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  1. Passed CPNE 4/15/07 Madison, WI!!

    nurse1717 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here is my story. Yes, I did pass only after many months of studying and practicing and after attending Tina's Workshop. I even went back (drove down) for a few hours of review just before my test...

  2. Passed CPNE 4/15/07 Madison, WI!!

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    your very welcome! i promised myself i would post after my cpne. if i can help any further, let me know! happy

  3. passed CPNE!!

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    nurse hobbit - keep plugging away. it took me over 3-1/2 yrs. with 3 kids, many many moves and several

  4. passed CPNE!!

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    many thanks Tweety, cheleb61, Suesquatch and sarajasmine!! i took Tina's workshop here on the west coast in San Jose, California since I live about 1-1/2hrs. north. a copy of my CPNE experience has...

  5. passed CPNE!!

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanx iceyspots :roll!!! woo

  6. passed CPNE!!

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yes i did, and i do recommend it. i can give you the details of what i took---gotta read our rules on posting...or simply email me privately.

  7. passed CPNE!!

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    oops---thanks anticoagulationurse! you were such a big help

  8. passed CPNE!!

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Charlee and EricEnfermero---yeah!! it's all good! resting on my laurels for a day or two--do my little dance, then it's green light for the next

  9. passed CPNE!!

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    nurse hobbit and kristy--thanks for the congrats notes! will do the follow up stuff now kristy-long wait--ok. nurse hobbit-are you scheduled for the cpne? when?

  10. TAKING CPNE- have 2 questions

    nurse1717 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi. I just changed my title as I think my other one was not clear. These questions are quite minor. On the PCS Recording Form Is the Intermittent Venous Access Device Maintenance Box: 1. ONLY FOR...

  11. TAKING CPNE- have 2 questions

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    got it

  12. ATTN: GN's-2 questions for CPNE

    nurse1717 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    On the PCS Recording Form Is the Intermittent Venous Access Device Maintenance 1. ONLY FOR Heplock/Saline Lock/Peripheral Flushes? (is that def. of IVAD) 2. Would we fill in "condition of the IV...

  13. Passed CPNE this weekend in Plano

    nurse1717 replied to Mudwoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mudwoman, i thought day 2 and 3 started at 0730am? who decided on the

  14. Passed CPNE this weekend in Plano

    nurse1717 replied to Mudwoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks Mudwoman for the insight on the specifics of various PCSs! very interesting and educational for me. with 7 days to go, i'm reviewing and relaxing as best i can. yes, it did help

  15. Stress Management Guidance Needed

    nurse1717 replied to dlocke101's topic in Online Distance Learning

    cqmpnurse great job! yes, positive words are important-i figure esp. when on the floor. a deep breath with the "can do" and the mindset to get the task done. i do this at work often-attitude is very...

  16. Stress Management Guidance Needed

    nurse1717 replied to dlocke101's topic in Online Distance Learning

    so far for me it's been hot soak baths, aromatherapy, candles, good tunes, deep breathing, meditation, relaxation imagery...it seems to be working so far. ask me after next

  17. Passed CPNE this weekend in Plano

    nurse1717 replied to Mudwoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mudwoman: hats off to you for a job well done! i'm off to madison next week. more failures for 20 min checks and vs? can you elaborate? i the meantime, i'm looking over my peds info. any last minute...

  18. Current Drug Book For Cpne?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi ACN: well, funny, I'm using an old, old Davis drug book at home. at work, i've a palm pilot, but because we're sooo busy, i rarely take it out and use it! my friend uses a tiny, thin drug book...

  19. Current Drug Book For Cpne?

    nurse1717 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yet another question for you GNs, (CPNE grads). What nursing drug book should I take with me to the CPNE? The one I have now is quite outdated. I think Lippencott or Mosby's were some of my favs....

  20. Current Drug Book For Cpne?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ok guys.

  21. I need help making a decision....HELP!!!!

    nurse1717 replied to MDSlady's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi MDSlady, It can and has been done. I've 3 childent alone. Taken me about 5 years (almost done-probably by the summer) but I moved 4 times (to another state x 1) and juggled jobs the whole time,...

  22. CPNE Rationales info sources?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yeah, that helps anticoagulationurse, thanks. so, as long as it explains the rationale for the priority nursing dx choice, using that basic blurb and customizing it, i should be alright. i'll go...

  23. CPNE Rationales info sources?

    nurse1717 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    anyone of you CPNE graduates know of a good source for studying/learning rationales (box at bottom of Evaluation Phase)? i have highlighted the blurb in our Carpenitos...just wanted to know...

  24. How long to get RN?

    nurse1717 replied to iwannabearn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    First off, do you work? Full time? Children? How much time can you devote to studying a day? The answer will vary significantly I think. After prerequisites have been fulfilled, there are nursing...

  25. CPNE + NCLEX = RN degree?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think you're right Kristy. As we all know, Excelsior is anything but traditional. I have heard somewhere that the NCLEX pass rate for EC students is quite high. At this point, I just assume take...