NurseSunshine25

I think everyone feels like they failed after the test! But its a good sign if you got the "good" pop up!!

How long after you take your test until you try the PVT? Same day..... Next day? And has anyone done the trick and it was not accurate?

Hello to all. I am studing for my nclex rn and I am getting really nervous! In 2005 I took the nclex PN and passed on the first try. But I heard the nclex RN was much harder. I have been studing several books and sites. I know that everyone has a different test, but are there main catagories/areas to focus on? I know you should study it all...... but I heard that a majority of the questions were prioritizing/delegating, meds, and infection control. Is this true for anyone out there who has taken the test? If anyone has any tips or advice it would be helpful. Also alot of the posts have been very informative. THANKS!!!!!

If you know your mneumonics you should be fine! Good luck!

During my cpne I wrote the first letter and then filled in the rest. They give you a packet and it has blank pages to write your grid on. When it comes to timing yourself for practice at home, trust me it will be different during the cpne. I am very good with time mgmt but during the cpne, I barely made it. I was charting so fast I got hand cramps! LOL! But, it gets better after your first PCS.

MegRT, I didnt take a workshop and passed the cpne with no repeats. If you cant afford a workshop, like me, I suggest getting lyns lab dvd and Robs AOC dvd. They show you exactly what to do. I also used robs mneumonics. They are easier to remember.

Hi. I went to gwinnett tech when they had the LPN program. I am pretty sure they go to some of the same clinical locations which is Gwinnett medical & Emory eastside. Not sure about Joan Glancy. I contacted Gwinnett tech when the program first started, they said the may be able to have LPNs start later in the program if they have slots available. If you are an LPN you dont want to start the program from the start. That would be a waste of time since you would have already taken most courses in the first year of an RN program. Hope this helps a little bit.

Embracing Hospice has an inpatient Hospice in cumming and they also have home health all around metro Atlanta.

Know your mneumonics and breathe!

I waited 4months for a test date, then waited 2 more months to test. Honestly I have never been so scared or nervous in my life! I did pass with no repeats. The CEs really are nice and comforting. As long as you know your mneumonics and know how to make a basic careplan you are going to be ok. I talked outloud while I was doing my steps. Its good to do this. I also had my grid in the room and would go down the list and check them off as I go, so I wouldnt forget anything. I started studing once I got my test date, then really started cramming the week of. Yes I was scared and nervous, but by day 3, I was 100% confident. The CPNE is VERY doable!!!

npac performance examination test site locations: cpne (clinical performance in nursing examination) albany medical center, albany, ny faxton-st. lukes healthcare, new hartford (utica), ny new york hospital queens, flushing, ny st. joseph's hospital health center, syracuse, ny st. peter's hospital, albany, ny saratoga hospital, saratoga springs, ny mpac test site locations for the clinical performance in nursing examination: medcentral health system, mansfield, oh map covenent womens and childrens hospital (lakeside campus), lubbock, tx map (pdf) meriter hospital, madison, wi map st. mary's hospital and medical center, madison, wi map wheaton franciscan healthcare - all saints, inc, racine, wi map wheaton franciscan healthcare - st. joseph, milwaukee, wi map spac performance examination test site locations: cpne (clinical performance in nursing examination) gwinnett medical center, lawrenceville, ga southern regional medical center, riverdale, ga grady memorial hospital, atlanta, ga memorial health, savannah, ga [*]

Thanks!!! This makes me feel better.

When I go into a pts room can I have my grid in my pocket and then pull it out before each assessment to refer to, then place in back in my pocket? I ask because I know I will have alot on my mind and looking at the grid before each assessment might keep me focused on what I need to do and slow me down. I tend to rush when I get anxious. Does this sound stupid and would I be able to do this????

Thanks!!

Anyone care to share the proper technique to irrigate a catheter or NG tube? Never had to do it before and I am afraid I will be assigned this during my CPNE.