A big, fat CPNE failure here

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · May 29, 2008

Sue- you can do this- I sincerely hope you retake it. Now, hunker down with some ice cream and a good movie. Give yourself a pat on the back- it's not a failure, it's a challenge.

donsterRN, ASN, BSN · May 29, 2008

You are NOT a "big, fat CPNE failure". Not by a long shot.

I can imagine how disappointed you must be, but please do not give up. You are one of the stongest women I've ever cyber-met, and I know that this is within your grasp. It's frustrating as all get out, isn't it? I know you'll do this.

I'm so sorry that this wasn't the time for you; I know that it WILL be. Ice cream, booze, chocolate... whatever you need right now will help, and then you'll pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and kick butt. I know you'll do it next time.

Hugs, my friend.

Lexxie, LPN · May 29, 2008

(((((SUE)))))

It is nerve-wracking walking into that kind of situation, knowing that the tiniest of things can make or break you. Now ya know what to expect and can kick butt next time!

cynditoksRN · May 29, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear this Sue, please don't give up, this experience will only make u stronger. stay strong and re-apply again. God bless u

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · May 29, 2008

Thanks, everyone.

I'm feeling pretty defeated right now. I just always screw up on the small stuff, and I told my husband (and Lunah, in a pm) that I would fail on small stuff. My nursing care was perfect. Nothing at all to complain about.

My first CE didn;t want to fail me on the omission of the rationale, and told me the often X would be in the mood to let it go. She clearly wasn't.

I swear, this test exemplifies what I hate about nursing. There's no mercy.

I'll retake it ASAP. And I'll gobble a Xanax before.

:)

Thanks, my friends. I do feel like a big, fat failure right now. Money's bad, now it'll be worse, I can't seem to hold a job (at least, until this one.) I don't know what's wrong with me that I can't succeed at anything.

akanini, MSN, RN · May 29, 2008

Sue please don't be hard on yourself by saying that. You will pass next time. Don't give up!

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · May 29, 2008

I feel pretty humiliated. Especially because none of the problems were my patient care. At that, I am very good. And I believe that, at least.

cynditoksRN · May 30, 2008

i really do feel bad, but i want you to believe in urself, dont doubt what u can do. Trust and pray in God for guidiance in all u do. and also remember that the more you believe in urself, the more you will be able to accomplish, don't see urself as a failure, instead i want u to use this experience as a strategy to pass the CPNE the next time. remember u can do this, u just have to stay calm and believe in ur self and put God first.

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · May 30, 2008

I was praying very hard since last night, Cyndi. He must have been busy watching those sparrows.

But thanks. I AM trying to just take this as a learning eperience and move on. I already emailed the school about retaking it.

Editorial Team / Moderator · May 30, 2008

Arrghhhhh!!! I am so sorry, Sue ... but I know you CAN do this. And now you know what to expect, and how to mitigate the stress/nerves. It's those little things I worry about, too ... some days I cannot seem to draw up a flush without an air bubble, some days I can't pack the wound at all. Blech. But we'll do this. :)

I know you're beating yourself up, but don't ... you are STILL a fabulous nurse. And when you go back, you'll ace it.

vamedic4, EMT-P · May 30, 2008

I'm so sorry Sue!!! You CAN do it!!! And I'm certain you will. As another said..take some time, regroup. Don't beat yourself up over it ( I know...hard). It was a learning experience. You'll get it next time!!

All the best.

vamedic4

anticoagulationurse · May 30, 2008

I'm so sorry!!! You will pass next time 100%!