CPNE

caliotter3 · Sep 11, 2014

Well, do you think you can overcome what failed you the first two times? Will focused work put you in the ball park, or are you going to waste your time and money? Do a stringent self analysis here. But, look at it this way: another effort (your best effort) at the CPNE is a lot less expensive in time and money than starting all over. And you are in the EC program. Who is to say you will be able to enter another program easily, or at all? Only you can make this decision, based on your self analysis. Good luck.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Sep 11, 2014

Sorry that you weren't successful. How did you prepare? Did you take a workshop? Where were your failures - labs or PCSs?

We can't make this decision for you, certainly, but plenty of us have been through the CPNE and can tell you how we prepared.

mmadbd3 · Sep 11, 2014

Thank u...

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mmadbd3 · Sep 11, 2014

everytime I take the CPNE I always think that I'm ready ready u know but when it's time to take it I forget everything....I've learned I took conference and phone calls.

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Editorial Team / Moderator · Sep 11, 2014

If you go again, I would highly suggest an in-person workshop. Are you using a grid and mnemonics to keep yourself organized once you're in the patient's room? Did your careplans pass? There is an example (one of many!) in the document linked from this post: https://allnurses.com/excelsior-college-online/cpne-notes-ec-308371.html

mmadbd3 · Sep 11, 2014

Thank u pixie.RN, yes I did used grids,mnemonics,but I think I'm just too nervous to remember everything,maybe I'll take anxiety meds next time. I think I'll try it again.....thx again

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UlanaD · Sep 12, 2014

Take a workshop!! I was reading somewhere where there is a person who does a pre-exam workshop at Madison right before you go to CPNE, in your hotel room.

NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN · Sep 13, 2014

Thank u pixie.RN, yes I did used grids,mnemonics,but I think I'm just too nervous to remember everything,maybe I'll take anxiety meds next time. I think I'll try it again.....thx again
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When I tested, as soon as the CE said "you may begin", I wrote my mnemonics down on the back of the care plan packet. I recommend doing this if it is still allowed. Although it is considered brain-dumping, for the CPNE, it was not considered cheating because it was retrieved from memory AFTER the exam began. Knowing you have that legal cheat-sheet goes a long way in minimizing stress levels. Good luck on your next attempt!

PS. Although I didn't use these resources, take a look at Rob's Videos so that you can get a look at how it's done. Then PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE! Conferences and phone calls are wonderful but it doesn't hold a candle to that hands-on experience.

mmadbd3 · Sep 13, 2014

Thank u guys,i did my CPNE in Albany 2x, I felt that I'll be more comfortable but didn't help,should I try somewhere else? I feel so disappointed with my self cuz of simple mistakes I made but I really want to be an RN and I don't want to give up

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caliotter3 · Sep 13, 2014

Saratoga Springs is up the road from Albany and the hospital is small and pretty much less "stress". If they still test there, might be a good choice.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Sep 13, 2014

Saratoga Springs is up the road from Albany and the hospital is small and pretty much less "stress". If they still test there, might be a good choice.

Not a current site. Sites are listed here: Excelsior College | Finding a Test Site

People tend to like Utica, for a what it's worth. You'll find positive and negative reviews of all sites if you look long enough!