So I'm filling out my CPNE application, and I'm wondering what a good guideline is for picking a ready date. The school says 3-4 months, so that puts me at August 1 - September 1. I'm curious how those of you that have passed the CPNE decided on a ready date. Any insight / suggestions? 0 Likes
keniken416 Apr 14, 2015 I put my ready date as 4 months from my application.. I think it's a good amount of time to study. Most of the time the dates are like 6 months after though (I applied in NPAC December 2013, and wrote ready for March 2014 but got a date for June 2014). It depends on your confidence level, study habit and schedule, but once you feel ready the waiting can make you crazy so I say it's better to take an early date that you can cancel in advance and move to a later date. 0 Likes
ScudderRN31 Specializes in Med-Surg, OR, ICU. Apr 15, 2015 Agree with previous post. I put that I was ready 2 months out. Once it exceeded that time I began calling for cancellations and quickly accepted the first one offered. The wait is terrible and to me added more stress. It's a complete personal preference. Keep in mind that once you get a date you don't have to accept it if you don't feel ready. 0 Likes
RNBearColumbus, ADN Specializes in Hospice. Has 16 years experience. Apr 15, 2015 Thanks for the responses! Looks like I'm going with Aug. 1. Will be testing someplace in NPAC, so want to hopefully get it done before the worst of winter weather sets in. 0 Likes
rilouch May 28, 2015 Just submitted my application for NPAC and I put three months from now, thinking about it makes me want to barf! 0 Likes
