Passed CPNE 2018!

[NurseEffort]

Well, after quite some time, I passed my CPNE!! Yes, it was difficult just as everyone else has already said. But I have to say that the College really does provide you with videos and audio content of what they are expecting of you. Hence, ALL of your critical elements! So what took me so long? I had to take a HUGE pause in life. My mother went through a terrible battle with cancer and subsequent treatment. And my life was literally put on hold. So for that reason I can say that the Excelsior program "worked for me". Had I been in a traditional program I would have had to withdraw due to my circumstances. So I figured a very important thing out about how this college is set up for any who want to apply: If you have the time and resources to go straight through your local nursing bridge program, then do it. But if you have a lot of responsibilities that have to be dealt with and you need more than a year to handle everything accordingly while attending school...then EC will work just fine for you.

[NurseEffort, ADN, BSN, RN]

Congratulations!!!!! Can you please gives us a run down on how the 2 days of PCS go.......... I am testing soon and I am super nervous!!!!!! What happens after you get hand off report??? and what about the 20 min check??

I tested in Wisconsin. The Hospital was very beautiful. And the staff was super kind. CA, CE's all simply amazing. But that is not why you are there! Your test is to demonstrate your skills and competence. Day 1:Labs Passed both with no repeats. Even if the building is falling apart, do not get distracted! Most students fail on simple stuff like not identifying your dummy, the C.E., etc. They let you look at everything prior to testing. If you practiced ur butt off you know what to look for (IM/sub-q stuff, dummies, sterile supplies, oral meds, bla bla bla) So when you begin you can stay organized when you work. The stress is REAL! I practiced that MED administration lab in my sleep. It's tricky so study up on an SBAR. I had oral, IM, and IV drops for testing. My drops calculation was 8 ggts/min. Are u kidding me! For Sterile Technique I got PICC line dsg change. EC gives you the absolute way to do it. Just do not contaminate sterile field!! PCS were adult, child, adult. You must have a relevant care plan before you even get to meet them. So after you get the go on that, everything else is mnemonics and safe care. Mnemonics help u stay on track. That's all. My child patient did not cooperate at all so I had to come up with clever ways to get my care plan established with him. But it worked! Adults went smooth.--Oh and the 20 min check is essentially a full body quick assessment from head to toe and taking note of fluid and oxygen status (in a nut shell)

[NurseEffort, ADN, BSN, RN]

CoCongratulations! I got my pass results for botg FCCA this a.m.!! What advice do you have as far as workshops?

I suppose if a workshop makes you feel more comfortable with the content then go for it. I didn't have the time/money. But I can honestly say that I wish I had had someone to work along side while I practiced my AOC's. Not only was I lonely, I also had no one to critique my mistakes. So I broke down every hand movement and drilled those critical elements in my head. Those critical elements are the key!!! So if you watch EC's videos and listen to their webinars, then you can't lose. Other students are asking the very questions you are concerned about. PLUS you can join the classroom.

[Alisha1993]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read our posts and replying, you are so sweet! We wish you the best of luck!

[NurseEffort, ADN, BSN, RN]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read our posts and replying, you are so sweet! We wish you the best of luck!

Thank You :)

[radwanlaktib]

Congratulations. You rock!!!

[NurseEffort, ADN, BSN, RN]

Congratulations. You rock!!!

Thanks✊

[MSNMPHPhdNMD]

Congratulations!!