Passing the NCLEX-RN with a newborn and toddler at home

[wa-gal]

I graduated nursing school with my BSN this past December. I had a baby a week after I graduated. I also have a 3 year old at home. I have been studying for the NCLEX since about August. Passed the readiness ATI with a 74% in December. After I had my sweet baby boy I decided to put the NCLEX off for a few months until I felt ready. I took the Kaplan course in January and got decent scores. Nothing to brag home about. My q-bank was in the 50's and 60's. I did NOT have a structured study schedule. I had to revolve my studies around my kids. I did not have the money to pay for a babysitter either. So I did q-bank questions every day, read parts of the Kaplan book and took all the question trainers. I usually studied with a newborn in my arms and a toddler running around the room. AND I PASSED in 76 questions. So if you have a stressful situation that isnt a traditional student one, then no fear it can be done trust me.

[brunettebelle]

Kudos to you! You go girl!!!!!! Yay- congrats on your new addition as well :)

[USRN2Be]

so proud of you! congrats

[kkaa]

happy to you dear plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me to make an nclex study schedule ............from where i should start first..............am waiting..................

[moving400]

Congrats on becoming RN and also the new addition!!

you'r story really inspiring me.I always blame my self for not getting enough time to study with 2 kids(5yr and 2yr).I failed 3rd time last week.but I'll try more harder this time to pass.can youpls share how /when you studied..?

GOD BLESS YOU.!

[JosieLesinski]

Wow congratulations! :) This makes me hopeful. If you don't mind, how many months after graduating did you decide to take your NCLEX? And how long after graduation did you get hired as an RN? I like to hear positive things like this. I also have a 3-year old toddler at home and pregnant with 7 months until graduation.

[kpat.dnp2b]

First of all big congrats on baby n passing boards. I have to put my nclex for hold due to baby. I'm not blaming my baby it was my choice. I'm considering Kaplan but don't know which one, online reviews or just self pace? I would appreciate your opinion

[SarahStoddard14]

Congrats! That gives me hope:)

[ellerb15]

I really appreciate this post, gives me hope. I also have 2kids, 1 NB 2weeks old and 4yo both boys. Into lots of stress physical and financial. Failed 1time and that time found out I was pregnant with my 2nd one. This time I am pursuing to challenge the exam again with the NewGen. I know this post was past already but thank you for sharing and positivity is what I need right now. Thank you for sharing.