I passed the CPNE!!!!

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jul 22, 2004

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.

You said it to me when I first started, old-timer...lol.

Spazzy Nurse, RN · Jul 22, 2004

You said it to me when I first started, old-timer...lol.

:chuckle

Ok you're right--- I'm an old timer. But at least I don't drive a large minivan in Florida.

bwalston · Jul 28, 2004

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.

And you can STILL say that Spazzy :) You know your recommendation is like "gold" with the moderator --

Hope you are doing well, BTW!

regards -

Bill

Spazzy Nurse, RN · Jul 29, 2004

And you can STILL say that Spazzy :) You know your recommendation is like "gold" with the moderator --
Hope you are doing well, BTW!
regards -
Bill

Bill!!! So nice to see a post from you! Hope you are doing well also. And if you ever run into that cool guy who moderates rnstudygroup, tell him I said hi and to keep up the great work. :wink2: That board is a Godsend for so many people, and it being so well run is what makes it such a fabulous board.

ahanks88 · Aug 25, 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!!!

can you please tell me where in the study guide is the list of critical elements. everyone says to memorize them, but i cant seem to find them. is it those little lists of directions at the beginning of each section? how many are there? i know thsi sounds stupid but have just began to study for this exam, and cant seem to find the list. did anyone use the flashcards? do they help? thanks in advance, Terri

ahanks88 · Aug 25, 2004

Missnurse- of all the CPNE sites, I've heard the most good things about SRMC and Racine. The one I've heard the worst things about is Plano. How are you coming along on your courses?
Opalm- aren't you doing your CPNE soon? If so, good luck to you! You can do it!
Happynproud- I am overjoyed!!! I am still doing the happy dance...lol. Where are you taking yours? PM me your email addy if you need some study materials.
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'm back at studying for the pathophys again. I can't wait to get that exam out of the way! But after doing the CPNE, one tends to feel that the sky is the limit...lol.
Thanks to all of you again for the congrats! It makes me feel so good to get those cyber pats on the back.

where does one find these? i guess iam confused at the little tricks and all every one is using to study with. i ahve been reading the manual for a few days only, but do not inderstand about the mneumoics (sp)? and the critical elements list everyone seems to mention, also the grid? can anyone help. my test is in two months and if i am this lost, then maybe i need more time?

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Aug 25, 2004

Terri- I emailed you the grid tips, mnemonics, a list of the critical elements, etc. If you need any more info, let me know. Take a deep breath- studying for the CPNE can seem overwhelming at first (we've all been there), but everything does come together in the end. You can also make weekly phone appointments with a CPNE advisor who can give you feedback on your progress.

P.S. The critical elements are just the things you need to know for each area of care- the things you have to do in order to pass. The study manual goes over each critical element as you go along.

Don't worry- we're here for you!

PJ in Ca. · Aug 26, 2004

can you please tell me where in the study guide is the list of critical elements. everyone says to memorize them, but i cant seem to find them. is it those little lists of directions at the beginning of each section? how many are there? i know thsi sounds stupid but have just began to study for this exam, and cant seem to find the list. did anyone use the flashcards? do they he
lp ? thanks in advance, Terri

:rolleyes: THE CRITICAL ELEMENTS ARE IN UNIT IV of your big ol study guide. They are listed under each section of your areas of care that you are being tested on. You have to know them by heart and know how to do them. I bought the flashcards from EC so I could take them to work with me. The study guide is very overwhelming at first. Read the whole thing cover to cover. This gives you an understanding of what the CPNE is all about. Then I actually pulled out the unit IV and put it into a different 3 ring binder for easier studying. Sounds like you have just started to study. I will be happy to help if I can. I have gotten a lot of good info off of websites. PJ

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Aug 26, 2004

Terri- I sent you a list of the Areas of Care- the Critical Elements are listed there under each AOC. It helps to see them all together. P.S. If "General Survey" is listed on the file, disregard it, because we don't have to do general survey any more.

PennsylvaniaNurse · Mar 3, 2005

By any chance do you still have any of the files? I'm just starting the CPNE study guide and already I'm feeling overwelmed. I'd really be interested in your mnemonics. I also purchased EC's flashcards, but I'd be interested to find some easy ones to remember. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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 · Mar 4, 2005

By any chance do you still have any of the files? I'm just starting the CPNE study guide and already I'm feeling overwelmed. I'd really be interested in your mnemonics. I also purchased EC's flashcards, but I'd be interested to find some easy ones to remember. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Sure, just PM me your email addy, and I'll send you the files. Good luck to you.

PennsylvaniaNurse · Mar 4, 2005

Great! I really appreciate you taking the time to send them. I've received the "big" study guide and plan on starting today (just finished last test yesterday, yeah!) I've also signed up to take Chancellor's Workshop in hopes that it will shed some light on this experience. Any tips/help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

Sheila

Sure, just PM me your email addy, and I'll send you the files. Good luck to you.