Staying motivated for CPNE?

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Specializes in PACU.

So my test date is about 6 weeks away, I took a workshop in April and now I can not get myself to study!! I just have zero interest and find a million other things to do. I feel pretty good about the labs, have my mnemonics memorized but can use practice on actually doing them, and really need to get to work on care planning and documentation. I know I work best under pressure of a close deadline, so with 6 weeks I feel like I have all this time to study so no pressure. Any suggestions?! What keeps you going?

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Take a week off. I had the same problem -- I work best closer to my deadline! :) If you already know your mnemonics and feel good about the labs this far out, I think you're probably ahead of the curve!

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Specializes in LTC/Behavioral/ Hospice.

I agree with Lunah. Take a week off. It sounds like you are doing great! Make yourself get back at it after that week, though. :)

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Specializes in PACU.

LOL, you guys are not helping!! But ok, I'll take your advice and give myself a little break. I'm also concerned that I'm not freaking out about all these little things that people seem to come up with on the EPN. I mean things I would never in a million years think about. I guess I'm a bit more laid back, but I am starting to wonder if I'm not thinking about this hard enough?! Perhaps I will start to get crazy when the date gets closer... hopefully not!

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Specializes in Psych/Travel.

Just think 2000 dollars every time you don't feel like studying!!!

Then the incredible feeling of relief when you pass the CPNE!!!:jester:

Then think it's almost done.:jester:

Good luck to you

Steve

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I would make sure your care plan and documentation is tight! Have you thought about doing one of the online workshops through Excelsior? The Care Plan one is 2 weeks and Documentation is 1 week. They're short, but they will set you straight!

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I have news for you, six weeks is not all that long of a time left to prepare, especially when you throw in procrastination and goof off time. And, you better think about $2000 every time you get the urge to shove it aside!

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Take one of the online workshops. I did the careplanning and documentation about 3 weeks before I went to UTICA. Make sure you write your mnemonics out daily. Try to do one area of care on your family everyday. You don't have to spend hours practicing but I would devote at least 30 minutes a day doing something related to the CPNE. Good Luck and hang in there.

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Specializes in PACU.

Thanks everyone! Did a mock PCS today and I need to get my act together. I think I did ok, but I definitely need to make myself look at this stuff everyday.

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Ok now I am down here at my workshop, I was feeling so burnt out. We are almost done, u can do it. Start fresh on Monday

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