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ok- i got my email for fcca....

grap my doctor in the hospital hallways this morning had him sign the form, so i have all my paperwork ready i am so scared.... i really don't know what to expect, i read some journals and i think to myself i can do this, then it hit me in a few weeks i might be heading somewhere to test and i must pass the first time.

is anyone on the cpne "club" feeling the same way, i've had this headache all week that won't go away can't eat, can't sleep so stress.... keep on telling myself "call light within reach, don't forget"

Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

Thank you so much Beachnurse for the link and info. =)

BTW I too have become a real pain to my family. This is a lot more stressful then people think. A lot of girls at work think it looks so easy and I'm like no it's so no that easy. One little mistake could make or break it...

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Specializes in Tele/Neuro/Trauma.
can someone put up a list of things that they will bring with them to the cpne....

[color=#483d8b]* mosby- nursing care plan

[color=#483d8b]* lab coat (white)

[color=#483d8b]* white sneakers

[color=#483d8b]* pen & pencils

[color=#483d8b]* watches

[color=#483d8b]* stetescope

[color=#483d8b]* can we bring a notebook?

someone on the epn said you can bring any study materials you want with you to the actual testing site, but they must be left behind with the ca when you go to do your pcs. someone else also suggested to bring a four color pen to do your grid in different colors. i am not sure if we need our own stethoscope, i think we have to always use the double one so our examiner can listen w/us. you can also bring a drug book w/you.

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Stressed out to the max!!! I am trying to have more of a handle with my studying, but its not coming along as easily as some others on here. When I read the epn, some students sound perfect. I feel like I am the perfect imperfection with this. I am breaking down unit 4 on the SG now. I so hope the workshop will make it easier for me. I really am a hands on learner. I need to be critiqued while I am doing a pcs and the lab. I have my homemade noodle man in the garage. The poor guy has an IV and wound. Also on the left wrist got a nerf rocket ball and put the rocket part in a glove and part of the nerfpart in the sleeve, leaving an area for me to work on as well. I use for IVs and IMs as well. I just say IM site is a VL. It works for me.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Someone on the EPN said you can bring any study materials you want with you to the actual testing site, but they must be left behind with the CA when you go to do your PCS. Someone else also suggested to bring a four color pen to do your grid in different colors. I am not sure if we need our own stethoscope, I think we have to always use the double one so our examiner can listen w/us. You can also bring a drug book w/you.

We were allowed to bring whatever with us, but we had a "hub room" where we had to leave our stuff, and where we went at the end of each PCS. I had a bookbag with my study guide, nursing dx book, drug book, my mnemonic flashcards (like I needed them at this point, haha), my car keys/phone, bottled water, and a couple of granola bars. Students cannot use their own stethoscopes unless they have a hearing deficit/special need and have had it cleared by EC prior to the CPNE.

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Specializes in Tele/Neuro/Trauma.

Sometiemes I am worried about not being able to do a hands-on workshop, I always hear students say they could not have passed without it, but I have to be able to work with what I have. I just can't shell out another $800. I am already broke from the CPNE. I am stressed out but not like I was, I feel like I am really learning. I am sure as the date approaches it will get worse. I think the key is really telling myself that this is MY weekend and I am in control of this. No one but me.

I know I keep talking about Rob but I keep taking his words to heart. In the beginning of his videos, he says that we aren't going there for the wow factor, our patients are no better or no worse because of us being there, and we aren't going to leave and have the CA say "who was that fabulous nurse". This put it in perspective of me.

I assist with codes, I've seen chests cracked at the bedside, I titrate cardiac drips, I get trauma patients riddled with stab wounds and bullet holes and assist doctors in inserting chest tubes, shunts and central lines... I never loose my cool at work.... so why am I letting doing these basic things freak me out? I guess because my future is riding on these few days... it makes it scary.. but truly, the CPNE anxiety is more fear of the unknown.

I think the more I talk myself down, the better I feel about it. I can't let anything get in my way of becoming an RN... esp my nerves.

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@ Beachnurse, I never felt so poor before! lol:) With the money for lodging in Indiana for the workshop, the airfare, the rental car, paying for CPNE,etc. I happened to pay for the workshop years ago after I signed with Chancellors. (That at least feels free since I'm not paying now.) I feel so bad this summer with my kids. I usually have trips planned but not this year. Many people are passing without a workshop. With Sherrys Online and Robs CD and your determination you will be fine!

