Got my date!!!

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Got an email yesterday around 4:50pm saying they have a spot open in Wisconsin for next weekend , February 24th-26th. Called yesterday but the office was closed already. Called this morning and BAM......... Im scheduled and checking flights and hotel to Milwaukee!!!!!

Now the nerves kick in.

22nd study guide..... check

Workshop................check

Booking flight...........check

Booking hotel...........check

Feeling Nauseous......check

Wish me luck!!!!!!

Specializes in Pedi, m/s, L&d and ICU.

I'm excited for you to finish and get updates. I'm studying for LS3 and I'm looking forward to being done as I know you are. Just clear your mind and you can do it. Put the nerves aside until your done.

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

Bill, just tell yourself that it will only get better from here! Also, please pay attention to any nondisclosure-on-social-media paperwork that you might see and sign; I believe it applies only to the testing weekend, but I really don't know for sure, of course.

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Specializes in EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021.

I've arrived at the hospital. A little early but I'd rather be early than late. Sitting in parking lot going over study guide. God I could use a xanax.

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You can do it!!!!

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Specializes in EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021.

Day 1 of the CPNE is in the record books. So far so good. I'm the only guy in the group of 6 and the only medic. Apparently I am in the first group of testers to go through this hospital in wisconsin, lucky me. There is a rep. from excelsior that flew in to make sure there are no hiccups. I guess that's a good thing.

I'm back at the hotel now and have to be back at the hospital at 6:50am to do the PCS's. Lord help me!

Gonna go to my hotel room and take a hot bath!

I'll post more tomorrow when I have something to post.

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Specializes in Pedi, m/s, L&d and ICU.

That's great! Did they have a check off sheet to go by or was it subjective?

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So how long was the wait from the time you were first accepted for the CPNE?

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Praying for you!!

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Specializes in EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021.

I submitted and was approved 8/28/16. So about 6 months.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

Following......such an exciting weekend! Got me reliving my own from 7 years ago! I actually tested on Valentine's Day weekend 2010.

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Specializes in EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021.

Ok gang, quick update. Just finished my first PCS, And it's a pass. 6 of us started last night but only 5 of us showed up this morning.

Getting a quick bite in the cafeteria. Then off to PCS #2, wish me luck

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You'll do great today!!

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