waiting for CPNE counts for re-enrollment time??

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Specializes in Dialysis.

So let's say I get done with all my tests, all my modules, this FCCA or whatever, and I am just waiting for my CPNE date to come around. During the waiting period, my one-year anniversary comes. Am I going to have to pay the re-enrollment fee even though I am just sitting on my tush, done with classes, waiting?

I bet the answer is 'yes', but just thought I'd throw it out there.

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Yes you will. But they will apply the $440 annual fee toward your graduation fee. So when you take the CPNE and pass, all you have to pay is $50 to graduate.

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Yes you will. But they will apply the $440 annual fee toward your graduation fee. So when you take the CPNE and pass, all you have to pay is $50 to graduate.

:yeahthat:

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Specializes in Dialysis.

thank you very much for quick replies! you must be allnurse-sharks, like I am.

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Yep!

Sue and I are EC grads!!!! Hang around there are several more on here. Ask questions anytime, there is a wealth of knowledge on this board.:D

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Specializes in L&D, Maternal Fetal Medicine, LTC.

NC girl--

And just out of curiousity...if you for some God aweful reason dont fall the first time--this deal is null and void right?

Felicia

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

Felicia, yes, in that case you'd have to cough up the $440 and keep on rollin'. :)

I believe some students have also had the $440 deferred completely, then paid the entire graduation fee ($495).

Personally, I finished my CPNE on June 15, 2008 and graduated August 15, 2008, but my $440 would have been due on July 17th or so. They waived it, of course.

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Specializes in L&D, Maternal Fetal Medicine, LTC.

Thank Lunah--so your 440 is due on your anniversary date? Or is there a standard date?

Felicia

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

Anniversary date. :)

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Specializes in Dialysis.

another probably dumb question: am I paying the 2000 at the time i apply for my CPNE, or once I actually get a date, or....how does that work?

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

You pay when you apply. Not a dumb question! (No such thing. :D)

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Specializes in Dialysis.

lovely. thanks Lunah! How did you decide to get Excelsior-ized?

I work full-time, as I did all the way thru nursing school. This is the only way I can do the RN. My husband is in school full-time to be a diesel mechanic, so I am the only income. I want to get my RN asap so I can move to Phx and work at the Mayo clinic. My mom is transplant coordinator there and she said they are recruiting nurses all the time, offering ridiculous sign-on bonuses and paying for relocation!! We want to go, but it only works if I have my RN first. I guess if I can struggle financially for now and get through all the modules, then once hubby is working we will be able to afford the CPNE, I can git-r-dun and start a new life in Phx! Whew, it sounds so exciting, eh? I just hope I can get through before TX besides to screw me out of my RN

thanks for answering all my questions.

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