Clarifying CPNE pass rate...

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Okay.. please tell me if I'm missing something here. Sorry if this gets confusing but this is a desperate attempt to calm my nerves re: the CPNE that I don't even have a date for!

The first time pass rate is 64%, second time is 64% and the third time is 59%. Lets say that there are only 100 people to take this test.

The first try, only 64 passed out of 100 (leaving 36 to retest)

The second try only has 36 people (because the rest passed the 1st time) Well, 64% pass of 36 people= 23 people passing. That now leaves 13 who didn't pass the 2nd time.

The thrid try comes around with 13 people left (that didn't pass the 1st or 2nd time). Out of the 13, 59% pass so that is 7 more people to pass the CPNE.

When you add up 64 (1st time pass) + 23 (2nd time pass) + 7 (3rd time pass) = 94 people who eventually pass out of the 100 that started. 94 out of 100.. seriously? Is my math or concept wrong?

I know there is more than 100 taking this exam.. even if it was 1000 people, that still makes 940 out of 1000 passing and so on...

Can anyone tell I am dwelling on this too much as I wait for my CPNE supplies to come in the mail??? Perhaps I need a few shots to relax:p

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Your math and logic sound right to me, but remember, EC isn't sure if my stats class from 1991 will count or not, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. :D

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Your math and logic sound right to me, but remember, EC isn't sure if my stats class from 1991 will count or not, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. :D

Hahahaha.

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:nurse: Thankfully, EC is accepting my stats toward my BSN. Now, I just have to get passes that CPNE!
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Okay, first they said they would accept my stats. now they won't... Geesh, can't they make up their minds????

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My EC transcript contents has changed a few times too. New people going over the info with the need to show they did something, if you ask me.

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You'll get there, army nurse!

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The only thing I can find wrong with your reasoning is that the second try would be populated by 100 (not 36) first time non pass students and the third time try would be populated by 100 (not 23) two time non pass students. Therefore, you can get the stated percentages in the original statement.

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Heavens!

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