CPNE acceptance and date given on the same day!

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My application was accepted today. I called npec with a question and then offered a date. I took August 19th-21st in Utica, NY!!! There was a mid july timeslot offered I think in Albany. To many people get off in July where I work, so I didn't think that was a good idea. SO ecxcited yet very nervous at the same time, Now I got to schedule the workshop with Chancellors. I can't believe it!!! My emotions go to:yeah:then also :eek:!!!!!

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Anjule, I did not see any of Utica, other than the dunkin donuts, Walmart, and applebees!! I was by myself, and wasn't about to go do a tour of the Saranac brewery by myself, LOL, or the casino!!

The hardest thing was the first lab on the first day, I was getting so nerved up. The CE was so nice, she told me to relax and start when I was ready. Be careful of your time on the IV push station, I came awful close. Thankfully I only had to push 1ml over 1 minute. I think if it was a 5 minute push I would have been in trouble.

as far as the PCS, nothing extremely difficult was assigned to me, had to keep those nerves in check and use my grid mneumonic to make sure I did / and charted everything!! Tried to just take my time, check or highlight my sheet AND my grid that everything was complete. Double check yourself, stay organized and the CE's were very good. They did look truly happy for me when I was done.

Good luck

K, I don't remember if I asked you this before, so I apologize if I am asking you to repeat info; Did you do a workshop?

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I did take a workshop. I don't think I would have been able to tackle that CPNE manual by myself. In addition, got tips and mneumonics, practice on labs. For me it was invaluable, I passed with no repeats. I think I saw you taking chancellors? Though I don't know that one (didn't research), the money for the workshop for me was well spent. Best of luck to you! :up:

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Specializes in Surgery, Med/Surg/ICU, OB-Peds, Ophth.
I did take a workshop. I don't think I would have been able to tackle that CPNE manual by myself. In addition, got tips and mneumonics, practice on labs. For me it was invaluable, I passed with no repeats. I think I saw you taking chancellors? Though I don't know that one (didn't research), the money for the workshop for me was well spent. Best of luck to you! :up:

Which one did you do? I don't have a workshop chosen yet, but I will hopefully get my manual printed this week. I am wondering if it is feasible to be ready for EC workshop in mid-july in WI. No other workshop comes near me!

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@ loops, sent you a PM, let me know if you don't get it! K

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