Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

ecclessia · Mar 13, 2011

Hi ecclessia,
I hear your concern and the fact of not passing the CRNE after 3 attempt.
Did you call the college of nurse where you graduated from, and ask for advises.
Each province has the same regulation (max: 3 attempts for CRNE). However, I heard from classmates in the past who didn't make it 3 times would able to complete approximate one week assessment reviews with the college under your own expense. (include: cost of expense to pay the one week assessment review)Then, afterward, the college would review your reason/ weakness and decide whether you would able to have 2 more chances to write the exam.
It's difficult to accept the fact not passing the exam despite years of expensive in nursing for some writers, but the main thing is not give up if being a nurse is truly what you want to do in life. Of course, some people may quit nursing and choose a different field in the future. I still believe the caring and helping role that inspire me staying in nursing.
By the way, are you a foreign-trained nurse or Canadian who educated here?

Hi nursesmatter,

Thanks for your kind reply and input. I plan to call CNO on Monday to gather more information and thought I would ask here as well.

I was educated here.. and I honestly do not know what happened there. I gave it my all and I don't need anyone telling me to switch degrees after not passing. Things happen and they happen for a reason. This is the profession I chose and I will do what it takes to be able to become one and it is not the paychecks that drive me to pursue this but I truly do care about my patients (just being honest here).

nurses matter, BSN, RN · Mar 13, 2011

Hi nursesmatter,
Thanks for your kind reply and input. I plan to call CNO on Monday to gather more information and thought I would ask here as well.
I was educated here.. and I honestly do not know what happened there. I gave it my all and I don't need anyone telling me to switch degrees after not passing. Things happen and they happen for a reason. This is the profession I chose and I will do what it takes to be able to become one and it is not the paychecks that drive me to pursue this but I truly do care about my patients (just being honest here).

I really hope this is not the end of avenue for you, or those didn't make it after 3 attempts.

How did you study the past 3 times? Was your mark closes to pass score? Some writers attend review courses or have tutors to help prepare for the exam? You may want to consider what went wrong and then sit down calmly and figure out a plan to prepare for the exam.

Good luck !

jmarc99 · Mar 13, 2011

I dont know what happened to me. I gave it all. I never failed in the past. And now i failed CRNE 3 times. why does it have to be the last moment?.... im so depress but i am not going to give up yet since i still believe im very competent and knowledgeable.....

I wonder what other options that CNO would give us. A refresher course if possible? An appeal? or take RPN exam instead? or worse - change to another career?.

indyanprincess · Mar 13, 2011

Jmarc, I wish you all the best and hope that you are able to find a way to be a part of the career you love. However, as an RPN I would like to point out that writing the RPN exam is not and should not be a 'second choice' or consolation for not passing the CNRE. At the present time the CPNRE is an 8 hour, min 230 question exam, that is very challening and covers the same body of knowledge that is tested in the CNRE.

The PN course is very challenging, is modeling after the old RN diploma program, and is very intense. RPNs take pride in our designation and in being able to pass the exam is an accomplishment for us just the same with RNs and I can only speak for myself when I say that it's insulting to think that ppl think that writing the CPNRE would be a second choice for you because you did not pass the CNRE.

I hope that you are given some other options, and hopefully can find out why and what contributed to not passing the CNRE and that you have the option in the future to do so.

Fiona59 · Mar 13, 2011

Thanks for posting that indyanprincess. It seems as if CNO is busy offering the CPNRE as a "consolation" prize for IENs who don't meet Canadian requirements and now it seems as if CRNE non-passers want it as well.

Whatever happened to the good old days when graduation from a "recognized school of practical nursing" was THE requirement for CPNRE?

jmarc99 · Mar 13, 2011

Sorry, i dont mean to offend. I still want to be an RN and I will do my best to be a nurse, as nursing has the greatest influence in my life and I say one of the most rewarding job ever. I dont want to change career as I really love nursing. On behalf who failed 3 times, dont give up yet, reflect on why did you hold on for 4 years and gave your best shot. Its not over to be a nurse.... GOD BLESS

jmarc99 · Mar 13, 2011

thanks indyanprincess.:)

CanadianGirl79 · Mar 13, 2011

Thanks for posting that indyanprincess. It seems as if CNO is busy offering the CPNRE as a "consolation" prize for IENs who don't meet Canadian requirements and now it seems as if CRNE non-passers want it as well.
Whatever happened to the good old days when graduation from a "recognized school of practical nursing" was THE requirement for CPNRE?

