Tips for CPNRE repeat writes

Published Apr 3, 2016

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Hi everyone, just wanted to share some helpful tips with those who will be repeat CPNRE writes. It is not easy to restart and get back into studying mode. But keep your head up and don't give up. You can do this!

Step 1: See the exam result as feedback not failure. It is all on how you look at it. It just means that you still have some knowledge gaps and weaknesses you need to address.

Step 2: Do a detailed analysis of your exam report to specifically identify your weak points and areas for improvement.

Step 3: Identify all the areas from your CPNRE exam result that you scored below the passing percentage and make a list of them so you can focus on those main areas first.The goal is to focus on those areas that you scored below the passing percentage. For example: the passing score for the January 2016 CPNRE was 103/111. So approximately 62.4%. Those are the areas you should concentrate on any area below 62.4%.

Step 4: Go back and review the list of CPNRE competencies in Appendix A at the back of your prep guide. Pay close attention to the categories you scored below the passing percentage.

Step 5: Study the rationales in the prep guide for the correct answers and the incorrect ones also. These represent basic practical nursing principles you should know and that are commonly tested on the exam.

Step 6: Practice using the CD-ROM both in testing mode and feedback mode to help you master key concepts and principles.

Step 7: Do a performance profile and track your improvement in the areas you scored below the pass mark.

Step 8: Review the standards of practice documents on CNO's website or your regulatory authorities website.

Step 9: Also do the CNO Learning Modules. It is a more interactive way to review the practice standards and guidelines.

Step 10: Do a thorough content review first before you start doing practice questions. So make a list of topics that you feel you have not quite mastered yet and start there. Think about what topics you had difficulty with on the exam. Use this to jog

your memory.

Step 11: If you are planning to take coaching classes or an exam prep class only do so after you have done steps 1 - 10 first. You want to be able to get as much as you can out of the coaching classes. This is just a suggestion. Ideally you want to do what is ultimately best for you. You know yourself better than anyone. So be careful not to rely solely on a coaching class to know your specific needs, gaps and weak points.

Step 12: Schedule your rewrite date. Make sure you give yourself enough time to prepare before you set the date. So create a plan in advance of when you are thinking to write.Buy a physical calendar and map things out. Keep the deadline to register in mind and the dates you can write. Remember, you are the best person to determine your readiness to write. Don't delay too long as you often you forget a lot of the material.

The idea is to set yourself up for success! Remember you can do this! Hope you found these helpful. Let me know. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out. Happy to help. :sneaky: