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I took the CPNE on June 5-7, 2015. Graduated on August 21, 2015 and took the NCLEX on August 25, 2015. I was very frustrated with the ATI that we get "free" after we finish the CPNE. You have to wait until you are 4 weeks from your graduation before they will let you start using ATI. I feel like I waited enough before I could start practicing for the NCLEX. I bought Kaplan Q bank 99.00 for 3 months. I did the trainers 1-6 for free that I found online. I highly recommend Kaplan Q bank and not ATI. I feel like I passed because of Kaplan. The questions were much harder than ATI and there are over 1300 questions as well. Good luck to all of the Excelsior nursing students.

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    Can't wait to be in your shoes, the CPNE wait time is so frustrating but I have come this far, can't turn back now! It's so encouraging to see your great news!!!

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    Congratulations. Hard work always pays off.

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    So you passed? Congrats!

    Yes! I passed!

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    I got a date 2 months after I sent in my application for the CPNE. I got a date on May 27, 2015 to test on June 5, 2015. I was like, "Okay, I got 2 weeks to really grind hard and study." Nope, it was 9 freaking days! It was stressful, but doable.

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    Congrats Nibbles!!!!! where did you take the CPNE?

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    I just finished my application process to the ADN program through Excelsior College. Any advice would be appreciated! I have a way to go before my Clinicals, but can't help but be a bit apprehensive... Any issues with employment with hospitals after obtaining your RN?

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    Congrats Nibbles!!!!! where did you take the CPNE?

    I took my CPNE in Chambersburg Pa

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    I just finished my application process to the ADN program through Excelsior College. Any advice would be appreciated! I have a way to go before my Clinicals, but can't help but be a bit apprehensive... Any issues with employment with hospitals after obtaining your RN?

    You do know that there aren't actual clinicals, right? I just mention it because you referred to clinicals. There is a Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination (CPNE), which is a 2.5 day extravaganza. :) Just wanted to make sure you knew! Welcome to the fun. :D

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    Congrats to you! You are my inspiration!

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    Congratulations! I applied for my CPNE in April and still do not have a test dateí ½í¸”. They are telling me probably Jan-feb. Very frustrating, but out of my hands. Thanks for the advice! It's nice to see it didn't take long to take your NCLEX. best of luck as a new RN!

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    Hi Heimbuc -Were you very specific about where you wanted to do the CPNE? I am just wondering how it is laid out, like do you specify a place you want to do it, or do they just place you somewhere? I am just wondering if you are open to anywhere in the country if I might get in quicker? Any advice on the CPNE would be most hopeful.

    THANKS!

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