BeachCathyRN

I tested and passed in Utica in 2012 and the CE told me that a group of them rotate sites in NY so I would think any site in NY would be good. Good Luck!!

St Lukes

The cheapest flight was southwest and they only flew to Albany. I took it at Utica because I had heard so many good things about Utica at the time, plus didn't want any peds patients if I could avoid it and didn't get one either so guess it worked!! I found out from one of the CE's that weekend that they rotate around the NY sites so I guess it didn't really matter.

Not on here much anymore but so glad to see this post - CONGRATS GN!!!!!!!

Everybody learns in their own way-do what works for you! I used the study guides for some classes but just not enough for others - at least for me. I bought all the books an edition or 2 older than suggested, never paid more than $10 for any book-Amazon is great. Grasp it all much better with the books than the study guides for me, but like I said do what works for you!! Good Luck!

You will need A&P with lab and Micro with lab plus Statistics. I had the A&P and the Micro with labs already but am doing my Stats right now and soooooo wish i would have done it before I started WGU. You could do the statistics would be a great help to you to have it out of the way. Good Luck!!

I chose a date 4 months out and when I got that day it really pushed me to practice, practice, practice. I worked at it but until the date was set in stone I didn't really push myself. Guess I needed that motivation, after I got my date I practices hours and hours every single day. I passed CPNE one year ago today - a fantastic Mother's Day gift to me!! I was like Lunah by the time it came around I could recite my mnemonics in my sleep and do those labs with my eyes shut, plus I could write a careplan without the Mosby's book but you can bet I sure used it during CPNE!! And still when my CPNE weekend rolled around I thought why didn't I take a few more months - Good Luck!!!!

Congrats GN!!!!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo!!! Congrats and Good Luck!!!

Congrats ladies and Good Luck!! Lots of good info on here about CPNE-couldn't have passed with out it. Practice, Practice, Practice and then Practice some more!!

Graduated for Excelsior last year and start April 1st RN-BSN. Yes Micro and A&P both have to have lab-mine did and both transferred, the only thing I need is Biochem, Statistics and US History(strange) and their Nursing Courses. Start in a few weeks-ready to get going and get done!!

I failed 2 of the test also when using just SG101 notes and the practice exams. Downloaded the study guides and bought the recommended books from Amazon-usually a edition or two older to save money. Passed them all and went on to pass CPNE and NCLEX now an RN!! Don't give up, take a different approach and you will be an RN before you know it-Good Luck!!

Show is it going - I start on April 1st and just wanted to see how you all are doing.

Same here - start 4/1 and 6 months or less is my goal!!! Ready to get started!!!

I understand I got totally overwhelmed when I applied for CPNE finally decided I had to break it down or I would just dissolve in a puddle of tears. So I started with reading the CPNE study guide all the way through - then kept out Section 4 and highlighted and tabbed areas I wanted to review and read that sucker over and over and over and over. Then I started with labs - got a swim noodle I cut up and used for body parts (arm for IV push, taped 2 together for thigh to give IM injection, one for arm for IV drip and one with navel drawn on it for sub q injection) and set up each lab and practiced one every day. I laminated the sheets used for the labs and wrote on them each time so I got so used to it I could do it in my sleep and sometimes I think I did!! After I felt comfortable with labs - a few weeks, I then started on Care Plans. I took Sherri Taylor's workshop online and each week she sent 2 care plan scenarios we had to write care plans for and send back to her. Seriously never thought I would figure them out but within a few months I could write them without the Mosby's book!! But trust me I used that book during my CPNE!! Finally started working CPNE scenarios, I had a whole list that I cut up and put in a bowl and would pick one each day and work all the way through, write care plan, do grid, assessments and write documentation. Also kept a dry erase board next to my chair and practiced my grids while watching TV each night. Also read all I could on allnurses-searched CPNE and read every post - found some great info great ideas! By breaking it all down I learned each step and at then end all came together. Passed CPNE and now I am an RN!!!

Good Luck to you both and like Lunah said practice, practice, practice. I think that is what made my weekend easier-I had practiced so much could do it in my sleep!!

So sorry to hear this I have been thinking about you all weekend. The wreck would have done me in too - can't image how I would have made it through since the CPNE is enough stress. Sounds like you have this, so glad to hear you are going back ASAP -Good Luck!!

Not suspicious at all I just commented on what she ask if Sheri's program is good or not. What you said had to say had nothing to do with it. If you look at my history I have been on here since 2008 and have made comments on several post about Sheri's workshops. I am sorry for the problems you have had but my comments were honest. One thing does not work for everyone-I commented on what worked for me. As I read her question again it was about the RN Bridge program which I used for a few classes and passed with no problems, but found I would also just use the books Excelsior recommends and passed that way also. Again use what works for you and Good Luck.

