I passed the CPNE!!!!

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jul 3, 2004

Congradulations on passing the first time. Do you know where the best testing site is? Im studying long and hard for the cpne right now in California. What advise can you give me about workshops? How long did you study for it? I study everyday.
PJ in Ca.

Hi- I hear good things about Racine & Long Beach. I really liked SRMC in Atlanta a lot. I didn't do any workshops, so I can't advise on those- there are others here who can give you good info on them, though. I studied intensely, every day for 3 months. PM me your email addy, and I'll send you my study materials for the CPNE- they were very helpful in my passing. When are you scheduled to take it?

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jul 3, 2004

Congradulations on passing the first time. Do you know where the best testing site is? Im studying long and hard for the cpne right now in California. What advise can you give me about workshops? How long did you study for it? I study everyday.
PJ in Ca.

Hi- I hear good things about Racine & Long Beach. I really liked SRMC in Atlanta a lot. I didn't do any workshops, so I can't advise on those- there are others here who can give you good info on them, though. I studied intensely, every day for 3 months. PM me your email addy, and I'll send you my study materials for the CPNE- they were very helpful in my passing. When are you scheduled to take it?

PJ in Ca. · Jul 3, 2004

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!!!

Hi I got your reply and can use all the help I can get.

My email is [email protected]. It must feel great to be finished with that horrible cpne. I study everyday and worry a lot cause I know a few people who have failed. I want to prepare well. Hope to here from you soon.

Thanks PJ in Ca.

PJ in Ca. · Jul 3, 2004

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!!!

Hi I got your reply and can use all the help I can get.

My email is [email protected]. It must feel great to be finished with that horrible cpne. I study everyday and worry a lot cause I know a few people who have failed. I want to prepare well. Hope to here from you soon.

Thanks PJ in Ca.

Spazzy Nurse, RN · Jul 4, 2004

PJ--

Use that worry and stress as motivation. Use this as a test against yourself...... a big ol' challenge. As many things that you can turn into positives the better off you will be. Just remember that LOTS of people pass. Lots and lots.

Like Lgflamini said, Racine has great reputation. Madison and Phoenix do also.

Hi I got your reply and can use all the help I can get.
My email is [email protected]. It must feel great to be finished with that horrible cpne. I study everyday and worry a lot cause I know a few people who have failed. I want to prepare well. Hope to here from you soon.
Thanks PJ in Ca.

Spazzy Nurse, RN · Jul 4, 2004

PJ--

Use that worry and stress as motivation. Use this as a test against yourself...... a big ol' challenge. As many things that you can turn into positives the better off you will be. Just remember that LOTS of people pass. Lots and lots.

Like Lgflamini said, Racine has great reputation. Madison and Phoenix do also.

Hi I got your reply and can use all the help I can get.
My email is [email protected]. It must feel great to be finished with that horrible cpne. I study everyday and worry a lot cause I know a few people who have failed. I want to prepare well. Hope to here from you soon.
Thanks PJ in Ca.

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jul 4, 2004

PJ, I emailed you the files. Let us know if you have any questions, and remember that it's very normal to have anxiety when you first start going over the CPNE study manual. It's not as overwhelming as it first appears, I promise. The first step in studying for the CPNE is to go over that study manual cover-to-cover (just read through it and do the questions in it). Also get the video/workbook- it's pretty helpful, too. After you go through the manual, go back through the critical elements and write your mnemonics down (I sent you a list of the ones I used- they're shorter than the ones listed on the EPN, and easier to remember). Go ahead and get your Carpenito's now- so you can become as familiar as possible with it. I sent you a file that has info on how to use it. There's also a Carpenito's workbook you can buy if you're really worried about care planning.

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.

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jul 4, 2004

PJ, I emailed you the files. Let us know if you have any questions, and remember that it's very normal to have anxiety when you first start going over the CPNE study manual. It's not as overwhelming as it first appears, I promise. The first step in studying for the CPNE is to go over that study manual cover-to-cover (just read through it and do the questions in it). Also get the video/workbook- it's pretty helpful, too. After you go through the manual, go back through the critical elements and write your mnemonics down (I sent you a list of the ones I used- they're shorter than the ones listed on the EPN, and easier to remember). Go ahead and get your Carpenito's now- so you can become as familiar as possible with it. I sent you a file that has info on how to use it. There's also a Carpenito's workbook you can buy if you're really worried about care planning.

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.

PJ in Ca. · Jul 6, 2004

PJ--
Use that worry and stress as motivation. Use this as a test against yourself...... a big ol' challenge. As many things that you can turn into positives the better off you will be. Just remember that LOTS of people pass. Lots and lots.
Like Lgflamini said, Racine has great reputation. Madison and Phoenix do also.
Quote=PJ to Spazzy Nurse
You know I am trying to be positive and am an over studier. I know 4 people that went to Phoenix that failed, and one of them for the 2 time. So Im thinking maybe thats not a good place. Then I was told by an ex EC student not to go to Long Beach. She passed for the first time in San Diego. I have already sent my papers in to San Diego but Racine or Madison is sounding better all the time. I have decided that if I fail I will pick myself up and do the 3 times if I have to, money or no money. I know some very prepared people that failed and I think they failed themselves because of anxiety. My friend at work [Pam] said, " Its so stressful I just wanted to run out of there." Lgflamini sent me some dynamite study material for which I am so grateful. Im worried about care plans because I know you don't have a lot of time in CPNE to write them. Also having to revise them worries me. Have any suggestions? Thanks. PJ

Spazzy Nurse, RN · Jul 7, 2004

Hey, maybe Phoenix rep has changed. It used to be known as top notch. Sorry if I gave you wrong info.

The notes from the boards are GREAT to study from. It's also great to read peoples' CPNE tips in their experiences. Don't get hung up on stupid crap, like wiping off your clipboard with an alcohol wipe before you set it down. It's unbelievable what some students do to be "aseptic". When the EC instructors heard that one they peed their pants laughing. They said the CE would probably fail you for being that weird. :)

PJ--
Use that worry and stress as motivation. Use this as a test against yourself...... a big ol' challenge. As many things that you can turn into positives the better off you will be. Just remember that LOTS of people pass. Lots and lots.
Like Lgflamini said, Racine has great reputation. Madison and Phoenix do also.
Quote=PJ to Spazzy Nurse
You know I am trying to be positive and am an over studier. I know 4 people that went to Phoenix that failed, and one of them for the 2 time. So Im thinking maybe thats not a good place. Then I was told by an ex EC student not to go to Long Beach. She passed for the first time in San Diego. I have already sent my papers in to San Diego but Racine or Madison is sounding better all the time. I have decided that if I fail I will pick myself up and do the 3 times if I have to, money or no money. I know some very prepared people that failed and I think they failed themselves because of anxiety. My friend at work [Pam] said, " Its so stressful I just wanted to run out of there." Lgflamini sent me some dynamite study material for which I am so grateful. Im worried about care plans because I know you don't have a lot of time in CPNE to write them. Also having to revise them worries me. Have any suggestions? Thanks. PJ

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jul 7, 2004

It can be stressful- just go in there knowing everything you need to know, and you'll be fine. As far as the Care Plans- choose your primary nsg dx based on what your assigned areas of care are. That is the key. You can also use Risk for Injury for every PCS as your secondary dx- as long as your primary isn't also a Risk For. Just remember that every pt is in the hospital for a specific reason. You should have no problem finding primary nsg dxs for them, and use the assigned areas of care as a hint of what the CEs are looking for in your care plan. The assigned areas of care are always appropriate for what's going on with the pt. Look over that Carpenito's Help file I sent you- take heed to the tips there. Tab & highlight those nsg dxs in the Carpenito's- it'll help save you time in your care planning, and you are allowed to do that- just don't write notes in it. Also go over that Eval Phase file I sent you. It has great tips for what to write on your eval sheet. Remember that if your interventions didn't work, think about whether those interventions need to be continued for an extended period to move the pt toward the desired goal, or if they need to be changed altogether. If they need to be changed, you do not have to go back in there & perform the revised interventions. I was lucky enough to have enough pt care experience to be on the money with my interventions. I got results with almost all of my interventions. Choose your interventions by what tasks are listed in your assigned areas of care. Know enough to be able to decide which will get the most results- and choose those as the interventions that you write down for your dx. If you got better results from other interventions that you performed for that AOC, then revise your care plan to include those interventions- makes it easier that way. Also know what questions to ask the primary nurse in report. Ask questions that will give you added info about your areas of care. Look at the previous flow sheets to determine whether your assessment has differing info than is what's on the flowsheet, so you can report any changes to the nurse. I got differing info on a few of my assessments than the previous shift, so I did have to report a couple things to the nurse. The CE will watch you on this, so pay attn to it.

They say most people fail on vitals, nsg dx's , and eval phase documentation. Study these areas if they're your weak areas. Get to know that darn Carpenito's- it'll be your bible during the CPNE.

joiclark · Jul 8, 2004

i was wondering if you could possibly give me any info on the CPNE and tell me what Carpenitos is. thanks

It can be stressful- just go in there knowing everything you need to know, and you'll be fine. As far as the Care Plans- choose your primary nsg dx based on what your assigned areas of care are. That is the key. You can also use Risk for Injury for every PCS as your secondary dx- as long as your primary isn't also a Risk For. Just remember that every pt is in the hospital for a specific reason. You should have no problem finding primary nsg dxs for them, and use the assigned areas of care as a hint of what the CEs are looking for in your care plan. The assigned areas of care are always appropriate for what's going on with the pt. Look over that Carpenito's Help file I sent you- take heed to the tips there. Tab & highlight those nsg dxs in the Carpenito's- it'll help save you time in your care planning, and you are allowed to do that- just don't write notes in it. Also go over that Eval Phase file I sent you. It has great tips for what to write on your eval sheet. Remember that if your interventions didn't work, think about whether those interventions need to be continued for an extended period to move the pt toward the desired goal, or if they need to be changed altogether. If they need to be changed, you do not have to go back in there & perform the revised interventions. I was lucky enough to have enough pt care experience to be on the money with my interventions. I got results with almost all of my interventions. Choose your interventions by what tasks are listed in your assigned areas of care. Know enough to be able to decide which will get the most results- and choose those as the interventions that you write down for your dx. If you got better results from other interventions that you performed for that AOC, then revise your care plan to include those interventions- makes it easier that way. Also know what questions to ask the primary nurse in report. Ask questions that will give you added info about your areas of care. Look at the previous flow sheets to determine whether your assessment has differing info than is what's on the flowsheet, so you can report any changes to the nurse. I got differing info on a few of my assessments than the previous shift, so I did have to report a couple things to the nurse. The CE will watch you on this, so pay attn to it.
They say most people fail on vitals, nsg dx's , and eval phase documentation. Study these areas if they're your weak areas. Get to know that darn Carpenito's- it'll be your bible during the CPNE.