I passed the CPNE!!!!

[BBFRN]

I passed the CPNE at SRMC in Atlanta!!! Woohoo!!! A couple more general eds and I'm done!!! To all of those here who haven't done this exam yet, lemme tell you- it was more stressful than I had anticipated, but very doable. You have to study that study guide front to back, have some menmonics for the critical elements, do everything THEIR WAY, and do those grids! You cannot prepare for this too much. And you can't let the stress get to you. I am so glad it's over, but I'm really proud to have accomplished this on the first try, too.

Ladybug was one of the other passers, too! I was really glad she was there- we had a really good time in the midst of it all. Whew! I'm glad that's over with!!!

[BBFRN, BSN, PhD]

It's the nursing diagnosis book we use for the CPNE. We are only allowed to take 2 books in the facility with us- the Carpenito's Handbook of Nursing Diagnoses, and a drug book.

[opalmRN]

Let us know what you need help with the most, and we'll do our best to clear some things up for you. If you have any questions, ask, ask, ask.

You, Spazzy, Chris ever think of starting your own CPNE prep class? If you do let me know, I want in!!! :)

Still waiting to here from EC but it's only been little over a week since I sent the app. All set to hit NC's as soon as I get the word. I feel like a sprinter at the starting line waiting for the sound of the pistol.

Thanks for all your support. Keep up the good work and keep the info coming for all us newbies and hopefully newbies.

[BBFRN, BSN, PhD]

Opalm- go ahead and start studying for NC1. Then you'll be good & ready to go ahead and take the exam by the time your app process is done.

[Spazzy Nurse, RN]

You, Spazzy, Chris ever think of starting your own CPNE prep class? If you do let me know, I want in!!! :)

Still waiting to here from EC but it's only been little over a week since I sent the app.

Yaaaaaaaay Opalm! You've been talking about it for a while now. Congrats on jumping in!

I'll attend the CPNE prep class but I can't teach. The part of my brain that stored CPNE knowledge has turned into a giant mushy turd.

[J Lynn]

i posted my experience at the rnstudygroup site if anybody wants the details of how it went. beware: it's a very long post...lol.

i can't find the rnstudygroup. is it with yahoo or the web?

[J Lynn]

Nevermind......I found it under RegNurseStudyGroup in Yahoo.

[BBFRN, BSN, PhD]

JLynn- that's a different group, I think. Go to Yahoo, then click on Groups. Then do a search for either rnstudygroup or Excelsior College Nursing. rnstudgroup specifically is the best one (you have to click "Join this group" after you get to it, and then fill out an info section. It may take a few days, but after that, you should get a confirmation that you have been approved. If you still don't get an OK after a while, let me know and I'll let the moderator know that you're a real student.

[J Lynn]

It's telling me "No matches found" for rnstudygroup. Am I spelling it right?

[Spazzy Nurse, RN]

It's telling me "No matches found" for rnstudygroup. Am I spelling it right?

Yes you are. For some reason I was never able to find it either when searching for it. Here's a link:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rnstudygroup/

There is an ultra cool picture of me in the photo section. :chuckle

[J Lynn]

Thanks Spazzy. I just went to join the group. I hope you guys don't mind, but I mentioned in the comments box that I have friends at AllNurses that recommended this group. lgflamini said she would get me in if need be, thanks for that. You guys are great and i'm so blessed to have your support here.

[Spazzy Nurse, RN]

If you still don't get an OK after a while, let me know and I'll let the moderator know that you're a real student.

I remember the day when I used to say that to people! :)

And glad you got in J Lynn. It was my favorite group out there. You'll like it.

[Ari RN, BSN, RN]

Congrat's to you. Keep up the great work!