I wish there was a way to let the CNO know how insulting we RPNs/LPNs find it that they seem to think offering up our exam as a consolation prize is acceptable.

Fiona59 · Mar 13, 2011

I wish there was a way to let the CNO know how insulting we RPNs/LPNs find it that they seem to think offering up our exam as a consolation prize is acceptable.

Well, I'm registered in Ontario, so I doubt they'd value my opinion. Maybe it's time some of the RPNs in Ontario bring this to CNO's attention.

Oh, and for the people who are posting they've now failed three times -- were you educated in Canada prior to going to university? Their written English and grammar is a bit "iffy", I'm wondering how their reading comprehension affected their results?

indyanprincess · Mar 13, 2011

Fiona,

You are, or you are not, registered in Ontario? I agree, something needs to be done. If you don't have to complete a PN course , but can still write the CPNRE and practice as an RPN if you pass, then anyone should be able to write the CNRE and practice as a RN if they can pass it.

I was wondering the same thing about education too.

ecclessia · Mar 14, 2011

I just received a bad news. My nursing career is over. Yes, I am no longer one of you, but I feel a need to share my story. I have failed the CRNE for the third time and honestly, I don't know what is there left for me. I know things happen for a reason. sometimes, i just think that GOD is being so unfair. Throughout my nursing school, all i did was to do my best both theory and clinical. I have received praises being a "very good" Graduate Nurse. But then again, all has to end with an examination that I can't seem to pass even though I have put my thoughts and heart on preparing for it. At some point, I think of myself as a dumb individual, up for no good. If nursing was not meant for me, why did HE made it possible for me to even complete my Degree Program? I have so many questions to GOD right now. I have prayed hard for that moment of finally receiving a letter with the word "PASS" on it, but instead a phone call saying I have failed on my third attempt and had to wait for a letter containing my options.
Nursing Has always been my dream and I can't see myself pursuing other career in life. I don't think I can handle another 4 years of schooling or even the strength to even try to put my life back on track. I know that God has a reason for why I'm going through this test right now (one I consider the hardest test in my life, so far), and probably there is more to come. I have so much faith in him that in spite it all, I still look forward to that one morning of waking up from my sleep and the pain, the sadness, the sufferings are over. I know that HE works in ways unimaginable. I know that he hears my prayer and in his own time he'll grant those prayers. But for now, all I needed is some sort of encouragement from you, whoever you are reading this post right now.
I still thank GOD because I have my life, I am breathing, I can still appreciate all the good things he had created. As long as there is tomorrow, I will continue to fight a good fight!

Hi yahy,

I can totally relate to what you are going through a year ago. I am needing advice on how to keep on going as I am really emotionally devastated. Could you please PM me?

Thanks.

Ulid · Mar 15, 2011

I just received a bad news. My nursing career is over. Yes, I am no longer one of you, but I feel a need to share my story. I have failed the CRNE for the third time and honestly, I don't know what is there left for me. I know things happen for a reason. sometimes, i just think that GOD is being so unfair. Throughout my nursing school, all i did was to do my best both theory and clinical. I have received praises being a "very good" Graduate Nurse. But then again, all has to end with an examination that I can't seem to pass even though I have put my thoughts and heart on preparing for it. At some point, I think of myself as a dumb individual, up for no good. If nursing was not meant for me, why did HE made it possible for me to even complete my Degree Program? I have so many questions to GOD right now. I have prayed hard for that moment of finally receiving a letter with the word "PASS" on it, but instead a phone call saying I have failed on my third attempt and had to wait for a letter containing my options.
Nursing Has always been my dream and I can't see myself pursuing other career in life. I don't think I can handle another 4 years of schooling or even the strength to even try to put my life back on track. I know that God has a reason for why I'm going through this test right now (one I consider the hardest test in my life, so far), and probably there is more to come. I have so much faith in him that in spite it all, I still look forward to that one morning of waking up from my sleep and the pain, the sadness, the sufferings are over. I know that HE works in ways unimaginable. I know that he hears my prayer and in his own time he'll grant those prayers. But for now, all I needed is some sort of encouragement from you, whoever you are reading this post right now.
I still thank GOD because I have my life, I am breathing, I can still appreciate all the good things he had created. As long as there is tomorrow, I will continue to fight a good fight!

I have the same situation with you...it seem like your post is a year old already..i have failed just recently..and i still feel depress and frustrated in failing the crne.

what are you doing right now?are yu pursuing your nursing career, still?are you studying now after failing 3x the crne?please give me an advise..thanks!