Reviews (2008-2009)
Name = Patti Murtagh
Date of CPNE = Dec 11-13, 2009
Dear Rob, I heard about your materials from April Best (I met her at a CPNE Workshop).
It seemed no matter what I tried I couldn't wrap my head around or remember
mnemonics! (After spending $755.00 plus travel expenses for the workshop, I still felt
that I wouldn't be able to pass). I was really starting to panic with only 5 weeks left before
my test date. I received your materials & believe that I wouldn't have passed (Racine,
WI, Dec 11-13, 2009) without them!!! Thanks so much for all the work you have put into
this...you're wonderful!!! Respectfully, Patti Murtagh
Name = Sr. Sarah Taranto
Date of CPNE = Dec., 2009
Dear Rob,
Hello, you might not remember me - but several months ago you
sent me your CPNE DVDs. I just want to say thank you,,, I did pass the
CPNE (the second time) with your help. I would not have been able to
pass without your DVDs etc. and all the helpful hints I found within
them. Then why you may wonder did I not pass the first time?
Well, the night before I left for Albany in September the oldest member
of our community at 97 years of age fell and hit her head and I knew she
was dying therefore I was very distracted besides the fact that another
sister was having surgery the following day. Albany Medical was so big
just looking at it swallowed me alive and I was lost from the very
beginning. The weekend was a total disaster - a nightmare from beginning
to end. I came home totally exhausted and Sr. Monica died the next day.
However, I watched your DVDs again and you told how you didn't
pass anything at your first attempt with the CPNE so you gave me courage
to reschedule right away.
I knew I couldn't go back into the lion's den so the dean suggested that
I go to Utica which I did and passed it without any trouble - doing
everything just as you said. So, now that it is behind me I just wanted
to take a minute to say thank you to you for helping me get through it.
Now on to boards...
May this New Year bring you peace and happiness to overflowing...
Sincerely,
Sister Sarah, O.P.
Name = Dan Boersma
Date of CPNE = Dec 18-20, 2009
Rob, I wanted to let you know I passed the CPNE this past weekend in Milwaukee WI.
Your mnemonics worked great. The only repeat I had was the IM/SQ station. I didn't
know you can only give 1 cc in the Vastus Lateralis.
ROB's NOTE: Depending on where you get your information this answer varies.
HOWEVER, Excelsior College uses the book: Kee, J.R., et. al. (2009). Pharmacology:
A Nursing Process Approach (6th Ed.)
On pg. 40-41 this book states:
Intramuscular Injections: Needle size 20-23 gauge, 18 gauge for blood
Needle length 1.5 inches.
Technique: Same as sub q except flatten the skin area using the thumb and index
finger and inject between them. Insert the needle at a 90 degree angle into the
muscle.
Vastus Lateralis:
Volume of drug administered is 0.5 ml or less for infants. (Max=1ml)
1ml for pediatrics.
1-1.5 ml for adults, (max=2ml)
I just wanted to let you know though how picky they can be. I had the area of care of
oxygen management. I used the SOAP mnemonic and they had discontinued the
oxygen before I started the PCS. However they said you still need to check the skin
surfaces even though she was no longer on the canula. They let it go as a "forgiveness".
On a side note, I had your videos for about 2 1/2 weeks before the CPNE and it changed
everything. Before I got them I was seriously considering postponing the date. The
videos made me confident in what I was doing, gave me a good system and dialog.
Your product is excellent and I would recommed it to everyone, but you still need to read
the Excelsior study guide. The CA and CE's in Milwaukee were really nice. Dan
Name = April Best
Date of CPNE = Dec 18-20, 2009
Rob I just wanted to send a big Thank You! I passed my CPNE in Madison WI Dec18-
20!! Your material and videos helped beyond measure. My self and one other girl were
the only ones left on Sunday. She had to do all 3 PCS. I did fail my first wound station. I
used the parachute technique and I admit, I got way to ahead of myself and didn't take
the time to realy push those edges out. I took my time the second go and it looked
beautiful! I did fail one adult PCS, for again getting ahead of myself and not rechecking
the pt ID for medication management. I finished 2 PCS's with an hour left thanks to your
mneumonics. But my advice would definitely be to slow down and breathe! The CE's
were wonderful and if you were confident and able to show how much effort went into the
exam by having a plan, the CE's knew you were going to make it. And that helps.
Thanks again Rob. YOU'RE AWESOME! April, MI
Name = Afua Ackom
Date of CPNE = Dec. 11-13, 2009 (New York Queens Hospital) NPAC
I thank God for you Rob. I never once attended a workshop, i was stuck home with play
doe's (diff colors), gauze and an IV bag with needless syringes. I went through my CPNE
just like that (snap) lol. I mean like everyone else yeah you get nervous at the begining
and all but those mneumonics really helps especially when you write them down before
begining. My fav was the Australian guy (I glove I glove CDS AO) for the IV station just
couldnt get it out of my mind...lol. Please make use of that 15min during labs. It helped
alot. I quickly went to the wound station to practice packing the wound on the manequin.
I got soo used to the play doe wound home and I wanted to do the real thing. It was
great. My Mosby's 2nd edition was all tagged and possible goals with interventions
highlighted.(its allowed) as long as there are no mneumonics written in it . Blue for all
resp DX , Red for Peripheral DX, Yellow for pain DX and Orange for all other Risk DX.
Believe me this worked out soo well. All my patients fell in the Acute pain categories.
This worked out beautifully. I was done with my planing phase in about 5min. Trust me
you can never go wrong with Acute pain and Ineffective airway clearance and oh yeah
Risk for injury. Most pt's fall under these categories or if not are at risk. The examiners
are really there to do their job. I mean if you appear confident you wont have a problem.
These patients are human beings and need to be treated as such. I mean you may feel
that oh the book says this that etc... but how would you want to be treated if you were in
their shoes? I mean all these things are silently observed by these examiners (body
language, attitude etc..). I always went in thinking how fast and well i can do this. With this
thought in mind believe me the CE sitting or standing over you will not even matter. I
always completed the evaluation phase with about 10-15 min to spare. The excelsior
EPN can be resourceful at times. The CPNE is not bad believe me. The Queens site
rocks (NPAC). Fast to get a test date, nice staff, and nice CE's. Remember your
confidence brings out the niceness in these CE's Good Luck.
Name = Seth Walker
Date of CPNE = Dec 4-6, 2009
Hey Rob, just wanted to let you know that I passed my CPNE this weekend in Lubbock.
Dec 4-6. I followed all of your pneumonics. I did not have any pt. repeats. The only
repeat that I had to do in the whole thing was the IM/SUB Q, and that was only because I
had a brain fart and took one of my alcohol pads off of the NPH insulin, laid it on the
table, and put it back on when I remembered to draw up Regular first. Not very aseptic.
The CE that was watching me was so nice about it. She said that she just wanted to tell
me NOOOOOO DONT DO IT. HAha. I used the RCAD RIG CAP pneumonic and flew
right through it on saturday. From the very start of the exam the CA and the CE's were
very nice and much more helpful than I thought they would be. They did there job as
they were supposed to, but I found that they were there to do as much as they could
within there power to help us succeed. My first two adult PCS's were great as the pt's were
so nice to ablige me by doing what ever I asked of them. That made it a lot more smooth
in my assessments. On my first pcs I only had three selected areas of care which was
very surprising to me. I did not complain though. The next two pcs's I only had 4 selected
AOC. I was very relieved. On my pediatric pcs I was not so lucky as with the first two. My
pt. cried each and every time I would go up to attempt an assessment. The CE that was
with me was super cool, and made sure that I got all of my AOC done. I wrote down each
pneumonic on the back of the recording form just as you showed to and went in a
sequential order. I can't tell you how thankful I am for you developing these study
materials. There were six of us in the beginning and only one of the other students was
using your pneumonics. Sadly, we were the only ones to pass the weekend. The CPNE
was very tough but with prayer, studying the manual and getting the pneumonics
memorized I was able to pull through. I wish everyone that was taking the CPNE would
get your information. It helped soo much. Thanks again for what you are doing
Name = Kelly Taylor
Date of CPNE = Dec 4-6, 2009
Just to drop you a line and let you know I passed in Plano TX this past weekend. It was
overwhelming and at any point I could have ran out crying and defeated, I wouldn't go
through that again for anything. That said however it is over with now... I stuided on my
own for the first CPNE and knew my pneumonics, but yours were VERY EASY to
remember under stress and duress..... LOL. If I had it to do over again I would have just
bought all your study stuff and been done with it. Thanks for the help and word of
support on Wednesday night! Kelly Taylor ECSN GN
Name = Steve Emmick
Date of CPNE = Dec 4-6, 2009
Rob,
Just to let you know, as of 10:00 AM this morning, I am a GN. I passed in Lubbock this
weekend with NO REPEATS!!!!!
