CPNE & NUR274?

BarbaraNM, ASN, RN · Jul 18, 2011

What is Excelsiors NUR274-Focused Clinical Competencies exam? Is that what is done in person? I thought that was the CPNE? (NUR299). Just trying to tally up all I have left! When can I apply for the CPNE? Not that im even remotely ready for that but jw. I have 2 sciences and the nursing exams to take total. Thanks!

From the Excelsior College website:

Focused Clinical Competencies Assessment (FCCA)

To be eligible for the FCCA you will need to complete all Nursing Theory exams and be within 10 General Education credits of completing your degree. The FCCA is graded as Pass/Fail and is worth four credits when passed.

This computer-generated (or delivered), simulated clinical assessment provides a means for students to demonstrate competencies related to the following three essential elements of nursing practice:

Head-to-toe assessment and nursing process
Managing multiple patients
Participating in interdisciplinary health care teams

You may register and take the sections in any order.

Note: You will be contacted about registration when you become eligible for the FCCA.

WestPalmLPN · Jul 18, 2011

do you keep contact with your "insider coach" and/or "advisor" i would contact them if you have any questions regarding your evaluation so that way you know exactly what you have left to take.

good luck

BeachieRN84 · Jul 18, 2011

The FCCA is a paper test that you are sent via UPS after you finish all nursing exams and are within 10 credits of gen ed requirements. It's nothing too exciting. You are eligible for the CPNE after you finish all the nursing exams and are within 10 credits of your gen ed's being done.

There has been talk about the FCCA going to a computerized form... but I dunno when.