This is an odd question but is there anyone out there who took the RN exam and took the PN exam as well. Would like to know the difference in content. I am planning to write the PN exam since I am not doing any nursing job and working as a PT right now. Planning to stay even casual PN (once pass the exam). I'm thinking I would like to try but worried that the last time I passed my NCLEX RN for the states I was thinking as an RN.
Any feedback on how to approach the PN exam with an RN education? Is it worth to buy a book for it?
PS. If you guys are wondering why I'm doing this, all what had happened to me were in my previous threads.
Glad you are giving yourself enough time to prepare. You want to analyze the feedback from your exam reports from your first and second attempts and identify your gaps. Then once you know your specific gaps you can devise a plan to address them. I will start a thread on main page and talk about resources and materials you can use so that others in the forum can benefit also. The other thing is you want to do a solid and very thorough content review. Go back to basics. You also want to learn test-taking strategies that can help with application of knowledge and critical thinking.
Thanks again for reaching out with your question. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to connect. Always glad to help where I can. Take care and have a great day. Keep your head up.
Remember, you can do this. Stay positive and focused. Don't see this as your last chance, see it as a fresh new opportunity. Think about what you need to differently from the last 2 times and focus on how this write will be your BEST WRITE!!!!! You got this!
The key for you will be to use your experience from the last 2 times to your advantage.
Just think you have a lot more experience with the exam than someone who is writing for the first time. So use that!
I have been in your same situation Toronto24, don't lose hope and don't listen to others who will tell you that you can't do it. I wasn't successful passing my 3 attempts with RN. But I found a way to retake the exam and succeeded in the end. Good luck.
You are welcome BlackBee. Great point. I did a new thread on the main page for others to benefit to clarify that point. The great thing is you have a goal and a plan. This keeps you focused and motivated especially when things get challenging. All the best. You will get there. Just keep pushing forward.
Thank you very much. Yes. I did read that you can go back and forth with the exam. My manager told me she wanted to hire me as a PN once I get my license and until I am able to practice as an RN in the states.
Thank you very much. Yes. I did read that you can go back and forth with the exam. My manager told me she wanted to hire me as a PN once I get my license and until I am able to practice as an RN in the states.
You are welcome BlackBee. Yes that is right you can..."move backwards and forward between questions, return to change answers to previous questions, go back and review answers,toggle between English and French, and you also have a whiteboard and pen for making notes." All the best!
I took my PN exam and registered through Pearson Vue. Happy2help is right. It is not an adaptive test like NCLEX. 170 questions which you can go back and forth. One thing that does not makes sense to me is according to the Assessment and Testing Strategy website, its either going to stop at 165 questions or you have to finish the 170 questions like the NCLEX if the computer feels your passing or failing. How can the computer even determine that when you have not entered or submitted your final answers? Have anyone taken the exam? I did struggle answering the questions especially on the choices where you have to think as an RN or LPN.
I failed the first attempt please i need someone who can sit with me and review with me the result and give me advise accordingly with my results.i am ien.if you can do that i will come wherever you are i want to pass second attempt.
I failed the first attempt please i need someone who can sit with me and review with me the result and give me advise accordingly with my results.i am ien.if you can do that i will come wherever you are i want to pass second attempt.
@fyongo, I don't know if you read the brochure 'What can I do differently next time? Preparing to re-write the cpnre'. If you haven't read it, you can find it on cpnre.ca. The brochure states the top three reasons for failing the exam are;
1. an incomplete understanding of the nursing content
2. problems coping with the stress of exams
3. difficulty writing multiple choice exams
Suggest you read the brochure and try to determine which reason applies to you then use the recommended strategies to prepare for re-writing the exam.
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I have been in your same situation Toronto24, don't lose hope and don't listen to others who will tell you that you can't do it. I wasn't successful passing my 3 attempts with RN. But I found a way to retake the exam and succeeded in the end. Good luck.