she is a very nice person.

There are some people who just cannot do the schooling for RN. Look into all avenues to assist in learning, but no one, NO ONE can take her tests nor allow her to pass, just "because."