CPNE preparation for Excelsior clinical

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I am a recent graduate of Excelsior schol of nursing, and have also successfully passed state boards. I found so many woderful people who helped me through this extremely difficult endeavor. I have a friend who is now preparing for the CPNE, and I have decided to do a mini workshop for him. As a way of giving back, I am considering asking others to join us. No charge. Just a way of giving back. No date set as yet. Tentatively, a Saturday in April. I live in Ohio. If interested, please reply.

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

Quick addendum -- the skills guide booklet that came with my EC skills bag says to NOT aspirate for heparin or insulin, and to NOT rub the site after administration for heparin and insulin.

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at the workshop i went to, they neither aspirated nor applied pressure during the demonstration. not to go off on a tangent, but what i personally found significant at that station when i practiced were the distractors that they put on the table - i drew up humalog when the order was for novolog. they were both in the same concentrations but my mind was racing and i quickly scanned the name and missed it. if that experience saves me from doing that at the CPNE, then the workshop was worth it.

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

Yeah, I've heard it recommended to practice with a lot of distractions, because there will be some!

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I'm curious.....I live in Ohio as well. Just finishing up NC-7 and researching the CPNE.

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Specializes in LTC, Acute Care, Correctional.

that is so nice of you. i just started so i'm not qualified yet. good luck to you.

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Specializes in ER, Med Surg, LTC, Prison.

Hey there...my name is Lee - and I am considering enrolling in Excelsior. Can I ask you some questions? Thanks....Lee

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

:bowingpur :ancong!: :bowingpur Very nice way to give back! The wonderful gift of time & knowledge is a wonderful thing to share. :redbeathe So happy for you and your achievements. Good luck with your CPNE mini workshop.:heartbeat

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Specializes in ER, Med Surg, LTC, Prison.

Marie...I realize we are passed the date you were talking about - but I would definitely be willing to go through your lil seminar.

Lee

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