I thought you would also be proud to know that after starting the CPNE with six students,
by Sunday morning there were only three of us left. Of the three, two had used
Robscpne.com and hadn't had any failures up to that point. The poor other girl had
failed her first two PCS's, and would have to pass all three on Sunday.
As a side note, I am glad that you are finding better ways to get people to pay you for
what you have put together. In all honesty, I did have your video without paying at first. I
was at the Lynn's workshop when Bev mistakenly sent out a link with a password, but I
knew I needed to pay for something if I were to use it, which is why I did pay last spring.
Anyhow, thanks for all you have done. I really don't know that I could have passed
without it.
Steve
Name = Melissa M.
Date of CPNE = Nov 20-23, 2009
Rob, I passed the CPNE (11/20-11/23)in Syracuse, NY. First time, No repeats! I am
forever grateful to you and your videos. I had an odd experience in that I applied for my
CPNE on Sept. 29th and got a date of November 20th! That's only 2 months to prepare!
Not quite the 5-8 months the application tells you to anticipate. I attended an Excelsior
workshop in October. I read "THE" study guide and used you videos and Ebooks. I also
set up a lab area to practice the lab sims hands on. I used all of your pneumonics. I
found your material to be exceptional, and above all I passed! I read the negative
comments and I can't see how people can argue with the price. These videos were the
best investment I made for the CPNE. I needed straight to the point information that I
could memorize fast. You sure delivered! You also assisted me with a technical error.
Your service was prompt and you even sent me back up videos in case I had further
problems. You went above and beyond. Absolutely EXCELLENT customer service. I
was very sad to see that people were "stealing" the downloads from your site. It was very
obvious that you put a lot of work into your product and it is a shame that people took
advantage of that looking for a free ride. Speaking of a free ride- The negative
comments that I see seem to be from people looking for an all knowing easy study
guide. No one can pass this beast without reading "THE" guide, knowing the critical
elements and studying until their brain melts. It is a HUGE amount of information and
you need to know your nursing skills inside and out. You also have to have
CONFIDENCE in your skills. (One girl that was a nervous wreck failed out on day 2) You
have to be sure of yourself and your ability and go in there and get it done. Your videos
really helped me achieve that, but they were not the only source I used. If people listen
to you and read your posts they should understand this.
I will tell you that some people were very confused by the wound demonstration in the Lab Sim
Video. Even though you clearly state that cleansing the wound is not necessary for the sim, the
fact that you used sterile gloves to pour the saline then changed gloves threw people off. It was
even a topic of discussion in an EPN chat. The same question of changing your gloves came up
and the Excelsior facilitator stated "No, you don't need to! Where does this information keep
coming from?" The answer? Rob's CPNE!
- ROBS NOTE: The reason that I left this information in has been explained in the FAQ
section of this website ( Q #13 ) and is included in every lab sim EBOOK under
CHAPTER # 6: CORRECTIONS TO VIDEO/UPDATES. Melissa knew the answer but
this question keeps coming up because students keep "handing down" or giving
their copies of the video to other students. The material does not make sense and is
incomplete without the EBOOKS, and the EBOOKS can only be opened on ONE
computer
Thank you Rob for putting your time and effort into this. If you make a few dollars doing it then
good for you! You deserve it. I can say that 100% without any doubt your material was a
tremendous help and because of you "I passed the Excelsior College CPNE!"
Name = Michael S.
Date of CPNE = Nov 20-22, 2009
Robbie, Please post this on your site. I passed in Racine, WI Nov 20-22,2009 These
video's are not only an excellent way to study for the CPNE but I consider them THE
BEST way to study for the CPNE but only if you follow Rob's instructions carefully. The
mnemonics are easy to remember and make the PCS flow. Also I was able to use all of
the verbage from Rob's e-books to formulate my care plans and narratives. This is a
truly exceptional product and the price is so nominal compared to the value that I initially
thought that Rob was running a charity for us students. I hate to say it but this material is
"Dummy's Guide to the CPNE." Just buy it, learn it, love it and succeed! I passed the
CPNE the past weekend with no PCS repeats using only Rob's material and reading
through the study guide once. Many thanks for guiding me through that difficult
weekend.
- Michael S.
- On a side note, please add clarification in your ebooks on exactly how to anatomically
locate the vastus lateralis. I followed your video closely on this and the picture was wrong
and it was hard to tell where the "needle holes" were on the dummy. After injection the
CE got the CA who brought a transparency that had a square on it indicating the "proper"
location and placed it over the site where I injected and I was off by 3 inches. I had to
repeat that lab. It was my fault though because I should have known how to locate it by
landmarks, which is one hand breadth above the knee or one hand breadth below the
groin line and laterally on the thigh. Please don't take this the wrong way, you have an
excellent product and I could not have done it without you. I was so confident about
the injection i made that i fought, just like you say, with the CA telling
her that it was in fact right. Thanks again! -Michael
ROBS NOTE: In the video I did say that the vastus lateralis is on the lower part of the
thigh more towards the outside of the leg. I will update the Ebook for the EXACT location.
- Thank you Michael
Name = Chris B.
Date of CPNE = Nov 20-22, 2009
Just wanted to let you know I passed in Grady this weekend.I used both of your videos
and passed.Just wanted to thank you for product,I read in your comment section
someone left a negative comment about your price.Its the best money I spent during the
whole nursing program.Im just glad u made the videos,without them Id be spending
another 2000 dollars for a repeat.Have a Blessed Day.
Name = S Guzman
Date of CPNE = Nov 13-15, 2009
Hi, thanks for the videos. I did pass this weekend in Lubbock!!! I thought it was kinda
silly at first to write the mnemonics down when testing, but my friend tested me for
practice and i realized i tend to forget when im that nervouse. So, i actually wrote down
EACH mnemonic for each AOC, and skills station as i tested, and i went right through it
with no repeats. I did the walk up the arm w each patient and cleared my 20 min checks
quickly. There were several students who failed for minor things, i suggested your videos
to them. There were 6 ppl, i know 3 passed for sure, 2 failed, and not sure about the
other one. But one of the other ones who passed used your mnemonics too. anyhow,
thanks a bunch!!! Sarah
Name = Josh Faust
Date of CPNE = Nov 6-8, 2009
Well Robbie, as you would put it.. I 'got the monkey off my back' =D I passed my first
CPNE this past weekend in Lubbock, TX. And a great majorty of my studying came
from your lab dvd and aoc's dvd. Im not sure how students can pass this test without
seeing someone actually performing the critical elements or having mneumonics and a
grid. I used all your mneumonics, except with the '3 P's', I made it the '4 P's'. (pee, pain,
position, privacy). Yea, i did a little tweaking, but ya gotta do what works for you.
When I first read the Excelsior study guide months back, I was like 'how am I going to do
this???' Yes very overwelmed, like many students Im sure. I couldn't've done this
without your material Rob and Im forever grateful. Much prayer and your dvd's are an
excellent way to prepare for this unbelievable exam, which I'll never forget. You gave
me so much confidence in myself. I never thought I would be able to do this deep down,
kinda thought I was just kidding myself. But I came out of this weekend with NO repeats
on the labs or PCS's.. =) I feel like now that I passed this test, I have the confidence to
be a RN.
Im sorry you were unsuccessful on your first attempt, but I guess everything happens for
a reason. Otherwise, you may have never created your dvd's, which has helped many,
many students in achieving thier dream. You are truly a blessing Rob! Thanks a
million!! Josh, GN
Name = Karrie Bobbitt
Date of CPNE = Nov 6-8, 2009
Hello,
Just wanted to drop a line and say I PASSED this weekend in plano, Tx. Your videos are
all I used. Thank you soooo much.
