So you passed the FCCA, where are you now?

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Specializes in geriatrics, hospice, private duty.

I am curious as to where those who passed the new FCCA format are in the program. Has anyone that has taken the new format actually gotten their RN yet? If so, when did you take the FCCA and how long after did it take you to sit for your RN? I'd love to get a general idea of how long from FCCA to RN. I know it will vary, but a sampling should be informative. Also feel free to sound off as to what point you are, even if you haven't gotten your RN yet (I figure most will be "waiting for CPNE date"). Thanks and congrats for making it so far!

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I finished FCCA in December application in for CPNE this month now awaiting a date for Queens.

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You are right, everyone will be different. My friend and I met through EC after our 3rd exam, we were part of a study group then when the group broke up we continued studying together, we completed the rest of the theory exams & FCCA together, she took her CPNE before me and passed on the 1st attempt, she is currently studing for her NCLEX-RN. After relocating due to my husband's job, I had to pause. I have been studying the CPNE study guide and recently submitted for my CPNE date.

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I took fcca in may-july. Went to georgia for cpne prep in sept. took actual cpne in oct , passed. Then took a break for holidays xmas new years . Got authorization to test for nclex in january , had my rn degree in my hand first week in feb. just keep on track. You can do it!

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I took fcca in may-july. Went to georgia for cpne prep in sept. took actual cpne in oct , passed. Then took a break for holidays xmas new years . Got authorization to test for nclex in january , had my rn degree in my hand first week in feb. just keep on track. You can do it!

Hi aaprimetime, so you practiced for a month? Did you use Sheri Taylor's workshop?

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Specializes in geriatrics, hospice, private duty.
I took fcca in may-july. Went to georgia for cpne prep in sept. took actual cpne in oct , passed. Then took a break for holidays xmas new years . Got authorization to test for nclex in january , had my rn degree in my hand first week in feb. just keep on track. You can do it!

How in the world did you get a CPNE date so fast?! Did you do a cancellation? Congrats. I'll hope you will let us know when you officially get your RN. It is a little on the discouraging side that I have heard of no one who has received their RN since the new FCCA format went into effect. Do you have a date for the NCLEX yet?

Congrats and thanks for the encouragement.

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Specializes in geriatrics, hospice, private duty.
You are right, everyone will be different. My friend and I met through EC after our 3rd exam, we were part of a study group then when the group broke up we continued studying together, we completed the rest of the theory exams & FCCA together, she took her CPNE before me and passed on the 1st attempt, she is currently studing for her NCLEX-RN. After relocating due to my husband's job, I had to pause. I have been studying the CPNE study guide and recently submitted for my CPNE date.

When did y'all take the FCCA? Good luck on the CPNE!

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I have heard of no one who has received their RN since the new FCCA format went into effect..

Damn, really?

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Hi aaprimetime, so you practiced for a month? Did you use Sheri Taylor's workshop?

Hi nat nat yes i did take sherry taylor in person and on line

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Hi nat nat , yes i did. Take sherry taylor on line and in person and yes i did get a cancellation . I called the spac every day untill the gave me one it was 3 weeks out but i grabbed it.

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I studied sooo hard day night i recorded myself studying out loud and played it back on my ride to work or any free time . It consumed my life for a little while but i am an rn now and it is all behind me but all worth it.

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The trick is, there is a lot of wait time so dont stop start studing for the next step right away. Dont wait for results or dates or permission just jump right on it and the when you get the date or permission you are almost ready.....

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