Lindseyvam

Lindseyvam

Member

  • Content

    52

  • Visitors

    3,822

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by Lindseyvam

  1. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam posted a topic in Excelsior College

    19th Edition study guide 　 So, I need to start right off the bat that I really, truly, did not feel at any point (before doing this CPNE) that I could do this and pass successfully, the first...

  2. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you! I can't believe it's almost been a year since I passed the CPNE! Hoping more and more people are just as

  3. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! I passed in October

  4. Getting close to FCCA & CPNE

    Lindseyvam replied to Medic Vet 76's topic in Excelsior College

    I would avoid reading the CPNE journals of people who didn't pass. It seems like all it did was bring me down and I felt hopeless. I passed my first try in Albany(read my journal on here) with a lot...

  5. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Know your critical elements without thinking about it. Practice the labs like it's going out of style. Write out grids and go slow! The workshop helped clear up some stuff but read the study guide...

  6. Got my CPNE date today!

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    I tested at Albany med. I wrote a lengthy journal on here about my success. Good

  7. Got my CPNE date today!

    Lindseyvam posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Only took 17 days to get a date for the New York area! I'm scheduled for June 21st at Albany medical center. Any encouragement is appreciated!

  8. CPNE and gloves

    Lindseyvam replied to 8milani8's topic in Excelsior College

    At albany med they were s m l. You get time to try them on before you have to perform the

  9. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! I appreciate it! I agree too. It's about doing the critical elements word for word by the study guide. I'm definitely glad it's over with! It's not easy, but it can be done. Proud to say I'm...

  10. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks!! It definitely can be done. Takes a lot of preperation but you will get

  11. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    I know how devastating that is! That's the one i failed the first time too. Review all of the job duties of each member of the interdisciplinary team. That helped me. Good luck don't beat yourself

  12. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! There are a lot of typos and I wanted it to paint a better picture so people know what to expect. Workshops are definitely helpful. Good

  13. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    It is the study guide they give you to print out once you are CPNE eligible. It comes on a disk and I took mine to staples to be

  14. Can you rank excelsiors Test? need help please.

    Lindseyvam replied to Firemedicj's topic in Excelsior College

    For me they were all about a 6. Except lifespan 3. I failed it and had to retest but passed the next! So I'll give that one a 9. Good luck! Did you use the practice

  15. ANP vs Micro - Which to take first??

    Lindseyvam replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Excelsior College

    I took a and p at a traditional school however I did take micro through EC. I thought I had failed for sure but passed with a B. I used the practice exams, recommended text, and the book microbiology...

  16. CPNE estimated date

    Lindseyvam replied to angiepangie27's topic in Excelsior College

    Npac was quick! I got a date in 15 days after I submitted my

  17. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! Yeah for sure just shoot me a private message. I felt the same way! Took any advice I could get from

  18. Could this be soooo....??

    Lindseyvam replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome!!

  19. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks :) Work on one step at a time. Finish the FCCA classes and as soon as you can print that bible of a study guide. Start memorizing the critical elements. Then work on the labs and care plans. It...

  20. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    If you know your stuff you will do fine. :) good

  21. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Wisconsin is definitely closer for you then but if its a matter of waiting 3 months VS 5 the difference might be worth it. Are you pretty close to

  22. Just passed my CPNE at albany med!!!

    Lindseyvam posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I can't even begin to describe how good this feels! Taking a pic with my letter outside of the hospital!!! Journal to follow! Thank you lord that this is

  23. Just passed my CPNE at albany med!!!

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    It sounds like you have a pretty good handle on it. I did a ton of doubting! Good luck! Keeping my fingers crossed for

  24. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    I knew that albany had a quick turn around time from applying to getting a test date so I went with that. The drive sucked and crossing 2 boarders but it took us 9 hours or so each time. Where are you...

  25. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Lindseyvam replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks so much! I do also want to mention that I personally feel that the CPNE isn't about how long you have practiced as a nurse or medic or RT. It doesn't matter how old or young you are either....