Should I take NCLEX-PN after failing RN 2x

[Born2bRN]

Hi Everyone,

I need advise. I failed NCLEX-RN twice, and I was supposed to start working at a hospital December 11th. I called the manager because I was so depressed and told her that I want to withdraw my position on her floor and I will reapply when I'm feeling confident to take the test again.

She told me that she also failed the NCLEX a couple of times and what she did was she took the NCLEX-PN exam, then worked for a couple months and took the NCLEX RN exam, and passed on her third try. She now has her Master's Degree and is a Nurse Manager.

So, what I want to know is, do you guys feel that the suggestion given is a good idea? Should I take the NCLEX PN exam and work for a couple months, then take the NCLEX RN exam?

[Born2bRN]

I definately know that it is a choice that I have to make. I personally feel that I can't lose anything by just trying to take the PN exam. I know the content/ test plan for the NCLEX PN is totally different from the NCLEX RN, but the questions are geared differently.

Also, I don't think that if I do end up working as an LPN that I will get comfortable there. My goal is to be a Neonatal APRN, so I'm not stopping there.

I just figured that if you have a goal or dream that you have had for a long long time, and there is an obstacle in you way, instead of standing there figuring what to do, you find other ways of getting there.

I know that I do have to take a step backwards, but it doesn't hurt to try it..

Thanks to all that gave me advice..