Name = Oresetes B.
Date of CPNE = Nov 6-8, 2009
Email = oba1153@aim.com
Hi Rob,
today I wrote to you to let you know that i just pass the CPNE in Atlanta Ga , at Grady
Memorial Hospital , thank you for your help and for your two CD and mnemonic . I
recommended all this stuff to every body that need to do and pass the CPNE, I never
went to workshop, I just used your CD'S ,mnemonic and Excelsior guide for orientation
Thank again for your time, I still at the hotel waiting for the time to go to the airport to
back home in Miami, but really I could not wait to write this e-mail to you. If you want post
the e-mail and my e-mail address , may be somebody need orientation about the place.
CPNE .Nov 6-7-8.
Thank you again,
- Orestes.
Name = Renee Holt
Date of CPNE = Nov 6-8, 2009
I passed at Grady in Atlanta today!! Thanks for your help!
Name = Norbert Sanidad
Date of CPNE = Oct 30-Nov 1, 2009
Email = sanidadjay@yahoo.com
ROB, Thank you for the updates......
I was in Racine WI last week end Oct30 - Nov 1 2009 . I did my CPNE at Wheaton
Franciscan Health Care Hospital. It was a beautiful facility with wonderful CA and CE's.I
had an awesome experience.....Yes… its nerve wrecking, but nonetheless, it was
awesome.
My Simulation lab on the first day went great! Your simulation labs pneumonic were
awesome. I had to modify them in a way where it made more sense to me. (I wished I
had a hard copy of the AOC pneumonic though) See…. I opened the AOC pneumonic
on a different computer unfortunately I don’t remember which computer I used to access
it. To be honest though, your pneumonic and videos gave me an idea on what should I
be expecting during this 3 day CPNE period.
Several friends of mine strongly encouraged me to attend workshops. I wanted to but the
cost, the time, and other factors made it impossible for me to do so.
Amazingly, I found your site the first week of September with your affordable CPNE
AOC/SL videos. I tell you, I considered that purchase a “worth spending” item to
acquired. Especially if you compare its price to those workshop prices out there.
I passed my simulation lab and my patient care scenarios.
I quickly browsed thru the videos the moment I received them and kind of watched the
parts that were unclear to me 2 days before I left for Racine WI . My biggest mistake
though was my lack of attention towards the Care plans…. The PLANNING Phase and
the EVALUATION Phase. I thought it wasn’t that big of a deal. I never read the Excelsior
College CPNE guidelines regarding this Planning and Evaluation Phase. I focused
entirely on Implementation Phase coz that was the most complaints and point of failure
that I’ve read on blogs. Believed me though, I spent a very long 2 hours reading the
guidelines on PLANNING and EVALUATION after my first day of PCS. I struggled on
these Planning and Implementation during my first 2 PCS on the first day. They gave us
2 ½ hrs to do the whole PCS. I spent 45 min on Implementation and I spent 1 hr and 45
min on those care plans. I think It would be helpful if you mention this on your website to
balance everything coz everything (Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) matters.
I would like to personally thank you for what you’ve done and what you’re helping out
CPNE Examiners. Without your videos, I would have find CPNE experience difficult.
God Bless You
Jay Sanidad
- PS Pls do share my experience if you think it’s appropriate. Also’ I don’t mind sharing
my email address for anyone who is anxious about CPNE, for those who needs
additional support, and ideas on how to make it thru. sanidadjay@yahoo.com
Name = Shantrell S.
Date of CPNE = Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2009
Hi Rob! I passed my CPNE in Milwaukee October 30-November 1. Your video was a
lifesaver, since I couldn't afford to attend a workshop. I had to repeat one lab simulation,
and passed all of my patient care simulations with no repeats. Thank you so much for
making this weekend a little less stressful for me! I highly recommend Rob's area of
care video!
Name = Melody Shelton
Date of CPNE = Oct. 16-18, 2009 Lubbock, TX
Hi Rob,
Just wanted to let you know that I passed this weekend in Lubbock. So glad to have my
life back! I used your mneumonics, added patient specific things once I got report. I
really didn't have time to check off anything, but did when I charted and that saved me!
I used your AOC Dvd and doing it everyday took away the unknown, because it became
automatic to just do it.
I went to a few work shops, but it was your AOC DVD that took me through the PCS.
Thank you so much and for each question I sent you and your responded right away, no
matter how dumb I thought my question was. That was greatly appreciated.
Again thank you for helping me pass!
Melody
Name = Kim Garrett
Date of CPNE = Oct. 16-18, 2009 Plano, TX
Hello Rob I just want to let you know that I passed my cpne this weekend in Plano, Tx.
Thank u so very much. I did everything u told me to do. I used all of your nmonics. I will
never forget you. I will recommend u to everyone. I know you come in contact with many
people, but I was the one that thought u were eye candy. It was such a pleasure to watch
u carry out those critical elements
Name = Jim Thomas
Date of CPNE = Oct. 9-11, 2009 Amarillo, TX
Passed CPNE in Amarillo
on October 11 thanks to your material.
Name = Christi Howell
Date of CPNE = Oct. 9-11, 2009 Racine, WI
Rob, thanks. I passed in Racine, WI this weekend. Your mnemonics are what I used. I
did not take a workshop or use any other study material except your video and skimmed
the Study Guide. I prepared for about 3 weeks and I passed with your help. Thank you
so much. 3 out 6 passed all had been to a workshop and spent lots of money to
prepare. They all failed one patient on Saturday. I didn't. I was the only one that had
your video. You are awesome for doing this to help all of us!! Thank you. My daughter
who is 5 loved to watch you. She says that you are so handsome. Keep up the good
work. Christi
Name = Jeff Yarbrough
Date of CPNE = Unknown
Rob, I passed with no repeats but I have already scheduled my NCLEX any ideas?
- Not really, but you will only have to study only half as hard as you did for the CPNE !
Name = Kathy Summers
Date of CPNE = Oct. 9-11, 2009
Hey Rob! Just wanted to say thank you for all your dedication! I passed this weekend Oct
9-11th in Plano, TX. The CA was super, and the CE's were so nice. They were clapping
for me when i walked in the room after i was told i passed. They are very professional
and do exactly what they are there to do(it's what your video said..they are not your
friends, they are there to pass or fail you..but after it was over, they transformed into the
nice people that they deeply are..lol) It was an awesome place to test, the hospital is not
overwhelming and the staff is great. They have students there 24/7! Of course this test
WAS stessful, definitely one of the most dificult weekends in my life....HOWEVER....your
videos were my life saver!! I followed it word for word. I was so prepared, i was the only
one who passed all 4 labs and the 3 PCS without repeats! There were 6 of us that
started, and on Sunday morning there were 3. Not sure who finished, i was out of there
by 10:30 and headed home! I do know that i was the only one who had all your material..
some used a few of your mnemonics they picked up online, and i think one had your
AOC video. I NEVER went to a workshop, purchased both flashcards and orientation
video, but never used them again after i found your stuff. (i prepared in 5 weeks) Anyway,
thanks again! Keep doing what you do! We appreciate it! I wouldn't have made it without
ya!
Kathy Summers.... GN!!!!!!
Name = Angela Larabee
**Angela already has her testimonial a little further down in this section, but she just
sent me some additional info today 10-6-09**
Hi Rob, I realized I forgot to tell you a couple of things about my CPNE. There were 6 of
us and by Sunday morning we were all still there, but 1 person was in the process of re-
doing an adult PCS so I don't know if she passed or not. But 4 out of the 6 were using
your mnemonics!!!!!!!!!!
One person was there for the 2nd time. She was not using your mnemonics. I just wanted
you to know how many people you have helped.
Still waiting for my transcripts so I can take the NCLEX.
Take care,
Angela Larrabee
Name = Kevin Lowry
Date of CPNE = Oct 2-4, 2009
Rob, just like you to know I passed the cpne in racine this passed weekend using your
info with no repeats. I could not have done it without your mnemonics, Rob, YOU ARE
THE MAN!!
Name = Dana Holtman
Date of CPNE = Oct 2-4, 2009
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I passed this weekend 10/2-10/4 in Racine, Wi.
No repeats for the labs or the 3 PCS. I strictly studied with your product and the study
guide, no workshops. The hospital staff were great. The CA was a trip! She spoke her
mind, called people out and was a very nice lady. I liked her a lot. The CE's did not
mess around but they were fair. If you proved to them that you knew what you were
doing, you were assertive and had a positive attitude they wanted you to pass. I was
asked to step out of a room one time. My peds PCS was a boy on droplet isolation. The
sign outside the door said that a mask needed to be worn within a 3 foot vicinity of the
child. I went into room and started washing my hands and talking to the child and his
mother. The CE interrupted my hand washing and asked me to step out.
Out in the hallway she stated I failed to mask up and needed to call the CA. The sink
was a least Ft 5 from the patient and the masks were on the same counter as the sink.
She did not give me a chance to mask up. The CA was notified and said to continue.
This is where assertiveness comes in. Be careful and know how to defend yourself.
There were 6 people in our group and I am guessing that 3 of us passed. There was one
person testing when I left and the stress was really beginning to take over her. Please
post.
Dana
Kalamazoo, MI
Name = Courtney Priest
Email address = ccpriest@gmail.com
Date of CPNE = Sept 18-20, 2009
Hi Rob,
I just wanted to let you know that I recently took my CPNE (Sept. 18 -20) in Albany and I
passed with no repeats!!!
Thank you for taking the time to put together such a well collaborated video with
concepts explained in great and understandable detail. I chose your video over the great
expense of a workshop and reviewed it on a regular basis both before my CPNE and the
morning of my skills lab.
Honestly, I was nervous that what you had to offer may not be "enough" to prep me and
that I might be at a great disadvantage to those attending EC workshops. Well, 6 of us
went into the CPNE and only 3 of us were left on Sunday morning and the 3 that were
unfortunately gone had all attended workshops!!!
Thank you again for your dedication to the student and process and I would highly
recommend your products!!
Courtney Priest
Name = Vicki
Date of CPNE = Sep 25-27, 2009
Hi Rob,
Bought your video back in February, although I wasn't done my theory yet. But felt
comfort in knowing that I had purchased a product that everyone was raving about. You
truly are a blessing, wish I could see you in person and give you the biggest hug you've
ever had.
I PASSED my CPNE in York, PA this past weekend (9/25-9/27). I feel so bad that you
failed that first time you took the cpne, but I believe everything happens for a reason. If
you had not failed, you may never have made that video and I would not have passed.
You are a blessing and I can not thank you enough for how much help you have given
me. I used your mneumonics, most to the exact and some I changed (added) my own
thoughts, or extra's. I was actually dreaming your mneumonics towards the end. Even
slept walked one night, was thinking of alice in wonderland because of the map hatr, and
was walking towards my daughters room "stating I'm late for my next PCS", and I going
over all my mneumonics in my head. Thank God I came to my senses, never did
anything like that before in my life. Someone told me it was because I was prepared and
ready to take my cpne. Needless to say, my kids sleep better at night, now that I'm done
this journey :-) Have to tell you my two dogs miss you. As soon as I put your tape in,
which was every day. They would curl up on the sofa and (sorry to say they would fall fast
asleep), your voice just put them at ease, as it did me, although I only feel asleep once :-)
You have become a part of my family, my kids and husband could have passed the
cpne, just from repeating you words and watching your video with me. Plus, they didn't
think I was so weird anymore when they saw you had a dummy too. My whole dining
room was a lab and Alice (my dummy) was placed on my buffet table. My lab is gone,
the video put away, but you are forever in our hearts.
Just wanted to let you know that you are very much appreciated and a blessing.
If you ever wonder what your purpose is or was......you've accomplished that goal, a
million or more times.
I hope you continue to help others and maybe expand in more ways with this. Your
video was so fair in price, but after receiving the help I needed from you.......it's actually
priceless. You could make more money then your cost, but in my heart, I feel that you
truly are just trying to help others.
I went to a workshop, missed work (to take time off to go), and paid for a hotel room, plus
gas, food, etc. Paid a lot for the workshop and totally felt ripped off, as did others.
Thank you!!!
Sincerely,
Vicki
Name = Kimberly Moore
Date of CPNE = Sep 25-27, 2009
Just wanted to let you know that I used Robs videos and passed at Grady Memorial
Hospital 9/27/09!!!! Videos were great and invaluable to me during my last weeks of
studying. Thanks again.
Kimberly Moore, RNA
Name = Nicole Stenvens
Date of CPNE = Sep 18-20, 2009
Rob,
I wanted to sincerely thank you for helping me pass my CPNE the first time with no
repeats! Your mneumonics are what got me thru my critical elements and
documentation! I did take a EC workshop that helped me tremendously, but it was YOU
that got me thru it! Thank you so much!! Future GN's..... let Rob help you pass!!!
Nicole Stevens GN
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Name = Eddyfay Delay
Date of CPNE = Sep 18-20, 2009
I order and got ur product 2 days before my cpne. The good things about ur product is
it's easy to understand and follow, straight to the point. It's definitely worth the money. The
only bad thing that I would say is I had hell downloading the info, it was so much work.
Initially I though it was my computer so I went out and bought a new laptop but I had the
same problems, eventually it downloaded and I had the info, u sent me th lab sims thru
the mail because I still couldn't get that info, which was ok with me. I got what I really
needed which was the AOC and the PCS, which needless to say Idid wonderfully and
passed my cpne. thanx! ED
**IF you have problems downloading the videos just Email me and I can help
troubleshoot. I have had MANY people download the video without problem. As a
matter of fact over HALF of my orders are for the download version**
Name = Karen Bonham
Date of CPNE = Sep 18-20, 2009
rob!! you totally rock!! without your videos and grid's i would have never got through this
past weekend in utica, ny i passed all 4 labs and 3 pcs without repeat without any
repeats!!!!!! you can post this you can post my e-mail i will be glad to chat with others!!!!!
thank you, karen bonham, GN
Name = Karen Lanfair
Date of CPNE = Sep. 18-20, 2009
HEY THERE ROB....I PASSED. THE CPNE WAS OK BECAUSE I USED YOUR
MNENOMICS FOR EVERYTHING. I HAD NO REPEATS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I FEEL
LIKE THE WORLD IS LIFTED OFF OF MY SHOULDERS. ONE FUNNY THING THAT
HAPPENED IS ON FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER EVERYONE WAS BACK AT THE HOTEL
THE LIGHTS WENT OUT BECAUSE OF A CAR HITTING A POLE AND THE LIGHTS
WERE OUT UNTIL 2:30AM. SOME OF THE LPN'S WERE IN THE HALLS DOING CARE
PLANS FOR THEIR FIRST PCS WITH GLOW LIGHTS HANDED OUT BY THE HOTEL.
WE LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE CA AND SOME OF THE CE'S WERE STAYING
THERE AS WELL. MILWAUKEE WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL AND WE REALLY DRANK
ALOT OF THE LOCAL BREW ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THANK YOU ROB, I HAVE
LISTENED TO YOUR DVD SO MUCH I FEEL LIKE YOU ARE PART OF MY FAMILY.
LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KAREN LANFAIR GN
Name = Janna Campbell
Date of CPNE = UNKNOWN
Rob; I was reading the feedback and realized I needed to be a part of that. I used your
AOC video. I could not have passed without it! I watched you everyday, sometimes 2 or
3. I was have dreams of you doing the AOC in the video. I could recite it word for word. I
passed my CPNE first time with no repeats. Your video is without a doubt the way to go!
Put me on the satisfied customers list!
Name = Liz Llanas
Date of CPNE = Sep 11-13, 2009
Thanks,I passed in plano,texas on sept11th thru the 13th.It was my second try. The first
was in albany. I feel they were a little more compassionate in Plano, but it was still very
difficult and I was extremely nervous. The examiners were extremely particular about the
injection site angles. went with the leg, but they had to measure. Glad to be done with
EXTREME TESTING!
Thanks, Liz
Name = Jeremy Worth
Date of CPNE = Sep 11-13, 2009
I passed my cpne today! i couldnt have done it without your videos! thanks, jeremy
Name = Angela Larrabee
Date of CPNE = Sep 11-13, 2009
Hi Rob, I passed the CPNE in Madison this past weekend with no repeats. It was at
Meriter hospital. I know you like feedback, so I thought I would share a couple of things.
