Time away and now wanting to jump back in

[snowwhite2002]

I failed my last semester of the nursing program 5 mos ago. I never had a fail until then so I still had one more try. I just needed a break and just so happened that I found out I was pregnant in January, so maybe it was fate. I've followed my ex classmates journey a second time through this semester, considering 15 people were in the same situation.

Some went on to fail a second time and about half will be graduating May 9. I am so happy for them and sometimes second guess my decision to take a break. I was told that I was eligible to take the NCLEX-PN in December, but I'm not sure if I'm still eligible since it has been 5 mos.

Considering I just set up a payment plan of $173/ mo for the next 10 years to repay my Stafford School Loans I really want to do something with all the time and effort. I know it will be hard working full time now and having a new born, but I want to try.

Really, the whole time everyone suggested to quit my job during school, but I will be 100% vested in my pension with 20 years worked by Nov 2016, so until then I don't want to leave. If I can even work 2 days a week I figure I can keep a LPN license active and eventually transition back into a RN program.

Just don't want give up my goals.

Anybody want to share their struggle to give this girl some hope....

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

Not sure about your state, but we were told we have up to 2 years to take the NCLEX-PN as long as we've received passing grades. You could always get your LPN now and then go back to bridge to RN later, if you feel you still need the time off with your young one :)