I'm so happy to have found this wonderful nursing community. I'm not really sure where this question belongs. I am an LPN with six years experience. I can't seem to be able to pass the CPNE. I get extremely nervous and start shaking and I'm a complete mess. I have taken it twice and it's my last chance. Bad luck seems to follow me around. The first time I took it my fiance accidentally broke his leg as he took me in to my first day. It was upstate NY and he slipped on the ice. SO, I had to ship him off to the ER as I did my CPNE in the same hospital. Passed all the lab stations. Ran out of time on my first cps when they gave me a chatty patient then my second PCS my careplan was not measurable. Second time around in Georgia, I failed the lab stations, I ripped four different pairs of gloves while attempting to do my wound station six months pregnant with raynauds in a freezing room. I shook so bad. Failed at it both times. Passed my PCS's though.
I don't know what to do anymore. I know my stuff. I just can't seem to calm down. It's not like I can afford to keep throwing all this money out. I'm the primary bread winner in my house and its so hard for me to even come up with money. I have one more chance and I cannot blow it. All I need is my CPNE and Microbiology. Any advice would help. This time around should be easier because one I am not worried about loosing my job because they would not give me the weekend off and two because I'm not pregnant :) I've been to the workshops and my care plans are strong. I'm currently working nights in hospice so I get a lot of down time to study. Any advice would be so appreciated. Thanks so much =D
I was given Inderal, a beta blocker, to reduce the heart rate but still able to focus. I have not tried it yet but need to fill it asap!! Anyone else try that one??
Am testing in 4 weeks @Mansfield, I know--I should be studying!!! Re:Xanax, have taken on occasion, usually cut tab in half (has helped with insomnia). Am afraid may cause me to be "loopy". For anyone who used this to help calm nerves, what time did you take it? Maybe I can try taking it a few times before CPNE to "get used to it". I just don't want to be too relaxed. Can't believe that one weekend of our lives can make me babble about xanax!
Thanks for any input. Cindy
To Cindy Ohio: I am also an Ohio LPN doing the online study and will face the CPNE hopefully next year. I had heard that it is hard to pass the CPNE the first time, and in fact just about all anyone has heard is that they always flunk students the first time. I would normally take the CPNE in Mansfield, too. Can you let me know how you did on yours? I'll be anxiously waiting for your response. I read the other post that said in Racine they want you to be able to pass (provided you do OK, of course!) Thank you in advance for your reply.
I had heard that it is hard to pass the CPNE the first time, and in fact just about all anyone has heard is that they always flunk students the first time.
Quite the opposite, in my experience. I know a lot of first-time passers, too. Yes, some people do fail the first time, but they can usually point to why they failed, and take responsibility for it. Lots of people in these forums are first-time passers, myself included. You can also visit EC's Electronic Peer Network (EPN) for a more realistic view. Good luck!! :)
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To Cindy Ohio: I am also an Ohio LPN doing the online study and will face the CPNE hopefully next year. I had heard that it is hard to pass the CPNE the first time, and in fact just about all anyone has heard is that they always flunk students the first time. I would normally take the CPNE in Mansfield, too. Can you let me know how you did on yours? I'll be anxiously waiting for your response. I read the other post that said in Racine they want you to be able to pass (provided you do OK, of course!) Thank you in advance for your reply.
Hey guys, just a little heads up-our little distance board is pretty active with recent CPNE passers :) The poster above you, dslpnla passed last weekend I would say from this summer to now, our board members are over the 60% pass rate. I am sure if you post new threads they will be happy to help. Good luck!
Thank you so much for that quick reply and the reassurance! I know the negativity can be viral, that's why I wanted to check it out here. Already, this network for nurses is paying off! And thanks for the encouragement! Finishing up Health Safety now and on to "Professional Nurse Role". I will look on the EC site. Again, thanks for all this!
I know the negativity can be viral, that's why I wanted to check it out here.
Very smart. :) As in many situations, those with the negative experiences and negative opinions are often the loudest/most vocal .... you're not the first to hear that kind of thing, and you won't be the last!! Welcome to allnurses. I hope you find that this site helps you through your EC journey as much as it did for me.
I would say from this summer to now, our board members are over the 60% pass rate. I am sure if you post new threads they will be happy to help. Good luck!
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I was given Inderal, a beta blocker, to reduce the heart rate but still able to focus. I have not tried it yet but need to fill it asap!! Anyone else try that one??