Your mnemonics are priceless. I did add a couple of things to mine, just because I
needed to. For fluid management, I added a reminder to myself that if you are checking
the anterior fontanel, the child must be in the upright position unless contraindicated. For
abdominal assessment, I made mine 5 P's instead of 3 so I would remember "privacy"
and "please turn off suction if necessary, then turn back on!!"
I found the wound to not be as deep as the one I had practiced on, so it was very hard to
get the wet gauze to stay in place. Also, the gloves were a joke. It is great that they let
you play with everything before the tests begin!
I found that some of the CEs were by the book and others were more relaxed. (and
relaxing!!) I could not tell if it was because they were newer or had been doing it for
forever.
All of my PCSs were pretty straightforward. I had neurological assessment for 2 of them,
respiratory assessment for 2 of them, medications for 2 and comfort management for
ALL. (just like you said!) On one, I was assigned patient teaching with RESPIRATORY
ASSESSMENT!! What??? "OK, this is how you sit up straight so you can breathe better :)"
Anyway, it ended up working out fine, because the patient has chronic asthma flare-ups
and she had an antibiotic that she was supposed to take prophylactically that she was
afraid to take because of all the talk about overuse of antibiotics. So I just used that as
the teaching. I felt very fortunate none of my kardex assignments were too difficult. This
is not to say they were without problems. My first patient began to have a serious change
of condition during my PCS and I could not complete some of my AOCs. But my CE
said, "Sometimes you can't complete them, it's not your fault. Just document all you can."
So that one went by pretty fast. The second one was pretty much how I had practiced at
home. She was very stable and just wanted me to be able to learn. The 3rd one was a
bit more involved as far as comfort measures go and just needed a lot of TLC. I had to
trust that my CE would give me a little extra time for charting since I spent so much of my
precious time just trying to help this patient get into a comfortable position. The CE was
helping also. This patient was a 2 person assist for bed mobility! She also wanted to go
to the bathroom right when we got into the room. I had a little inward panic because I
needed to do my 20 min. checks but didn't want to cause 'emotional jeopardy' by not
attending to her needs. So out came these wonderful words. "OK, Ms. _________, we
can help you to the bathroom, but I do need to check your IV first, just so I know where
all the tubing is so we don't get tangled up as we help you out of bed." (ID had already
been done) Her fluids were not infusing at the ordered rate, so I showed the CE and she
said she would check on it with the Primary RN. I also had to give this patient a heparin
injection! I was left with 20 minutes at the end for all my documentation. I told my CE I
didn't think it was enough time, and she said "Let's just see how far you get." She ended
up giving me just enough extra time. So, students must be prepared that anything from
the sim labs could come up during the PCS. My fellow students were being assigned
things that sounded a bit more scary to all of us. One had to irrigate a G-tube. This is
actually very easy, but if you have never done it it is very scary. I would suggest students
look on line for any info regarding this. Another student had a patient with both an NG
tube that was attached to suction, as well as a J-tube that she had to administer the
patients meds through!! Whew!!!! AND the patient had a feeding infusing that completed
while she was in the room!! DARN!
So, now on to my biggest complaint. I was led to believe by studying the study guide that
the most important part is the Implementation Phase. I know documentation is important
also, but the Implementation part of the study guide takes up about 75% of the guide!!
So I concentrated most on that. The Evaluation phase did not seem hard to me. You
document your findings, and fill out the evaluation phase nursing care plan. WELL, they
were very picky about the wording used on the Evaluation NCP. 4 or 5 of us had to go to
the CA and 'defend our position'!!!!!!!!! Just because we chose a different 'related to' factor
than they would have chosen. Or we didn't write out the evidence that our intervention
worked with the right words!! One girl failed her 3rd PCS because of wording. No one had
trouble with the rationale for choosing that particular dx as their priority. Where the
problem was was in the other columns where you have to evaluate the effectiveness of
your intervention. If you choose "Complete mobility assessment" for your intervention for
Impaired physical mobility, and you check 'met' then the documentation must be your
assessed findings. (just follow MAD ATOP) Then, if your 2nd intervention is repostion X1,
then you chart exactly what you did. That's what they want there. I can't believe a person
would fail for that! Especially if they completed all their AOCs perfectly and completed all
documentation. I had printed off a bunch of the Evaluation NCP forms and I used them
as part of my mock PCSs. I filled them out in their entirety each time so I could get used
to doing them. I think this helped me.
Finally, I wanted to talk about the CA. I did not feel that she was my advocate. I felt more
comfortable with the CEs than with the CA. She performed her management
responsibilities well, but I don't think she put us at ease with her warm fuzzies. I wrote all
of this in my evaluation. I think it's important to encourage people to write exactly what
they think for the evaluations. It's important that they get positive and negative feedback
so maybe those who follow us can have a more positive experience.
I guess this is enough of my experience. I sure appreciate all of your help. I know this is
kind of an 'on the side' thing for you but we are all indebted to you for your guidance.
Please feel free to post my email on your site. It sure feels good to be finished and be a
graduate nurse. Not even the NCLEX can scare me after this weekend!!
Angela Larrabee, GN
NAME = Josh Menard
Date of CPNE = Aug 28 - 30, 2009
Rob,
Just wanted to let you know I passed the CPNE with 0 repeats! I did not use any other
material, just your vid's and down loads.
I passed in milwaukee on Aug 30th! This material was a god send. Thanks a lot my
friend, I have been promoting your stuff on all of the chats and to several friends.
JoshMenard, GN.
NAME = Jillian Stojokavich
Date of CPNE = Aug 21 - 23, 2009
Hey Rob,
Just wanted to let you know I passed all 4 labs and all 3 PCS's without any repeats and I
couldn't have done it without your mneumonic's and your videos (which beside reading
through the study guide once, was pretty much my only resource for preparation for the
exam.) Thank you so much. This money couldn't have been better spent. Thank you so
so much.
Jill
August 23rd CPNE
NAME = Kim Casey
Date of CPNE = Aug 14-16, 2009 Albany, NY
Robb,
I had to shoot you an email to thank you for your video and mnemonics. I just took the
CPNE in Albany , NY this past weekend and passed the first time around. Like you, I do
not work directly with patients and was very nervous going into the CPNE. I used your
resources and really focused on knowing the mnemonics…it paid off! Even though it
was the most stressful situation I have ever been in I passed! I sincerely owe it to you
and your resources. I did not pay for any online CPNE courses nor did I participate in
any chat room or scheduled advisement calls. With your recourses it is possible to pass
the CPNE if you follow what your given and believe in yourself. There were 7 students
total this past weekend and only 3 passed, thank God I was one of them. Thanks again,
by far the best $75 dollars I have ever spent! (for both videos)
P.S. I would add in a ped component….that one scared me since I really had not
thought to much about it! It was very difficult to come up with diagnosis for peds (priority
nsg dx) and for a pt I had that truly had nothing wrong with her!!! I fell back on the
readiness for enhanced comfort, since I was assigned comfort mgmt (thanks for that
one!) It also would be helpful if you could throw in some R/T and AEB scenarios with
your nsg dx…just to get an idea for those that do not have experience writing nsg dx or
take the online care planning conf. Just some suggestions!
Thanks again!
Kim
NAME = Amy A
Date of CPNE = Aug 14-16, 2009 Albany, NY
Hey Rob, Just wanted to let you know I just passed this weekend Aug. 14-16 in Albany.
And I owe it all to you.. there is no way I could have remembered all that stuff without
your nmemonics! Thank you sooo much!
-Amy
ps - the only thing I think I noticed that was different from your videos was there was no
tape at the IV push station so you had stick your syringes back into the plastic container
and keep the med separate from the flush. Also, I think everyone in my group had to mix
two drugs to give IM -- which isn't really covered anywhere. I did it the same as you would
SQ and I passed. Anyway, BIG THANKS!! :) :) :)
NAME = Mark Tadlock
Date of CPNE = Aug 7 - 9, 2009
Just wanted to thank you for what you doing. I really think your material is one of the best
bargins around. I passed in Lubbock 8/7 and your product is a big reason. Thanks.
