Need help/advice! NCLEX RN and PN

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Ok this is the case.

I've been studying for 3 weeks now for NCLEX RN(My 2nd time taking it) and my test is scheduled on the 25th of October. I'm using Kaplan On Demand and so far, my scores are 45%-55%(few 60's) on both QT and Qbank. I feel like this scores are not enough to pass the NCLEX so I'm planning on rescheduling the test on the last week of November.

Right now, I'm currently working as an LPN in a nursing home using a limited permit. My permit is about to expire on the 2nd week of November. The original plan was to have my license for RN before the permit expires but its not gonna happen now.

Losing my permit means losing my job.

So... this is where i need your help/advice.

Should i try taking NCLEX PN first before i take my RN? so atleast if I pass i can keep my job. How's the NCLEX PN compare to RN? Is it similar? some people said its almost the same. They said, they are both difficult. Is there a chance for me to pass the nclex PN? I really dont know what to do right now... give me some advice guys.

THANKS IN ADVANCE! :crying2:

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The PN exam is only offered if you have completed a PN program. So the first question is did you get a certificate for PN?

The NCLEX-PN is not much different than the NCLEX for the RN. It is hard.

You should change your thought process and not expect that you are going to fail but that your actually going to pass despite what the practice test reflect. How about reviewing test taking strategies and do a test by applying the strategies to the practice test.

You will pass the NCLEX RN, just stay persistant and positive.

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hi just read you post im in the same boat ...but i just finished taking the nclex-pn oct 14 and to tell you its hard i got a lot of SATA...the only difference is no delegation on work....i got 15 meds ...1 SATA about a medication.. i think nclex pn and nclex -rn are the same in some points but not in delegation iv assessment teaching admission etc .....For me i was like taking nclex-rn too i thought i failed bec. it was hard for me luckily i got a good pop up on my nclex-pn------nclex-rn is next for me on oct24......wish me luck....i did this to have a fallback bec. the time i failed nclex-rn i was devastated and no fallback....i got 265 question all near passing....i hope this help......

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The PN exam is only offered if you have completed a PN program. So the first question is did you get a certificate for PN?

The NCLEX-PN is not much different than the NCLEX for the RN. It is hard.

You should change your thought process and not expect that you are going to fail but that your actually going to pass despite what the practice test reflect. How about reviewing test taking strategies and do a test by applying the strategies to the practice test.

You will pass the NCLEX RN, just stay persistant and positive.

I have the ATT already for NCLEX PN.

I guess you're right. Just think positive!! I can do this! :)

Thanks!!

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hi just read you post im in the same boat ...but i just finished taking the nclex-pn oct 14 and to tell you its hard i got a lot of SATA...the only difference is no delegation on work....i got 15 meds ...1 SATA about a medication.. i think nclex pn and nclex -rn are the same in some points but not in delegation iv assessment teaching admission etc .....For me i was like taking nclex-rn too i thought i failed bec. it was hard for me luckily i got a good pop up on my nclex-pn------nclex-rn is next for me on oct24......wish me luck....i did this to have a fallback bec. the time i failed nclex-rn i was devastated and no fallback....i got 265 question all near passing....i hope this help......

WOW! Congrats to you!

Thanks for the info! :) I'll probably take both

Good luck to you on oct24!

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I getting ready to take the nclex next week for the second time and I must admit I am scared to death because so much is relying on this I have been reading for 5hrs a day for 3weeks now using the Sunders comprehensive green book how much percentage of the exam is needed for me to pass, I need ideas and support wish my luck please.

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