CPNE

nursejessica2013 · Sep 27, 2014

I failed the CPNE in Albany in June and passed in Chambersburg 9/21/2014. I was prepared the first time after taking EC online conferences, online workshops, careplan classes AND advising phone calls/message center. In all of that money, time, and effort that I spent in preparation nowhere did I focus on my nerves. Never thought they would be a problem until the surfaced during the labs. Failing to put the needle guard up on the syringe before putting it in the sharps is what sent me home in Albany.

I retested this past weekend in Chambersburg successfully and I will admit that I did not study nowhere near as hard as I did the first time. There wasn't a lack of knowledge but I did take antianxiety meds and I prayed a WHOLE LOT. I know GOD was probably thinking "there she goes ringing me again" lol You should definitely retake this exam. If you need anxiety meds....get them. If you need an in-person workshop...take it. Research all available resources and go with the one that is best for you. Keep in mind, you can spend all the money in the world on these workshops but it will not do any good if you can't control your nerves! Take some time for yourself and get back in there!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

mmadbd3 · Oct 6, 2014

thank you for your input,yes I decided to do it again but still have to save money for that though.

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HemOnc, MSN, RN, APN · Oct 13, 2014

I can understand how hard this must be for you, but don't give up on your dream! There were times during my CPNE weekend when I was mentally preparing myself to retake the exam if I failed. I came very close to failing my first PCS on something that I was not even assigned to do, but fought for it and was given credit. People who have gone through the CPNE process know how hard it really is and how easy it is to fail!

Personally, I did Sheri Taylor's workshop for 1 month and bought Rob's CPNE material. It is easier if you have a nursing job because you can actually pretend like you are in a PCS...grid, care plan, notes and also time yourself. If not, see if you can shadow a nurse in a Med-Surg setting, Excelsior will give you a letter for this purpose. I am not sure if you failed on Labs or PCS's, but you know your strengths and weaknesses better that anyone else!

Try not to focus on the 10k that you already spent (I know that's not easy), but on the rewarding career you will have after you become an RN! Good luck and I wish you the very best!

tbone1064 · Oct 14, 2014

I failed 2x's also I went to a psychologist to find out what was going on and my family doc give me Xanax and I got a letter to give me more time, because I have test anxiety. I went to a CPNE workshop and study everyday. I did pass with no problems, good luck.