NAME = Arnie Miller
Date of CPNE = Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2009
Hi Rob would like to say thanks.I passed the CPNE in Albany Aug 2 09. My nerves got to
me the first set of labs and I had to repeat IV push and IM injections but I wasn't to
worried had done those lab sims hundreds of times in my garage.I passed the first PCS
with no problems but didn't even get through the door with my peds pt, used two at risk
for. Second set of lab sims was a breeze wore my gloves this time and didn't throw my
sharp into the garbage. Sunday was great, did my adult pcs without a hitch and was in
and out with my peds pt in 15min. I want to say I only used your instruction videos to
pass this test and would highly recommend them to any future students going to take
this exam.I would also like to say thanks for answering my some time simple questions.
I know you must get these same questions over and over again so thanks for your
patience.
Name = Kim Sharp
Date of CPNE = Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2009
Rob, I passed in Racine last week. I want to say thank you because watching your
videos saved me, and took the "unknown" out of the CPNE. I didn't find any information
you gave to be incorrect. There were 7 of us, 4 passed, and 2 of those were repeating for
the 2nd time. Everyone had purchased your videos, and all felt they were very helpful. I
appreciate that you took the time to put this together and make it so easy to get. I did go
to Lynn's workshop and felt it very helpful also. She also recommends your video.
Thanks and keep it up!
Name = Danielle Star
Date of CPNE = Jul 24 - 26, 2009
Rob-
Just wanted to say a huge thank you!! I passed my CPNE in Plano this past weekend
with no repeats! Your videos really helped me be prepared and confident. You also
really helped me out by letting me re-download your video after my computer crashed!
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate you and all you have done
to help all your fellow Excelsior future RNs!
Name = Sandy Adamson
Date of CPNE = Jul 24 - 26, 2009
Hi Rob - wanted to let you know (as a member of the CPNE "support group") that I
passed this weekend in Lubbock and your AOC dvd was a tremendous in preparing
me. Thanks for making that info available.
Name = Scott Miller
Date of CPNE = Jul 24 - 26, 2009
Hey Rob! I purchased your download on the pcs's. I passed my cpne on 7/26/09 in
Mansfield, Ohio; NO REPEATS! I failed in March 3 for 3 just like you and passed the next
3 for 3! Great feeling. Thanks for your simple easy to remember memory tools. They
are A-1!
NAME = Lillian H.
Date of CPNE = Jul 17 - 19, 2009
Hello Rob,
I just want to take the time to thank you for your video. It has really helped me to
organize and put everything together.
The first time I tested in Mansfield I had only about 3 weeks to prepare. Your dvd and
mnuemonics was my starting foundation to help me get through the pcs. I failed the
wound station 2X so this sent me home. You did not have a dvd for lab station at that
time, but used you mnuemonics for each station. I just tested again in Racine, Wiconsin
and was the only one that passed every lab and pcs with absolutely no errors or retakes.
Where some brought their spouses - I brought you:>) LOL... I brought my portable dvd
player and would put your dvd in and play it all night while I slept. It was like you were my
CPNE Coach.
Thank you
NAME = Randy Hillard
Date of CPNE = Jul 17 - 19, 2009
Hello. Thank you so much for all of your advice that you gave me after reviewing your
videos and following up on the questions that I had. I passed the CPNE this weekend.
Your videos were my primary source for passing this test. I set up lab simulations and a
mock patient how you described and used your neumonics to make my list on the back
of my form. I passed all PCS's with no repeats. Thanks again for everything. I would
recommend your videos to anyone. Take care and thanks for everything.
Randy
NAME = Heather B
Date of CPNE = Jul 15-17, 2009
Hey Rob, You Rock! I passed my CPNE on July 17th in Albany, NY. Only one repeat
on a PCS. Soooooo happy and relieved. thanks for everything. Heather B
NAME = K. Horrowitz
Date of CPNE = Jul 15- 17, 2009
I really want to thank you. I took my CPNE this past Wednesday through Friday in
Albany, NY and don't think I would've passed without watching your videos before. I got
my appointment about 3 weeks before the actual CPNE and decided to go for it. last
minute- if you recall I purchased your videos- 2 nights before the CPNE. (didn't attend
any workshops or do any real practicing... just followed what you said to do.) That was
the best purchase I ever made! I passed the entire CPNE on the first try with no make
ups. I really appreciate your help and wish you much luck with what you do!
Thanks again,
Kaila Horowitz
NAME = Kevin Wellman
Date of CPNE = Jun 30 - Jul 2 2009
Rob,
I would like to thank you for your assitance in passing the CPNE on July 2, 2009. I
purchased 3-different study programs during my preparation, but found yours made the
most sense to me. The combination of the video and nmenonics allowed me to
understand and put the assessments and management pieces into memory much
easier than the others. In fact, the grid preperation truly saved me on one of my PCS's.
Once again thank you, and keep up the good work helping good people to prepair for
this very difficult and important examination.
Kevin Wellman
Flight NURSE/Paramedic
Lutheran Hospital-Lutheran Air
Fort Wayne, IN"
NAME = F. Sareini
Date of CPNE = Jun 5-7 2009
Just wanted to thank you so much. Your DVD worked 100% for me. I don't think I would
of passed if I didn't purchase your DVD. Again thank you for everything!!!!!
NAME = K. Vogler
Date of CPNE = May 29-31 2009
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
I passed in Mansfield with no PCS repeats. I cannot tell you how thankful I am that I found your
website and used that DVD. I took a small TV with a DVD player to the hotel and had it continuously
playing. It worked. Your mnemonics are right on. I used your rationale for all 3 PCS. This was my first
time attempting the CPNE. There were seven of us that started on Friday. Unfortunately, Sunday
morning, we were down to five. I know that one other student had passed all 3 PCS with no repeats
and she too used your DVD. The other three had failed one PCS on Saturday and needed to repeat
one. I left before they were done, but speaking to them Sunday morning about how WONDERFUL
you are they did not know about your DVD. I do hope they did well. But YOU gave me the confidence
to go and do 3 with no repeats. I am still hearing your voice in my head - wash hands, check ID band,
wash hands. I will always be a spokesperson for you whenever I meet someone that is doing this.
Your material is hands down the best out there. I searched the internet forever looking for stuff to
study and your's IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!
Thanks again!!!
NAME = M. Carver
Date of CPNE = N/A
hello Rob!: just a brief note to let you know that i went to the cpne workshop in San Antonio TX last
May 5,6,7. I want to inform you that your dvd is indeed ENDORSED by the 2 faculty member from EC
that presented the workshop. One of them was Civita, the other one was Jacqueline.
Congratulations on your achievement. :)
NAME = D. Vaughn
Date of CPNE = May 8-10 2009
CLICK HERE to see a card that was sent to me which details how Ms. Vaughn
feels about the program.
NAME = Zareen K.
Date of CPNE = May 8-10 2009
Hi Rob,
I have written to you before to ask Qs about this or that on your videos (I bought both of them) and
thank you for replying and being so prompt with the replies. Just wanted to share that I PASSED!!!!!
yesterday in Mansfield.
Also want to give credit where credit is due: I could not have done it without the clarity your videos
give to the entire process. Used your perfectly ridiculous mnemonics in the sims labs on the
calculation sheet and used them as I went along. God bless you for the help you give us in what is
probably an unnecessarily stressful process.
Also an update: I have asked 2 different faculty on Excelsior ( in advisement calls and on the EPN
board ) about the sub Q and they all maintain now that all sub Q and IM should be given at 90
degrees unless the patient has so little fat that it is safer to go at 45. In the labs it is hard to assess pt
fat ofcourse so they recommend we go at 90 for IM and sub q. Also no need to aspirate for sub q. ( but
i think you mention that in yr video?). Please double check on this and add this info to yr video, it will
make for fewer variables in the process.
Robs response: I don't usually respond to reviews, but in this case it is valid (good information in
here). Please see question # 12 in the FAQ tab as to why I probably will not change this. It is for a
different question, but still applicable in this situation. I just want as many people to pass as
possible.
It would be great also if you add a segment in your AOC or PCS video on medications. I was asked to
give oral, hang a piggy back and give a flush to an IVAD. For each of these I used the applicable
mnemonic from the labs so i would not forget anything and it worked like a charm, but lots of folks
including me are confused on when to do the "3 checks and the 5 rights" Also not to aspirate on subq
, bec a lot of us get lovenox or insulin, so we need to know about that air bubble in the prefilled
heparin syringe , and not draw up a bubble if we need to do heparin from a multivial dose.
