Possible to work full time and study for NCLEX-RN??

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I am curious if there are any of you who recently graduated from nursing school, and is working FULLTIME job right now, while studying for the NCLEX-RN??

I just recently started a full-time CNA job (since I have yet to take NCLEX) for a long-term assisted living/care facility. I am worried that I will be super duper tired to even turn on my computer and watch the Kaplan or Hurst lecture videos. The manager told me that there will be some days where I will be working the night shift (I guess since I'm a newbie, newbies get night shifts). I am set to take the NCLEX some time in July. Let me know how you've scheduled your days and study plan.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I worked full-time as an LVN at a nursing home while studying for the NCLEX-RN. I passed on the first attempt with the 75 question minimum, so yes, I was able to work full-time and study for NCLEX. Your mileage may vary. Good luck to you.

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A lot of my friends are taking their NCLEX after they start their new grad internships, most of them tried to do the hurst/Kaplan review before starting, and then they'll go over and review a little material each day.

I did Hurst online. I wasn't working, but I did spread out my studying because I didn't want to overload myself every day. I would do 1-2 videos a day. Helped me retain the info better and I passed the first time with 75 questions. I think you could manage that while working full time. Good luck!

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I worked full time while going to nursing school full time so of course I studied for NCLEX while working full time also.

It can be done if you use all available time wisely

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I worked full time during my LPN and RN program as well as working full time while studying for both the LPN and RN NCLEX. Passed both the first time.

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I have a family with 2 school age kids, had a house built, and worked (and continue to work) full time all through nursing school and NCLEX prep. I attended a Hurst live review and passed the NCLEX first time taking it, so it's definitely attainable even with the time restriction if you have a life/job.

Don

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^^ Thank you for your guys' advice on juggling full-time work and studying! :)

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Passed my nclex and I worked full-time. Listening to hursts while commuting to work and maximing my weekends helped a lot.

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I worked ot every week leading up tote nclex. 5 days the week of the test. Passed at 75. Know yourself. And what you can handle.

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