CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

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Hi all, Just wondering who else is out there that just finished their FCCA's this week. I'm going to put in my application for the CPNE on Monday...so psyched! I have my lab all set up and going to start planning my mnemonics for CE's. Anyone planning on testing in NY?

OMG! Congrats on passing, I was just sitting here feeling sorry for myself because of all the CPNE complaints on different websites!!!! Thinking, how I will fail too!!! This gives me hope and a plan of action to refer back to!!!

:nurse: Good Job!!!!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
OMG! Congrats on passing I was just sitting here feeling sorry for myself because of all the CPNE complaints on different websites!!!! Thinking, how I will fail too!!! This gives me hope and a plan of action to refer back to!!![/quote']

If you can, avoid those complaint sites. You will not take anything positive from them, and that is not what you need. Focus on your own preparation, not the issues others have had. I know, those complaint sites are like train wrecks, it's tough to look away! Lol. But you can do this. :-)

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Yes, I agree with Lunah! They are great for camaraderie and support but you can easily get caught up in drama. Your study guide is your bible. Take it apart in sections, labs, critical elements, care plans, ect... Always check on what your peers are telling you and confirm with your EC advisors! They are quick with email replies. Utilize your free care plan phone ins and emails! That's 6 care plan critiques! Use mnemonics for your AOC critical elements. If you use someone else's (I did) make sure they are compliant with your edition of the study guide. Things change all the time. Know your care plans!

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Passed the CPNE!

It was the hardest, nerve wracking 3 days of my life! I failed two of the labs on Friday night---pure nerves. It was quite comical in retrospect because I opened about 7 pairs of sterile gloves at the wound station! lol Passed all my PCS's--two adult and one ped. Care Plans weren't that bad but take your time in planning. I took the Excelsior Care Plan conference and their Documentation conference---helped sooo much and I highly recommend. I also took advantage of their email Care Plans and phone-in Care Plans --- it wasn't until after the CPNE that I realized that one of my CE's had helped me through one of the phone-in Care Plan conference calls!!! I can still remember what she told me:

Evaluation phase:

What's the problem---being able to move without SOB is a basic...

What happens if I don't fix it---decreased GI motility, atelectasis...

What is the long term result---cardiac/respiratory arrest and prolonged hospital stay

I hung out on some of the forums ( Excelsior, fb, and allnurses) but the last few weeks I avoided them because they were making me too nervous. If you follow the study guide you will do well. I did use and HIGHLY RECOMMEND using mnemonics and a grid system!!!!!!!!!!! They saved my butt. Don't worry about stepping back and looking at your grid and making sure you got all your critical elements. Put a plan of action on your grid too, although it may change due to interruptions, but at least you have somewhat of a plan. Chart by your mnemonics and grid and you wont fail. Remember to ID! ID! ID! even if you look like a moron and can't remember if you just did or not---do it again!!!!! I am not a nervous person but my mind blanked a few times and I was literally sweating bullets. I was stuck on a care plan and the CE noticed and said---look out the window for a minute...look how sunny it is...it worked! The CE and CA really want you to pass but they have to be fair and make sure you hit your critical elements and really know your stuff. Verbalize everything you're doing. They don't know what you're thinking so show em your thought process.

That's it in a nut shell.

Good luck to everyone...its been a long journey :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :)

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Specializes in Lpn Lvn.

I want to attend excelsior college but i have been revewing alot of negative comments about the cpne.

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Specializes in Lpn Lvn.

Please tell me that it can be passed with one try i have read where people have tried 3 times and now they have no attempts left. I really would like to enroll in excelsior college so that i can get on with my career.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Some people pass the first time, others never do. There are no guarantees. If you have traditional education options, they are worth exploring.

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Passed the CPNE!

It was the hardest, nerve wracking 3 days of my life! I failed two of the labs on Friday night---pure nerves. It was quite comical in retrospect because I opened about 7 pairs of sterile gloves at the wound station! lol Passed all my PCS's--two adult and one ped. Care Plans weren't that bad but take your time in planning. I took the Excelsior Care Plan conference and their Documentation conference---helped sooo much and I highly recommend. I also took advantage of their email Care Plans and phone-in Care Plans --- it wasn't until after the CPNE that I realized that one of my CE's had helped me through one of the phone-in Care Plan conference calls!!! I can still remember what she told me:

Evaluation phase:

What's the problem---being able to move without SOB is a basic...

What happens if I don't fix it---decreased GI motility, atelectasis...

What is the long term result---cardiac/respiratory arrest and prolonged hospital stay

I hung out on some of the forums ( Excelsior, fb, and allnurses) but the last few weeks I avoided them because they were making me too nervous. If you follow the study guide you will do well. I did use and HIGHLY RECOMMEND using mnemonics and a grid system!!!!!!!!!!! They saved my butt. Don't worry about stepping back and looking at your grid and making sure you got all your critical elements. Put a plan of action on your grid too, although it may change due to interruptions, but at least you have somewhat of a plan. Chart by your mnemonics and grid and you wont fail. Remember to ID! ID! ID! even if you look like a moron and can't remember if you just did or not---do it again!!!!! I am not a nervous person but my mind blanked a few times and I was literally sweating bullets. I was stuck on a care plan and the CE noticed and said---look out the window for a minute...look how sunny it is...it worked! The CE and CA really want you to pass but they have to be fair and make sure you hit your critical elements and really know your stuff. Verbalize everything you're doing. They don't know what you're thinking so show em your thought process.

That's it in a nut shell.

Good luck to everyone...its been a long journey :)

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