Robs response: The new video will have those 3 different scenarios for meds, but just know that if
you use the med mnemonic with the lab sim mnemonic (RCAD RIG CAP) you will be fine. As far as
5 rights - DO THEM ON EVERY PT. THAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE A MEDICATION TOO ! That includes
ORAL - PIGGY BACK - IV FLUSH
Also if in a new video you could do a complete patient simulation , ( I know you have a PCS run thru
in there)
In my former life I was a physician, and have worked around the world (India, Middle east , Ireland,
China and Malaysia - my husband travelled a LOT and I would get a job wherever we went ) Now
planning to be an NP some day and get me a nice quiet practice with not a lot of patients , just
enough to keep me busy as I grow older. I had the background knowledge to wing the nursing
concepts part (I gave two exams a week and finished the whole set of the 8 NC courses in a month,
but did not have the technical skills to do the hands on part ( had not given a shot in ages) ..also
specially as once you have developed a certain way of examining patients it seems even harder to do
it the EC way. Anyways , just sharing my 2 cents.
Thank you for your help, best $80 I EVER SPENT. God bless you for the work you do. Keep at it, what
goes around, comes around.
Zareen
Robs response: Thank you Zareen for this excellent information that may help others out there to
pass !
NAME = Nancy Y.
Date of CPNE = April 24-26 2009
Hello, I just wanted to write a review of the video.... I PASSED in Albany April 24-26th! For me this
was financially a must pass situation. I lie in Alaska and that is a huge plane ticket to anywhere. I
got your video 2 months before the exam and watched it a couple times a week, memorized the
pneumonics and more then anything, practiced the way you recommended! All went well. The main
reason I bought your video, was because being unable to travel to the lower 48 for a workshop and
looking at a 500 pag book, I just didn't knowwhere to start. This video gives you just that!
When I received your video, I could not write a nursing care plan to save my life! The additional info
you sent on care plans was worth the 40 bucks itself.
Thank You very much for this helpful information!
Thanks Again For EVERYTHING!
Nancy Y.
Name = Jenny D.
Date of CPNE = April 24-26 2009
YAY!!!!!!!! I passed in Lubbock! NO REPEATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Rob for all of your help and patience. Thank you for your videos. I wouldn't have been able
to pass without them!
Jenny
Name = Andrew W.
Date of CPNE = April 24-26 2009
Rob- I ordered your video months ago to assist me with my CPNE in Plano on April 24th. I am happy to
say that I was successful this first try with the CPNE using your video and the examples you used.
Thank you Rob.
Name = Tina T
Date of CPNE = April 24-26 2009
Add another "winner" to your list. Just got home from taking my CPNE in Plano. I only ordered your
video with about a month to spare. It really helped organize my thoughts and help me understand
what is expected! Passed with no PCS repeats!
Name = Brandy D.
Date of CPNE = April 17-19 2009
Hey! Just wanted to say I bought your video a few days ago. I tested this weekend at SRMC in
Georgia. I passed. Video was awesome! Thanks!!
Name = Katrina R.
Date of CPNE = 3/13/9 - 3/15/9
I just wanted to say thank you for such a great study guide. I have been a paramedic
for 3 years and decided to attend Excelsior to obtain my RN. I started in August of
2008 and finished in December. I submitted by CPNE application the third week of
January 2009 and was told it would be 7-9 months before I could test. I took a break
from my studies since it would be so long before testing. Well, they called Feb. 18th
and asked if I would test in Amarillo TX on March 13th. Surprised, I said YES!!! and
ordered your study guide immediately. I had three weeks to study. I set up a mock
pt room, stuffed dummy, “borrowed” supplies from work, practiced mnemonics, and
watched your video three times. My poor husband was a mock pt for me and probably
could have taken the test and passed too. I am pleased to say- I passed the FIRST
time. Thank you so much! You should be proud!
Name = Becky M
Date of CPNE = Feb 13-15 2009
Hi Rob, Well I did it !!!!!! Passed my CPNE in Mansfield and honestly, I could not
have done it without your DVD and great mnemonics !!!!!!! I did not have to repeat
any labs and only failed 1 PCS----forgot to ID patient, if you can believe it !!!!
Nerves just started to take over. Funny, out of the 7 people in my group 4 of us went
to Lynn's workshop and everyone had the same comments !!!!!!!! I got on the buddy
chat with Excelsior today and highly recommended your DVD.
What recommendations do you have for me to study the NCLEX? I am a Resp
Therapist so I feel like a fish out of water and nervous about the NCLEX. Did you go
to Kaplan or any other workshop? I have the Saunders review book with the CD and
have been studying from it. I hate to put out a lot more money, but if you have any
experience with NCLEX workshop, etc, please let me know.
Again, Thanks for the great instruction and mnemonics on your fabuloud DVD.
Name = Nicholas A
Date of CPNE = Mar 6-8 2009
I just wanted to thank you for the great tips and confidence i learnt fro your video.
I passed my cpne yesterday at meriter hospital, Madison WI.
Thanks Rob! and God bless
Name = Lynee
Date of CPNE = Feb 6-8 2009
Rob,
I wanted to write to tell you that I purchased your video in Dec 08. I like you didn't
have much pt contact. From the very first time I watched it I could relate to your style
of teaching. Well I took my test this past weekend (2/6-8). AND I PASSED! I owe it to
your video. There were 7 of us. 5 of them were there for the 2nd time. I was my 1st
time. They were real particular about documentation. Everyone was complaining
about that. All my instructors hinted & helped me when I about to do something
wrong & I strongly believe that was because I was so well prepared with my pt
assessments that they hated to see me fail for something minor. I only had 3 pt
because I passed them all the first time. But on the 3rd pt I had the Instructor keep
warning me that this pt was known to be uncooperative & that I needed to get in the
room or I would run out of time, even the primary RN told me that she was told that
in report as well. So I went in the room & 1st thing I did was THANKED the pt as you
suggested. He cooperated with me & I was in & out in 15 min. I even accidentally did
a respiratory assessment that I didn't need to do. I was so quick that I I&O's that
were both 0 because I was done before the breakfast tray even arrived. I think my
instructor was so impressed that he showed me where the revised care plan section
was just in case I needed to revise it. So after looking at it I realized I put 2 @ risk
for's Instead of 1 actual diagnosis. I probally would have caught it but you never
know. So I wanted to write & tell you that I really appreciate all your efforts that went
into this video. It was what helped me pass for sure. It was worth every cent & then
some. I didn't take any other prep classes, even though I wished I had taken one on
documentation. Even Friday night after my sim labs I re-watched you video again. I
owe my GN status to you.
Thanks Again, Lynee
Name = Kristine M
Date of CPNE = 3/6/9 - 3/8/9
I just had to let you know how extremely helpful your mnemonics for the lab stations
were for me!!! I had purchased another DVD for the labs and had several other
sources I had reviewed to help me learn all of the critical elements for the labs, but
nothing was sticking in my head. I read your mnemonics through once very carefully
and I had them memorized right away. They just made so much sense to me. I used
all of them at my CPNE. I actually wrote them down at each station once my time
started and I sailed through each station with no problems at all. I wasn't even
nervous because I knew there was no way I would forget anything with it all right in
front of me. I passed all four labs and all three PCS's with no repeats. Thank you
so much for making this information available. (Feel free to use this note to let
others know how helpful your material is.)
Name = Pamela G.
Date of CPNE = Jan 16-18 2009
Rob thanks for the informative DVD. It was $40.00 very well spent. By the way, I was
unable to attend any of the offered workshops, but I received a tremendous amount
of help and encouragement from all of them. If your financial situation allows it, I
highly recommend attending a workshop. I can give you a better idea about what to
expect at the CPNE which should help with the calming process. To all of those
preparing for the CPNE, I can’t stress the importance of knowing your critical elements
and charting from your grid. The CA and CE’s in Plano, TX this weekend were very fair
and encouraging. They truly wanted everyone to do well and were genuinely proud of
each success.
Name = Amy M.
Comments = I just wanted to let you that my CPNE was this past weekend
(Jan.2-4) and I passed!!
