All in all it took me about 1.5 years to complete the program. I took and passed all the exams within 3 months. I was very pregnant when it came time to go to the CPNE (clinical portion, I had to go...
I actually ended up taking the DSST Ethics in America instead of one of EC's exams. It was not bad at all. I studied for about 3 weeks and passed with flying colors. The only thing I used to study was...
I just graduated from Excelsior a couple of months ago and am currently studying for NCLEX-RN. I, like you, have a full time job and a family with a small child and couldnt find the time to attend...
Question for LPN's who have taken NCLEX RN...what did you think? How much more difficult was the NCLEX RN compared to the PN test? Did working as a LPN help or hinder when it came to testing? I have...
I took DSST's Ethics in America to complete my humanities requirement. I highly recommend checking out instantcert.com, this is a great website full of other students who are either cleping or taking...
What do you guys think? Which one is easier? Im not saying I think either one will be a piece of cake but this is all I need to graduate and would really hate to fail and delay graduating. Wanted to...
Thanks everyone! Its been a week and Im still in the clouds! Nursestyle1- I tested at St Mary's in Madison both times. GREAT site! Cool town (Its a college town so lots to do and see after the CPNE),...
Wow!! Im still in post CPNE shock. Cant believe its over. I tested last August and was unsuccessful and it haunted me every day until last weekend. It took alot of guts and courage for me to go back...
Thank you all for your kind words, prayers and thoughts. However I was unsuccessful for my CPNE. My nerves took over and the things I failed on where things I knew inside and out. I do know that when...
I leave tomorrow for my CPNE. Im a little nervous but not too bad. I just want it to be over with already. All of this waiting is killing me. Anyway, I was going to study, study, study today but then...
(Warning: the following post is a little bit of a freak out, proceed with caution) I cant believe its almost here. I feel pretty prepared. Ive read and re-read the study guide, I know my mnemonics...
So I know that I am probably over thinking the whole CPNE process so please bare with me on this one. Was anyone assigned other areas of care like foley cath placement, straight cath placement, wound...
I applied April 5, 2009 and already have a date!! I received an email last night that my date would be July 17. Can you believe that? Three months after applying!! Needless to say due to work...