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Agree. Make sure to get approval from you EC adviser. My adviser even gave me all the info and directions I needed to take the Penn Foster course. I made a phone call, signed up, paid by CC, and received emails and mailed materials quickly. I am ready to take the course.

Hang in there! ~hugs~ You can do it. Don't give up. It is worth it. The great thing about EC is you can take as much time as you need to get ready for an exam. I agree with the other post . . . I know I couldn't have done it with out all the wonderful people at this site that so unselfishly help so many get through it. We'll help you too!

I took A&P. I studied for about 4 weeks . . . I had a hard time focusing b/c it was my last exam and I had just gotten my CPNE date a week b/4 the exam. I had A&P I in LPN but it didn't transfer to EC. On the EC exam I got an "A" to my utter amazement. I only scored 51 on practice exam A and after a few weeks of study I got another 51 on practice exam B. I didn't review any Anatomy d/t I remember a lot from previous course and had heard that the test was heavy on physiology (it was). I used my old LPN flashcards and A&P book, focused on physiology, on the rationales of the practice exams, and the EC outline areas that I was weak. Hope this helps.

Think of it this way . . . you have no bad habits to break from past clinical experience. You can learn fresh the EC CPNE way. Lacking clinical experience could be a factor if you face some "unexpected" events in your CPNE testing but if you are well prepared by doing things as the other post are directing, I think you will be okay.

I got a date much faster than I expected. I was CPNE approved in 10/14/09, on 12/04/09 received email with CPNE date of 2/19/10. I only signed up for the Mansfield, Oh and the 6 Wisconsin sites with accepting a cancellation date. I got Mansfield -- which is a few hours away! yay!

Oh my! have you done any preparation at all? I am actually taking some vacation time this month to give the CPNE study an intense start. I should know by the end of the month if I think I can be ready by 2/19 . . . I'm gonna sure try! but 5 weeks. Wow. I think I have read post b/4 of people that have done it that fast. Where is your test site.

Cheltoe, I put my ready date as 2/15/09. I signed up for the 6 Wisconsin sites and Mansfield. I also said I would take a cancellation date with a 3 week notice.

Thanks Lisa1980. I hope you get Mansfield too. Mansfield is only 3 hours away from where I live. I was hoping for this site. I'll let you know all about it when it is over.

OMG! I just got the CPNE date for 2/19/09 in Mansfield, Oh. This only gives me 11 weeks to prepare and I work full-time!!! I do not want to give up that date or site. Anyone else with that date? I also want to take a Chancellors Workshop if I can get in b/4 CPNE. I never expected it to happen this soon (application accepted 10/12/09). I need encouragement. Thanks everyone!

I didn't get the job. I pretty much knew that going in that I was at the bottom of the list. It actually worked out much better for me to stay where I was b/c I was able to continue distant learning for the RN and am almost finished and have a promotion spot where I work now. The rating questions were mostly geared toward my skills in different areas and conflict management. I can't remember specifics. Hope that helps.

I want to thank all the CPNE takers that share the mistakes they have made. I have learned so much from those post b/c it seems like it is the things that you usually wouldn't think about and could probably throw you off. Those post have made for many "ahh-haa" moments where I have made a mental note. It helps to not only know what you should do and how to do it - but what do you do if something goes wrong . . . like dropping a pen. I would really love to hear from anyone who is willing to share and to consolidate in a thread these great tidbits of wisdom!

I think I will keep the 2/15/09 ready date and wait -- doesn't mean I'll get a date by then anyway. I WILL passed Ethics!! and spent December working on CPNE before I decide if I might need more time. Thanks Everyone!

That's good news.

So it looks like it is taking about 4 weeks from last requirement til graduation. Do you have to wait until after graduation to schedule the NCLEX?

Super-dooper prayers coming your way. You are doing everything right -- you will probably get an "A"

Thanks everyone for your responses. I agree that you can't study too much for the CPNE. The planning phase and timing is what I am trying to wrap my mind around. For now I put 2/15/10 for my "ready to test date" but am concerned that I may not be giving myself enough time. I just have A&P left if I pass Ethics this week, but, could probably only study a max of 20 hours a week For CPNE after that. Plus I am need to fit in the EC Care Plan online conference and go to a Chancellor 5 day workshop. I have considered pushing the ready date a few months further out if I need too but hate too if I could be ready in 3 months. I just don't know if I'll be ready 'cause I haven't even gotten started -- and when I look at the material it seems overwhelming! Phew! I just wondered how most of you have planned and dealt with all this. Thanks again.

Would love to know from past CPNE takers approx. how many hours per week you studied and for how many weeks. I have read a lot about recommended study time for CPNE of 3-6 months. But how does that translate into hours. If you can only study 12 hours a week that is a lot different from 30-40 hours a week over a period of weeks or months. Like everyone else I am trying to give myself enough time without taking too much time to prepare for the CPNE. Thanks for your input!

According to EC's State Board Application and Graduation Processing Timeline it can take 6-10 weeks after fulfilling last requirement before receiving ATT from NCLEX. That seems like a long time. Does it really take this long if you stay on top of it? How long did it take you? I am trying to stay on top of this so I can have the shortest time from last requirement to NCLEX. Any pointers?

Does anyone have a contact web address for Chancellor's CPNE? I've tried to google it with no luck. Thanks.

Thanks Steve, Actually, I have been googling a lot and have gotten great info. Also, plan to do the practice exams. Your are almost there with just a few to go!

Steve, I am so glad you ask that question b/c I am getting ready to sign up for one. I am working on Ethics Theory and Practice. I am only using Lisa Arends notes and am really struggling. I think it is b/c I really don't like the subject. How did you study, if you don't mind sharing. And . . . congrats on getting this far!

Sooo Awesome! Can't wait to post the same good news!

All of the post that I have read from people taking the FCCA says they passed. Has anyone ever failed? Just wondering since I am getting ready to take it. Thanks!

DD24, thanks for the advise. I didn't know you could apply until the FCCA was complete.

I agree -- every EC exams reminds of the NCLEX lpn! I am glad b/c I know they are preparing for that big day.