Clinicals for Excelsior??

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Hi,

I've been reading the board about the CPNE, and from what I can gather, this test is in place of actual Clinical time spent in a formal program, is that right?

I'm considering excelsior and also some local schools, I just don't want to wait a year and 1/2 to start the nursing classes at the local schools (have to finish some more pre-req's before I can apply). Any info would be helpful, Thanks.

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i looked into getting my ADN from excelsior and was told that at the end of the program i would need to do a 2 1/2 day weekend clinical before graduating. i've heard the clinical is very tough and requires much advanced and expensive preparation in order to pass.

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It is not necessarily in place of clinical, because it is much less time. It is a test of clinical skills that you already have from prior experience.

Hi,

I've been reading the board about the CPNE, and from what I can gather, this test is in place of actual Clinical time spent in a formal program, is that right?

I'm considering excelsior and also some local schools, I just don't want to wait a year and 1/2 to start the nursing classes at the local schools (have to finish some more pre-req's before I can apply). Any info would be helpful, Thanks.

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It is not necessarily in place of clinical, because it is much less time. It is a test of clinical skills that you already have from prior experience.

Hi,

I've been reading the board about the CPNE, and from what I can gather, this test is in place of actual Clinical time spent in a formal program, is that right?

I'm considering excelsior and also some local schools, I just don't want to wait a year and 1/2 to start the nursing classes at the local schools (have to finish some more pre-req's before I can apply). Any info would be helpful, Thanks.

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Hi,

I've been reading the board about the CPNE, and from what I can gather, this test is in place of actual Clinical time spent in a formal program, is that right?

I'm considering excelsior and also some local schools, I just don't want to wait a year and 1/2 to start the nursing classes at the local schools (have to finish some more pre-req's before I can apply). Any info would be helpful, Thanks.

The CPNE is not a substitute for clinical experience it is a test of clinical preparedness.

Just curious what your current job or background is? Are you working as a nurse currently?

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Hi,

I've been reading the board about the CPNE, and from what I can gather, this test is in place of actual Clinical time spent in a formal program, is that right?

I'm considering excelsior and also some local schools, I just don't want to wait a year and 1/2 to start the nursing classes at the local schools (have to finish some more pre-req's before I can apply). Any info would be helpful, Thanks.

The CPNE is not a substitute for clinical experience it is a test of clinical preparedness.

Just curious what your current job or background is? Are you working as a nurse currently?

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Specializes in Education.

Yes,

I'm currently an LPN. But right now i'm working at an Assistive Living facility and I don't think I will get very much experience there. In a formal program the students work under the License of the teacher to practice the skills in a clinical setting. But, if, as an LPN, I can only do what my license allows, how will I get the clinical experience to pass the CPNE for the RN?

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Yes,

I'm currently an LPN. But right now i'm working at an Assistive Living facility and I don't think I will get very much experience there. In a formal program the students work under the License of the teacher to practice the skills in a clinical setting. But, if, as an LPN, I can only do what my license allows, how will I get the clinical experience to pass the CPNE for the RN?

In the hospital where I am doing a clinincal rotation, LPNs and RNs have basically the same responsibilities. Two exceptions I know of are push IV meds and Blood infusions. The LPNs give all the other meds, start IVs, draw blood, patient assessments, etc. so I am not sure what other skills you are speaking of? I know each hospital operates differently maybe that is where the difference is. If you feel you need more clinical experience have you considered a prn position in a hospital? The CPNE is very specific have you had the chance to read through one? There are several EC groups on Yahoo with a great deal of info about the CPNE.

Good luck.

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