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  1. A couple of CPNE questions

    The best thing to do is to ask your CE. I counted everything on the tray (she provided me with these tiny med cups I had to use, it was annoying but it worked). Then the pt had poured some of the milk...
  2. 75 and passed

    Congrats!!!! Took mine today and it also stopped at 75 q's, hoping for a pass too
  3. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Tested this morning and getting the good pop-up!!!!! I really really really hope it's accurate! Test stopped at 75 and they were some of the craziest questions I've ever seen! There were 12 SATA, 1...
  4. Vegastar is an RN!

    CONGRATS!!! What did you use to study? I hope to take the NCLEX in the next few weeks (just waiting for the
  5. NCBN learning extension

    I just purchased the 3 week course and I love it! The questions seem tough but they give nice rationales. There is also content review. I have no idea how it compares to the actual NCLEX since I...
  6. More CPNE questions :)

    The first night you are able to write out you care plans, but you can't write out your grid until your PCS begins the next day. Once you get report you should make sure your care plans still fit the...
  7. opinions on york, pa cpne site?

    I had a great experience at York, PA, but the weather there can be just as bad as Utica (they had a VERY snowy winter last year). With that said, just make sure you get to the site a few days ahead of...
  8. CPNE SITES

    I went where they gave the fastest date and when I called the NPAC I was able to get a date at York PA. Loved it there! You're going to find good reviews on places from people who passed there and bad...
  9. Just getting ready to start preparing for the NCLEX and I'm wondering how close it is to the questions seen in EC exams. After taking 10 EC exams over the past year I feel like I really have a good...
  10. CPNE HELP!

    I had booked a 4:50pm flight out on Sunday pm in an airport that was an hour away from the test site!! I freaked out about it when it got close, but I only ended up needing one PCS on Sunday and...
  11. Can I use my own laptop for a proctored test?

    What test are you taking? Is it through a college? CLEP? If you are taking CLEP or EC exams you will have to go to a testing center. CLEP's are given at many community colleges and EC exams are given...
  12. It took me anywhere from 2-6 weeks to test, but when it took me 6 weeks that was because I really didn't get motivated until the last 2 weeks. I'm like you, I study quickly and retain the info after I...
  13. Finished

    Wahoooo!!! Great job! CPNE will be here before you know it
  14. I got a date!!!

    YAY!! It goes fast, I got my date in March for June and it here and done with before I knew
  15. Passed at York!!!

    I can't believe it's finally over!! CPNE is now behind me. Such a stressful and challenging experience, but it was all worth it. Thanks for all the support over the past few months, I met some amazing...
  16. Passed at York!!!

    I am sure you will do fine. There is nothing covered in the workshop that isn't in the study guide, a workshop just serves to pull everything together. But you sound like you have it under control so...
  17. Passed at York!!!

    I think the workshop did help a lot- it really puts everything together. I would definitely reccomend taking some kind of workshop, but there have been plenty of people who passed without it. In my...
  18. One week to go....

    I can't believe it's only a week away! I'm testing next weekend at York, PA and I can't wait!! For those who have tested, any advice as to what I should be doing in this last week to prepare? I feel...
  19. congrats
  20. Questions about EC

    Wow, you got through your tests so quickly!! Not sure if it was a cancellation, but I actually called shortly after I applied and she had that date open. I also called in late-April and she had a...
  21. Questions about EC

    1. if a person only had nursing credits left and really knocked it out, how long would the nursing classes take you? (meaning how many months per class if you really got at it? (i.e. 2 months per...
  22. Passed CPNE

    CONGRATS!!!!!
  23. Almost to the CPNE

    You're going to do
  24. Did you go on to get your BSN or did you do a bridge program to MSN? I have a BS in Resp Care so I would rather do a masters program, but I know a lot of employers prefer the BSN to hire. I don't plan...
  25. congrats!!!