cpne jitters?

tbone641 · Mar 18, 2009

Take one step at a time. With good studying and taking what ever steps you need to take to help you with stress then do it. It can be done.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Mar 18, 2009

I agree with tbone ... one step at a time. Tackle the exams first -- the CPNE will come later! And by the time you get to the CPNE, it won't be the complete mystery that it is right now.

Good luck!!

JOLIEDAME · Mar 18, 2009

You know what...you are both right! I need to take this one step at at time and the rest will come later.

NC Girl BSN · Mar 18, 2009

Read the thread "Any students from Albany NY". We gave alot of hope and encouragement in that thread. I think we all feared the CPNE but I focused on the degree in stages and in the end, came out on top.

Baloney Amputation, BSN, LPN, RN · Mar 18, 2009

You know how you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

However, your worry is good. It will keep you on your toes throughout the whole studying time from the first nursing test to the CPNE, which is good.

Kay_lpn2rn · Mar 21, 2009

I can totally relate to all your worries about the CPNE. I have took the first test and passed it. Got the OK from EC to enroll. But, I'm really worried whether I can pass the CPNE. I know a lot of people passed it this monster.. but it still scares the heck out of me. The CPNE is what's keeping me from committing to EC. I have started taking something to calm myself down. I know it doesn't make sense to worry this much when we're just getting started. Hopefully, I can make up my mind in the next few days and go ahead and sign up with EC...gulp! Good luck to you.

bjbabs24 · Mar 21, 2009

The approach I took was not to even think about or look at anything in regards to the CPNE until done with all the tests. I probably would have talked myself out of it esp. when you read the failure posts, it really makes you second guess if it is worth it. Let the worry come later, get through your tests and then when the CPNE comes put all your energy and focus into that. Once you start studying for the CPNE it starts to come together of what you need to do, what is expected, how to study etc... I test early June-am I nervous, yes but I am preparing everyday in order to walk in there with the most confidence I can muster. I have support from everyone here to get me through those what if moments and you will get that support too.

Good luck and get through the tests and worry later!

**Elektra6, ASN, BSN, RN** · Mar 22, 2009

If you go on your home page on EC and scroll down, you will see a list of people who recently passed exams. There are always 10 or so (I counted last time) who passed CPNE!

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Mar 22, 2009

I failed the CPNE first time, pure nerves. Hand-shaking wanting-to-vomit nerves.

Sailed through the second time, literally on Xanax with a paper picture of a cowbell in my pocket.

Hang around here. This forum is a lifeline.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Mar 23, 2009

I drew a cowbell on my grid. Hee hee!

FocusRN · Mar 23, 2009

I believe that it is normal to be nervous about the cpne, however I am debating whether or not I can really complete it. The exams shouldn't be an issue. I just think that I am allowing the thoughts about the end of the program to stop me from completing the first part. I really need some advice about my cpne jitters...am I the only one who has or does feel this way? Will the confidence come the closer I get to doing it? Why do you think people fail it? What is the key to passing it?

I did the same thing. Just put the CPNE out of your mind and knockout the theory. When CPNE times comes, everything will make more sense, you you'll be ready to take it on.