CPNE 2nd try

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so July 2008 I failed the CPNE at AMC. I was so upset, I am a good student, I did well in nursing school...how could I fail?!:mad: So I decided that I could not handle going back. I looked around at other schools and even took some classes. Then I was thinking to myself that I was so close to finishing. If I tried again and passed then I would be ready for NCLEX. So I gathered up all of my courage and applied to the CPNE again. This time I took a workshop. I actually took it before I even had a test date. This built my confidence a little more. I studied on and off until this weekend. I had my 2nd try at AMC. I thought I was going to pass out from the anxiety. Once I was there and started to do everything I felt a little better. I think the anticipation was the worst!! So I passed everything with no repeats!!! I wanted to write this so if there was anyone out there that did fail, and doesn't want to try again....learn from me. Go back...try again...you can do this! It's just one weekend away from your state boards!!

Lisa....soon to be RN!!!!:nurse:

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:ancong!:

I passed the second time, too.

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Specializes in Pediatrics/Adult Float Pool.

it is done and over!!! you did it!! every time i hear a success story, it just reminds me that i will be in that spot soon too! good luck on your nclex, lisashee, gn!!!

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Specializes in NCLEX Prep/Nursing Student Advisor.

graduate:ancong!:nurse

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:ancong!: Now aren't you glad you took that opportunity?! Good luck on NCLEX!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Wooo hooooooooooooooo!!!! Yay Lisa!!!

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Specializes in Hospice, ER.

I also feel the same way. I hope to follow your example. Contrats:anpom:

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:clown:I so glad you pick yourself up and did it, I failed 2x's and the third time was a charm for me. If anyone out there reading this do what ever it takes to get your nerves in check. Just don't give up.

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Specializes in Revenue Integrity, Rehab, RAC Auditor.

:ancong!: and good luck with your NCLEX!!!!!!!

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Thank you to everyone on this site. I checked it everyday to hear everyones stories, tips, ect. It really helped! Nerves are defintley a big part in the CPNE. Alot of the people I was with failed PCS's because of it. The first thing I did when I got to the floor was my grid. I checked it 100 times while I was in the room with the pt. I may have looked stupid but it was my chance to reorganize things in my head and figure out what I needed to do next. One big thing I was worried about going into this was how to be organized. What should I do first, second..ect. If you can get in your head the things you want to do first second third and so on, it makes it easier to keep track of your AOC.

Lots of luck to everyone who is going for their CPNE soon. You CAN do this...I never thought I could, but I did it and now it's done!!

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Congratulations! I love success Stories like yours. Enjoy your moment!

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.

congrats!! now go get than rn!! :yeah::yeah:

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