Just Passed My CPNE

[Melinurse]

Hello, I passed the CPNE. I can't believe it's over. Now for the boards. I thought I'd write in a few tips to hopefully help others.

Regarding the 20 minute checks:

Wash hands ( first time with soap and water )

Introduce yourself and explain interaction

Check ID band and ask for patients name

Put on gloves

Check IV site ( is it cool/warm, do you see any edema?, other abnormality)

Check skin turgor ( pinch hand, mucus membranes or fontanel ( with child upright )

Off gloves

Use hospital supplied alcohol sanitizer

Check IV tubing or tube feeding tubing

Check drip rate/flow rate

Is the solution right/ check against PCS sheets and/or MAR

Get baseline fluid levels for your I&O's

DOCUMENT ASAP!!!!!

Remember, if I did it, you can do it too.

[JP425]

Congrats,

How long did it take you to finish theory part (Concepts)? I am new to this and thinking go thru excelsior. Trying to get more info from people who has done this.

Thanks:yeah:

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

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[TIN65RN]

Congratulations!!!!!:bowingpur

[Melinurse]

It took me about 3 years, but, I had to do it part time. My son had some medical problems. EC can be done quickly, but be prepared for a wait of 4-6 months by the time you get to your CPNE. Be ready to study and prepare for state boards while you wait for CPNE. I am using DVD's from Drexel University and some other DVD's from the education department at work to study for my NCLEX. Is it worth it? YES!!!

[Medicmuse]

Congrats! I love hearing success stories, especially when it comes to the CPNE*wine

[workingtheplan]

Hello, I passed the CPNE. I can't believe it's over. Now for the boards. I thought I'd write in a few tips to hopefully help others.

Regarding the 20 minute checks:

Wash hands ( first time with soap and water )

Introduce yourself and explain interaction

Check ID band and ask for patients name

Put on gloves

Check IV site ( is it cool/warm, do you see any edema?, other abnormality)

Check skin turgor ( pinch hand, mucus membranes or fontanel ( with child upright )

Off gloves

Use hospital supplied alcohol sanitizer

Check IV tubing or tube feeding tubing

Check drip rate/flow rate

Is the solution right/ check against PCS sheets and/or MAR

Get baseline fluid levels for your I&O's

DOCUMENT ASAP!!!!!

Remember, if I did it, you can do it too.

That's wonderful!!!! :w00t::balloons::grad::dncgbby: I appreciate you posting your 20 minute checks. Congrats to you on your major accomplishment. I wish you the very best as your prepare for the NCLEX. Please keep us posted.

[caliotter3]

Congratulations!!! Glad to hear from someone who proves it can be done!!! Thanks for the tips.:balloons::balloons::balloons::w00t::w00t:

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

YAY!!!! I was thinking about you this weekend -- I thought you were off doing the CPNE thang! CONGRATS!!! That rocks.

And Suesquatch -- ROTFL!!! You can never have too many emoticons, right? :) Like my favorite, the almighty dancing banana ...

[Melinurse]

Thank you. Cute icons!!!!

[Lorie P.]

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[gradyrn2b08]

Congrats to you. Thanks for the 20min check it looks great. I test in 5 weeks. Getting a little scared. Best of luck with the NCLEX:bowingpur:clown::up: