Cpne

[nursetims]

I'm not sure if this is the right forum to be postint this topic in, but I had a few questions about the Excelsior College CPNE. I am about to take nusing concepts 4 in a few weeks. I was looking on the EC website today and it said once I became elligable to take the CPNE I would have to wait 6-8 months for a test date. I'm assuming this is because of the large amount of students that need to test. I was wondering if anyone had any comments on this topic. When dou you become elligable, and how long did it take for you to get a test date after you had turned in you application? I'm ready to get this done! Any advice is greatly appreciated. Also, how can I start studying now for the CPNE? I've heard there is a majic grid.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

No...that is not true. You have to pay your tuition fee before you can finish taking the classes. I believe you can only take Concepts 1 & 2 without paying the tuition. After that, you must pay the tuition fee. I was able to finish in less than a year so I only paid one year tuition, CPNE and graduation fees. I spent $9,000 and did not use for fee publishers. I used the free study guides and purchased used books from half.com

Let me clarify what I said -- I said if you're just waiting for CPNE, which would mean that you've completed all the classes. I believe EC recognizes that the waiting time for a CPNE date causes some people to go over that one-year mark, and as long as you pass CPNE on that first try, you can apply the annual fee (that you otherwise wouldn't have had to pay except for the wait) to your graduation fee. I believe some students on some of the YahooGroups have stated that they've been able to do this. Yes, you absolutely do have to pay it if you're still taking classes -- I just had to do that myself! :) I should be able to avoid another one, hopefully.

[DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN]

I believe EC recognizes that the waiting time for a CPNE date causes some people to go over that one-year mark, and as long as you pass CPNE on that first try, you can apply the annual fee to your graduation fee.

Thanks for clarifying, and yes, that is true

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

My experience has also been that they're very reasonable in this situation.

[LucasRN]

although wait times can be anywhere from 4 to 8 months, you definitely can get a cancellation date much earlier than expected, but please be sure you are ready. good luck

chris