I took Sherri's online and in person workshop and yes her in person workshop is crowded and I think I could have done just fine with the online only. I really went into CPNE prepared and that was all thanks to Sherri's videos and Care Plan preparation. I took no longer than 10 min on any of my PCS's in the care plan phase all thanks to Sherri's help with care plans-I had not written a care plan in 30 years!! Also took Excelsior's care plan and documentation workshop and used what I learned with Sherri in both and was told my care plans were great, and my charting excellent. I had no corrections from Excelsior on any of my care plans or documentation. I passed CPNE the first time, I did have one PCS repeat-my fault. Also set up my labs at home using her videos and her step by step instructions and passed them all with no repeats, the CA commented you can tell who really prepares correctly you did a great job tonight-great boost for my confidence!! I also printed out the Excelsior CPNE study guide, highlighted and tabbed it and used my weekly calls with Excelsior advisors. Good Luck!!

Passed CPNE in May of 2012 and still remember I felt like I wanted to throw up when I hit submit for my application! Sherri Taylor's is fantastic-her online has videos of labs and PCS's you can watch over and over. I also recommend buying her CPNE guide it has great mnemonics and charting examples. I used them all for my CPNE and made it soooooooo much easier. Also took the documentation workshop from Excelsior and used Sheri's charting and they said my charting was perfect!!! Lots of info on here for preparing for CPNE just search and you will have hours and hours of reading - Good Luck!!!

Took and passed my CPNE in Utica in May of 2012 - loved it, small hospital and CA and CE's very nice. They really want you to pass you just have to show them you know what you are doing. There were 7 my weekend and 6 passed, the one who didn't never took a workshop, just thought she had been a LPN long enough she knew what she was doing-also told us she glanced at the study guide-big mistake!! I read that 4 times-broke it down, highlighted and tabbed it-did I mention I over prepare-LOL I took Sherri Taylor's online and in person workshop-like I said I over prepare. Her online is fantastic and has videos of labs and PCS's you can watch over and over, plus I recommend her CPNE guide-has great mnemonics and great charting examples. I used them for my CPNE and got compliments for my charting saying very thorough. There is allot of info on how to prepare for CPNE on her just search CPNE - you can read for days!!! Good Luck!!!

Good Luck - take it one thing at a time - on Friday just focus on the labs, then one patient at a time-don't over think it - You got this!!!!!!!! By the way they give you 15 min to look around the labs and they step out of the room - unwrap the ABD pads, try on gloves, I opened and tried everything made me feel more comfortable.

I applied and did all the pre assessment test in November but due to some family issues had to put it off, called my enrollment counselor yesterday and was told I can't start until April because Feb and March are full. Oh well will be a BSN by the end of the year is still my goal!!

I used the twist and rock method - like you I really didn't like any method and the twist just didn't work because I have allot of problems with my hands and control. So I kind of rocked the plunger side to side plus a slight twist method - sounds weird I know but came up with it the last week before I went then said a little prayer during CPNE and it worked!!!! Good luck tnmarie you will be in my thoughts and prayers. IM me and I can give you my number if you want to talk - GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I understand I got totally overwhelmed when I applied for CPNE finally decided I had to break it down or I would just dissolve in a puddle of tears. So I started with reading the CPNE study guide all the way through - then kept out Section 4 and highlighted and tabbed areas I wanted to review. Then I started with labs - got a swim noodle I cut up and used for body parts (arm for IV push, taped 2 together for thigh to give IM injection, one for arm for IV drip and one with navel drawn on it for sub q injection) and set up each lab and practiced one every day. I laminated the sheets used for the labs and wrote on them each time so I got so used to it I could do it in my sleep and sometimes I think I did!! After I felt comfortable with labs - a few weeks, I then started on Care Plans. I took Sherri Taylor's workshop online and each week she sent 2 care plan scenarios we had to write care plans for and send back to her. Seriously never thought I would figure them out but within a few months I could write them without the Mosby's book!! But trust me I used that book during my CPNE!! Finally started working CPNE scenarios, I had a whole list that I cut up and put in a bowl and would pick one each day and work all the way through, write care plan, do grid, assessments and write documentation. Also kept a dry erase board next to my chair and practiced my grids while watching TV each night. Also read all I could on allnurses-searched CPNE and read every post - found some great info great ideas! By breaking it all down I learned each step and at then end all came together. Passed CPNE and now I am an RN!!! Good Luck and if you have any questions just ask-we are all here to help!!