the CPNE

nurse5005 · Jun 24, 2008

I live in Seattle area, I am pretty nervous too. I am planning to take my CPNE in Mansfield? about you

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Jun 24, 2008

Ask this in Distance Learning.

I just flunked it.

:uhoh:

souzahanson · Jun 24, 2008

I just passed in Feburary. It is a MUST that you attend the Chancellors seminar in Indiana in order to pass the CPNE. I passed all stations and PCSs the first time around. There were 8 people at my test site, all that attended Chancellors passed, all that didn't failed. Take your CPNE at Meriter Hospital in Madison WI, the CE/CAs are awesome and forgiving. The Excelsior prep course is a total waste of time and money.

CJH

suzanne4, RN · Jun 24, 2008

Thread moved to the Distance Learning Forum as has nothing to do with the NCLEX exam.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Jun 24, 2008

I passed on June 13-15th. I didn't go to Chancellor's workshop, but I've heard good things about it. :) I went to Lynn's workshop early in my studies -- http://www.clinicalprepexam.com -- and then to Tina Logan's workshop in PA at the end of my studies, two weeks before my CPNE: http://www.necpneworkshop.com. Did I need two workshops? Probably not ... but I wanted 'em! :) Both were invaluable.

Another piece of advice: visit Excelsior's Electronic Peer Network (EPN). There is so much great discussion there!

nurse5005 · Jun 25, 2008

thanks I am going to try the electronic Peer.

that is a great idea

it's hot in phoenix · Jun 25, 2008

i became eligible last month for the cpne, I have the EC study guide, Rob's video, a copy of study aides off ebay. I live in phoenix so workshops out west are limited so im taking the next EC workshop here. EPN on excelsior is EXTREMLY informative. I have to say when you look, listen and read all the information out there, it can get a little stressful, you dont know who's version to go with, because your all only goal is to pass. But believe it or not, all of sudden it just clicks, you get your gameplan and that is all you focus on. Sure you might of wasted a few dollars, with one too many "study guides", but using the resources that are available and putting it all together, for what works for YOU, is the most important. goodluck to you

exnavygirl-RN · Jun 28, 2008

I took Lynn's workshop when she was in Jackson, MS (Sometime back in March) . It was way too early for me to be taking one but I wanted to take advantage of her being so close. I'm taking the CPNE September 26 in Madison and plan to take another workshop a couple of weeks before then.

Melinurse · Jun 28, 2008

i took cpne in april and passed with no workshops!!!! i only had 2 weeks to really study. i had been studying somewhat before. i had no test date yet when they called with a cancellation date. i ordered the flash cards which break down the study guide into the easiest way to memorize it. however, don't neglect to read the study guide at least twice, esp. unit iv.:yeah:i was an lpn for 4 years plus other medical field experience.

DoubleblessedRN, ADN, RN, EMT-B, EMT-P · Jun 28, 2008

I recently tested in Mansfield, OH and passed on my third attempt. I HIGHLY recommend a workshop. You can read about my experience in an earlier thread in this forum.