I am sick to my stomach right now, but I just wanted everyone to know that I failed. I failed 3 labs out of the four and had to repeat them today after my two PCS. I flew through my two PCS and went to redo my labs. I completed the wound correctly and I completed the IV push correctly. I went to the easiest station, and what do I do...... I give an IM with a SQ needle (what a freaking idiot.) I would have had only one more PCS to complete on Sunday. I can't write anymore now. I am just sick and crying. I have to drive home 277 miles alone.
Just wanted to keep all posted. Another fact of interest too, is that five out of the seven have already failed. Only two more are continuing tomorrow. I am in no way blaming the CEs or CA. They were my big fat stupid dumb mistakes in the easiest part of the CPNE, the lab. The PCSs were fine. I need to take a break.
Does anyone know how soon we are allowed to test again?
I am sick to my stomach right now, but I just wanted everyone to know that I failed. I failed 3 labs out of the four and had to repeat them today after my two PCS. I flew through my two PCS and went to redo my labs. I completed the wound correctly and I completed the IV push correctly. I went to the easiest station, and what do I do...... I give an IM with a SQ needle (what a freaking idiot.) I would have had only one more PCS to complete on Sunday. I can't write anymore now. I am just sick and crying. I have to drive home 277 miles alone.
Just wanted to keep all posted. Another fact of interest too, is that five out of the seven have already failed. Only two more are continuing tomorrow. I am in no way blaming the CEs or CA. They were my big fat stupid dumb mistakes in the easiest part of the CPNE, the lab. The PCSs were fine. I need to take a break.
Does anyone know how soon we are allowed to test again?
treeriver66:cry:
I'm sorry. I was thinking about you earlier today. I'm sorry that you didn't pass, but from the sounds of it, it was maybe nerves that got you. You will do fine next time.
So Sorry that you did not pass. In my opinion you showed great preserverence when the situation got tough. Although you were not successful, you now know that you can totally do this exam. Best of Luck next time because it will be a clean sweep for you.
Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.
(((treeriver))) I agree that it's a temporary setback. Think of it more as an obstacle to overcome than a failure. Being mad at yourself will not do you any good- it's poisonous. Believe me, I used to get mad at myself for every 'stupid mistake' I thought I had made, but each obstacle was a learning experience, and thus, had value. You will pass the next time, and we'll all be here to pat you on the back.
I'm so sorry. I have no doubt that you can nail the CPNE. How many wonderful nurses out there need more than one time to do it? I wish I had good words for you, but I don't know what to say. I'm hoping for the best for you...
fatcat0899 RN
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I'm sorry. I was thinking about you earlier today. I'm sorry that you didn't pass, but from the sounds of it, it was maybe nerves that got you. You will do fine next time.
Dawn