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I am also thinking about starting RN to BS program, starting in January 2012. I took EC's LPN to RN program, and was very satisfied. Lunah, what about the Chamberlain's program did you prefer over EC? Hope you don't mind me jumping in on this thread! Thanks! K

Hi! Passed first time in NY!!! Had to chime it, It IS Possible!! I had a number of people say negative remarks, stay away from those people!! I took a workshop, I really felt it was extremely helpful. I don't think I could have gotten my mind around everything without it. the workshop gave me tools to keep the critical elements straight in my mind, keep myself organized, and this helped me keep my nerves in check (somewhat ) Loved the mneumonics and grid that most of the workshops use to stay on track, but if you can do this without it as I see a previous poster did, then go for it! Be organized and confident. Showed the CE's you know your stuff and they were very kind to me. Good luck!

@bdavis, I had all my prereqs. I started last September, I finished and passed nclex within one year. You can do it as fast as you want, or take your time.. good luck

@beachnurse, I used the Kaplan book for questions, and they had one online test with the purchase of the book. Saunders is awesome for the content, but I think the nclex questions are more in line with Kaplan. Also recommend Lacharity prioritization and delegation book. I got alot of questions about prioritization and delegation, very glad I got that book. Good luck!

After all the EC tests, the lady knew me at the pearson site, we were joking around that we did not want to see one another again, LOL! After all the testing experience and the stress I felt for CPNE, I was amazingly calm for this! Loops - best of luck to you. So glad the red ink has helped you! I surely know I could not have pased CPNE without it! Let us know when you PASS!!!

Don't get a chance to post here often, but had to share. CPNE in May, official graduation 7/15, FINALLY got my Authorization to test, and scheduled the nclex right away! Passed my nclex RN this past Friday!!! School is addictive, need to figure out a RN to BSN program!! Taking this semester off and will be back again next semester. Not so sure about EC's RN to BSN, any suggestions? Contacted Ohio state, but have not heard back from them yet. What other online programs are good? Thanks, and Good luck to all the EC students who are taking the CPNE and soon will be nclex ready!!! :nurse:K

Finally got my ATT, and scheduled the test right away. They did not need the photo (I called), so covered there. Called every 10 days or so, and one lady pushed it through for me, loving her. I PASSED the nclex, now I can finally start sending out my resumes

Any fellow New Yorkers out there who recently received Authorization to test? I feel like I have been waiting forever!! If anyone can share how long it took to get their ATT, I would appreciate it. Also, is a photo required with the Nclex application? I looked over that paperwork 10x before I mailed it in to see if a photo was required, and did not see anything on the form. Just reading over my schools forms, and it mentions a photo. I hope not, I would hate to wait all this time, and have the forms sent back "incomplete".. Really want to take this test asap, it seems like it has been looming forever!! thanks!

Good luck, I will be cheering you on!!!! :anpom::anpom::anpom:

Way to go!!!:balloons::balloons::balloons::smiley_aa Such a good feeling, enjoy!!

@ loops, sent you a PM, let me know if you don't get it! K

I did take a workshop. I don't think I would have been able to tackle that CPNE manual by myself. In addition, got tips and mneumonics, practice on labs. For me it was invaluable, I passed with no repeats. I think I saw you taking chancellors? Though I don't know that one (didn't research), the money for the workshop for me was well spent. Best of luck to you!

Anjule, I did not see any of Utica, other than the dunkin donuts, Walmart, and applebees!! I was by myself, and wasn't about to go do a tour of the Saranac brewery by myself, LOL, or the casino!! The hardest thing was the first lab on the first day, I was getting so nerved up. The CE was so nice, she told me to relax and start when I was ready. Be careful of your time on the IV push station, I came awful close. Thankfully I only had to push 1ml over 1 minute. I think if it was a 5 minute push I would have been in trouble. as far as the PCS, nothing extremely difficult was assigned to me, had to keep those nerves in check and use my grid mneumonic to make sure I did / and charted everything!! Tried to just take my time, check or highlight my sheet AND my grid that everything was complete. Double check yourself, stay organized and the CE's were very good. They did look truly happy for me when I was done. Good luck

Good luck to you! I just posted to you on another thread too. My head was spinning when I got a CPNE date two days later, LOL!! Now you know your date, and you can practice an prepare!! As I posted in my other messages, I tested at Utica in May. Nice facility, CA's and CI's were real nice. Be prepared, show you are organized, and you can surely do it!

@anjule, I took my CPNE recently at Utica. You will like the facility, and the CA and CE's were all really nice. At any site... Know your stuff, be confident and organized, and you can do it!!! Best of luck to you!