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Hi & thanks. I test next week in GA., 3rd & final attempt. Still studying after all this time. I started trying to pass CPNE Aug last year. I took a prep course in IN. but still failed. But the requirements changed last fall & were differ...

Some excellent explainations here, all I agree c. Care is about the PT first, spouse, family, etc. come after. Keep in mind, staff are thinking of your spouse' needs. Also, we all have to remember HIPPA, HIPPA.

I have a test date but haven't committed yet. Took 3 months & a week to hear, FYI. Advise for U? I have failed twice, I don't have any secrets to pass. I'm just going to prepare the best I can, under my circumstances, pray & hope I pass this ...

Thanks everyone. I have already applied for the 3rd/final test, pd. on card. Am reading ,thinking on what some of you have said.

This is a new idea I can use. I copied your response. I'm adding, it is so nice to get ideas from someone who doesn't even know me.Of course, I am still emotional & would hug anyone who gave my situation a care. Thanks!

Yes & thank U so much! I did use a grid. I know critical elements well, have mneumonics memorized.I took a workshop last year & learned that. My mistakes were 1. used "assess pain on a 0-10 numeric pain scale" for an intervention on acute pai...

Hello, I have took & failed the CPNE twice. Lots of preparation. Workshop in IN , purchased additional cards this time.I did well- 2 mistakes- but that still fails me.Paperwork is where I failed.I WAS positive, felt very prepared. And thet wer...

I'm going to add, it is obvious that this is done very differently in differant states, etc. I appreciate everyones input regarding their experiences. Some posting here are getting rude."Incorrect?" I wrote what I've seen. The main importance shou...

Where I work, the pt. is already in hospital, usually for an extended period. Then when it's time for discharge or the pt. condition is decided to be terminal, some can stay & become "hospice".Family first agrees to it & the pt. must meet wha...

Hospice pts. NEVER have tele- comfort care only. I have never heard of hospice care in the unit either.

In response to Needshaldol, I also do these things- part of being a conscientious nurse.I always call family c a turn of status or events (not hospice pts,) but in this situation, the nurse probably thought the family didn't want to be there or they'...

In light of what I've seen in my years of nursing, hospice should have never become an option in hospitals. Hospice was created for pts. to get nursing care AT HOME around familiar surroundings & FAMILY. That whole concept is missed these days.I...

Oh, & it is required. Not a courtesy.

People that have run all PM want to give report & clock out. Some still have charting to do. It's just not nice to hold up & interrupt the nurse trying to give report. You could give them a dose of their own medicine, see how they like it!

I disagree- it is not "just a job.If it was, everybody that works could do it. I KNOW if your heart is in it , you do a much better job. And why else would anybody do such a dirty, demanding, "belittleing by the public" job? LOTS of people couldn't...

Nice response & you're right. I just came off my work stretch after just another such incident. I realize i t's worse when it's fresh on my mind. I also take the worry home with me- wish I didn't.I want to do the best job I can but I also want re...

Just a quick opinion: Dirty bedpans are the LEAST of our worries. Some think that is degrading?? HA!! What's degrading is being treated like an uneducated lazy maid that hasn't put in the time learning to do this, all the while working 13 hour...

I too could respond to much you wrote but... I'll tell you this. I am an almost 20 yr. LPN (next yr.) that has almost the same experience in hospitals. I am devoted to doing as good a job as I can & have great attendance record. Have oriented man...

Thank you for the beautiful story. My Dad also died last year of lung CA while I have been trying to get a degree in nursing.Guess you have found as I did, writing about it helps. I WISH my Dad had made it home c hospice-he died in hospital after a...

Actually the tests are 3 hours, 160-180 questions. I usually need the whole 3 hours. Finished the A & P early (guess cause I was familiar c material from working so long in it) by 20 " but looked back over stuff I was unsure about.

I drive 115 miles 1 way to test.So what, that's less than driving to class a bunch of times. My last test cost $345. just weeks ago.Plus books if you buy them.The only on-line test is Info. Literacy unless you take EC English on-line- $975.

There are many variaNCES TO COST. dOEs YOUR WORK PAY A %? That helps.Also, whether you have to buy or borrow study materials? Used or new? If you buy all new stuff & get all resources, it will be real expensive.I.m gessing but probably betwe...

Thanks for all replys! I had only partial English credit to start c. So I am on 8th course/test, + art & English-1 credit needed- then I am into the 6 nursing courses I have to take. Have had 2 major life events hold ^ my progress. I usually stud...

thanks! sounds alot like me.

Thanks!! I just wanna pass, don't care if it's a C.I test about every 6 weeks - 2 months x when I had surgery to remove tumor & my Dad died- I had to stop a while to get my mind right to continue.