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Specializes in Cardiac.
Sometiemes I am worried about not being able to do a hands-on workshop, I always hear students say they could not have passed without it, but I have to be able to work with what I have. I just can't shell out another $800. I am already broke from the CPNE. I am stressed out but not like I was, I feel like I am really learning. I am sure as the date approaches it will get worse. I think the key is really telling myself that this is MY weekend and I am in control of this. No one but me.

I know I keep talking about Rob but I keep taking his words to heart. In the beginning of his videos, he says that we aren't going there for the wow factor, our patients are no better or no worse because of us being there, and we aren't going to leave and have the CA say "who was that fabulous nurse". This put it in perspective of me.

I assist with codes, I've seen chests cracked at the bedside, I titrate cardiac drips, I get trauma patients riddled with stab wounds and bullet holes and assist doctors in inserting chest tubes, shunts and central lines... I never loose my cool at work.... so why am I letting doing these basic things freak me out? I guess because my future is riding on these few days... it makes it scary.. but truly, the CPNE anxiety is more fear of the unknown.

I think the more I talk myself down, the better I feel about it. I can't let anything get in my way of becoming an RN... esp my nerves.

.......I drool with envy!

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Specializes in Tele/Neuro/Trauma.
.......I drool with envy!

How come?

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Specializes in Cardiac.
How come?

This statement!

"I assist with codes, I've seen chests cracked at the bedside, I titrate cardiac drips, I get trauma patients riddled with stab wounds and bullet holes and assist doctors in inserting chest tubes, shunts and central lines..."

I am a trauma junkie! LOL

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Specializes in Tele/Neuro/Trauma.
This statement!

"I assist with codes, I've seen chests cracked at the bedside, I titrate cardiac drips, I get trauma patients riddled with stab wounds and bullet holes and assist doctors in inserting chest tubes, shunts and central lines..."

I am a trauma junkie! LOL

Honestly, critical care is wearing me down. It's emotionally and physically exhausting and I am pretty ready for a change. When I get my RN, I am really truly thinking about training for L&D.

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I passed the CPNE using Lynn Frederick's workshop. It is http://www.clinicalprepexam.com! Me and my coworkers all used her and passed on the first try! The price is right and the information is great!

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Specializes in Surgery, Med/Surg/ICU, OB-Peds, Ophth.
Stressed out to the max!!! I am trying to have more of a handle with my studying, but its not coming along as easily as some others on here. When I read the epn, some students sound perfect. I feel like I am the perfect imperfection with this. I am breaking down unit 4 on the SG now. I so hope the workshop will make it easier for me. I really am a hands on learner. I need to be critiqued while I am doing a pcs and the lab. I have my homemade noodle man in the garage. The poor guy has an IV and wound. Also on the left wrist got a nerf rocket ball and put the rocket part in a glove and part of the nerfpart in the sleeve, leaving an area for me to work on as well. I use for IVs and IMs as well. I just say IM site is a VL. It works for me.

Oh my gosh, this is EXACTLY where I am at right now. I have READ that flipping study guide, and I am TRYING to memorize mnemonics (anyone else find it easier without?) and I am dying for a clipboard--I can't stand this floppy paperwork everywhere; I think I am the 3rd student on on my kit, and this tubing is aged, kinked, stuck & discolored! I am exhausted from trying to ask for left overs from work--"Aren't you done YET?!!!!! I thought you would have taken your boards months ago!"---My mock pcs room has everything but I have no flow with them yet at all. I swear my kids will be able to test for the CPNE, :lol2: I can calculate a drip rate/icd like it is nobody's business, but this iv push over X minutes is giving me grief. I looked back to my pharmacology book and I had no issue back then (2 years ago). So, last night I sat, starting AT THE BEGINNING of it and working my way out. I actually like writing these care plans but they are so not perfect yet! My goal was to try and grab a cancel for September but I think October will be much more realistic and safe. I devoted 5 straight days @ 8 hrs a day last week, and I still have so far to go! How did you guys practice your IMs? I bought my 1st watch 15 years! Okay, I think I had my 1st CPNE melt down :rolleyes: Moving on.....

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