I am now an RN
I have not logged in years. It really has been a hard and long road for me to become an RN. I am so proud to announce that I have completed my RN through Excelsior College. That final stage which is the clinical performance exam better known as the CPNE was a beast. I read all over the internet how people fail left and right due to mistakes like forgetting the critical element of labeling initial, date and time after packing a wound. Some claim to have failed due to not washing their hands and pen after dropping it on the floor. These are just common sense things that we as health professionals should know better. I am here as a living example that the CPNE beast can be conquered with good sound preparation. I tested at Queens Hospital in NY over a weekend. I passed after a second attempt. My first attempt was at Utica Hospital in upstate NY. I failed due to mistakes on my care planning and documentation. It is one thing to practice and study and then it is ano...