PASSING THE CPNE: tips from my experience

When I began my studies for RN, I went through Rue. They provide a diirected study system where you don;t have to guess what to study.
I did well with that. When I decided I should not have to pay them and also Excelsior College, I only had Excelsior Study Guides to work from.
Although the study guides are useful, they do not key in on everything.
The tests were more difficult, but I managed. There was always questions related to lab results, disease symptoms and management; plus the tests were very broad. I didn't like it, because unlike LPN school, you did not have just one subject, say disease process and related drugs; the range of material was extensive, so one never knew exactly what to study. Looking
back, I wonder how I did pass tests with no instructor, or ANY outside help.
This in itself takes knowledge and motivation, so I question all of the people
who say the Excelsior program is inadequate. My learning has been more
difficult, and because of this, I can say yes I have worked harder to achieve what I have because I have had no help what soever. At the same time, I have worked as a nurse while studying, plus take care of a family.
The effort one puts into something should be appreciated. Daun

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Thanks for the information you have given all of us future RN's. Could you please send me some more information on your experience at your CPNE.


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I got the CPNE information and wanted to thank you soooo much!!! It means alot that you have taken the time to do this!

Hello, am taking CPNE in Riverdale GA, Dec 15. Many thanks in advance for tips and advice.

Thanks for your input. I am currenlty trying to find Pneumonics for the critical elements. I am trying to come up with some, but it seems the more I try the less creative I get!!! It is a bit frustrating. If anyone outthere knows of any good sites to search, please send me some info. THANK YOU!!!

I'd check out the nursing sites on Yahoo--rnstudyctr, rnstudygroup. Some of their files contain pneumonic samples. I went to a workshop and believe the pneumonics are copyrighted. Good luck.

I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE THAT! I am taking a workshop next week and would like to at least commit some to memory before the workshop.. WOuld you mind sending them to my e-mail?