You should know that I am completely convinced that I could not have done this
without your dvd.I am a busy mother of 3 school age children that I run around
constantly.I was concerned that with such a busy life,how would I ever find enough
time to adequately prepare for the CPNE? Here's what I did: First,I watched your dvd
several times,then due to always being on the go,I put your dvd in my dvd player in
my van and even though I couldn't see it while I was driving,I tried to picture what
you were doing while listening to the dvd a billion times for reinforcement.I was sure
that my kids would start to call you uncle Rob because they saw that video countless
times! Anyway,you need to know that if for nobody else,your efforts of making this
dvd available, made my success possible.I am so very thankful to you for this!!!!!!
Maybe you should consider some sort of teaching aspects for your nursing career.
Amy M. ,GN/RNA
name = E. Morgan
comments = THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU. I PASSED THE CPNE Dec 14th 2008
in Madison, Wisconsin. I was failed in the last 2 times I took the CPNE. This was my
last chance. I typed in "How to pass the CPNE" and it brought up your website. I read,
and ordered immediately, I only had a few days to see what you had to say... WELL,
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN FOR THE LAST 2 1/2 YEARS of hell in my life???? I had taken
the Excelsior workshop, that was a waste of time and money. Failed the 1st CPNE,
took another workshop with someone else, failed the 2nd CPNE, accidently found your
website, PASSED the CPNE. The way you are down to earth, no nonsense, logical,
straight forward was the Best and the MOST information I have heard in this entire
process. You are an excellent teacher, and presentator. I new the Critical Elements,
but I needed to hear what know one was saying...and that is what is in your video.
YOU say it like it is. I thought of many of the things you said in the video when!
I thought I was losing my mind last weekend. I stopped, took a deep breath and
remembered, Rob said, just give them only what they have assigned you to do. No
more,no less. I played an "act". I deserve an OSCAR !!!!
I even threw in that, Thank you for allowing me as an Excelsior college nursing
student to take care of you today. OH MAN, THAT WAS A TRIP to watch the reaction
from the patients and perhaps catch the eye of my examniner if she was in range.
And you will be the first one I thank when they hand me that OSCAR!!! Ha ha...
Thanks for saving me time, money and my mind.
I wish I had spent all that money on your video instead of wasting it at other
workshops plus airfares, hotels to and from! Thankyou for your service to all who are
willing to survive with there minds intact; the CPNE!
E. Morgan Graduate Nurse.
Name = Jodi Bellamy
I passed the CPNE in Plano, TX. Sept. 5-7, 2008.
I did NOT take any workshops. I simply could not afford one. I started out solely
using my Excelsior Study Guide for CPNE, 14th edition. I read everything I could get
my hands on from EC students via the EPN, yahoo groups, or message boards. That
is where I read a post from Rob about how he passed his CPNE. I printed out that
jewel and got busy. I set up a mock situation. That post only had a couple of areas
of care and I was truly stumped when I tried to get past the ones he had described.
Even though I had most of the critical elements memorized, I couldn't get them to
“flow”, I was stuck till I read that Rob had made this video!
This video is priceless. Easily worth 10 times the purchase price. I was immediately
doing a “snoopy dance”, because THIS is what I needed. I needed a visualization,
from someone who had been there, not only once, but twice. A real student with real
experiences, with a “genuine” desire to help other people pass this CPNE! This is a
MUST HAVE study tool for anyone who is going to take this exam. A true blessing. I
will be posting this same review along with some tips on how I used this priceless tool
on EC's EPN for anyone doubting I am a real EC student.
Thank you, Rob. You are a blessing and I know I would not have been able to pass
without this instruction from you!
Jodi Bellamy
Name = Lisa Bower
I am getting ready to take the cpne soon. I have bought all the materials offered. I
took one workshop and it was very helpful too! But when it came down to actually
putting all the details together and practicing, I bombed. I became very
discouraged. I had all the materials, flashcards, several different sets of numonics,
several grids. But I really felt like I could not do this. It all was so overwhelming.
After following and reading Rob's responses and contributions on a message board
for fellow cpners, I immediately printed his tips and suggestions off. He explained
things in a way that I understood. Then when it was suggested(jokingly of course)
about putting it on a DVD, I was so excited! Many of us encouraged Rob to do it. I
ordered it as soon as his website went up, and received it several days later.
Almost IMMEDIATELY, when I started watching it, I felt relief. The Calvary WAS
HERE!!!! As I watched it I actually started smiling....Rob explained EVERYTHING and
goes thru each Area of Care in a way that makes it stick to my brain!! I am so so so
(can I say that enough???) thankful for someone taking the time to make a dvd like
this. Rob, you are a blessing!!! Thank you for doing this. I am forever greatfull!!
FYI - I do not know Rob, have never met Rob.
Lisa Bower
Name = Clinton Middleton
Rob,
I passed my CPNE on Friday. I figured I had about a 80 percent chance of passing
after watching your video....I felt I had a 50/50 shot before that. You just never
know what is going to happen in the CPNE. One behind the scenes value that your
video adds is this: It instills confidence. A CE is going to be more apt to drop a hint
to someone who is confident and doing a good assessment, than someone who is
nervous and struggling. Your video enabled me to be confident and efficient. For
instance, in my 20 minute checks, I counted up the juice on the table and the CE
said to the patient, "I see you have a water pitcher, are you getting enough to
drink?" I had missed the pitcher and the CE dropped a hint to me. I think it was
because I was confident enough and showed I had good skills. The confidence factor
I gained from your methods were invaluable. It was this confidence that kept me
from being the weakest nurse in the group. I will sing the praises of your videos and
not just to students, but to coworkers. The RNs I work with in my hospital could
certainly benefit from your approach. The walking up the arm method is nothing
short of brilliant. I could not have passed my CPNE without your material; any student
studying for the CPNE would be absolute fool to overlook the value of your video and
mneumonics.
- Clinton Middleton
Hey Rob,
Thank you so much for everything. You came in at the last minutes with your video
and answers to my questions that just pulled everything together for me. I can not
tell you how much I appreciate all you have done for me and others.
- M. Sullivan
I want to comment about Rob's video. It is the best money I have ever spent.
When I started studying for this wonderful, might I add lovely CPNE, I bought every
tool I could find. I even have an IV pole.LOL Whatever, anyway, I became familiar
with a poster on a certain cpne support website whose name was Rob. He gave great
tips and suggestions. He made me laugh in how he set up practice in a shed. I
actually laughed out loud as I read it.
His suggestions made sense, and.....stuck to me. I printed his stuff out. Then
something was said about making a dvd of the areas of care. So many people said
yes yes. Me included... So Rob took the time to make a video of areas of care.
Now, is it good???? Let me say this. I am a disorganized person. I try to be
organized. I do. I just didnt get that gene. I tried all sorts of ways to organize my
study, to get a routine. I spent more time shuffling papers, flashcards, rolling my IV
pole around, trying to get a plan. I got nowhere! So, when I received Rob's video, I
started watching it minutes after tearing the envelope open. Almost immediately, I
started smiling. Really really smiling. Like a big dope smiling.....my daughter was
like "helloooo Mooommmmmm, are you okayyyy???"
As I continued to ignore the kids and my husband peeking in on my smiling, and
watched the video(dvd), the weight that had been on me started to lift. I knew I
found the tool I needed to pass the cpne. He goes thru each area of care with a way
that I can understand, and do!!!!! He organized all the areas of care, all of what I
had been trying to organize.....It is wonderful.........and well worth 10 times what he
charges.
You will not be disappointed. It is wonderful!!!!!!! Best $40 ever spent.....
Lisa S.
hey robbie,
I passed my cpne this past weekend! ur video was awesome! i watched it round the
clock at the hotel! it was on while i slept to! thank u for getting it to me soo quickly!
It truly did help my confidence! thanks again, stacee
- Stacee Miller
Date of CPNE = Dec 11-13, 2009
Dear Rob, I heard about your materials from April Best (I met her at a CPNE Workshop).
It seemed no matter what I tried I couldn't wrap my head around or remember
mnemonics! (After spending $755.00 plus travel expenses for the workshop, I still felt
that I wouldn't be able to pass). I was really starting to panic with only 5 weeks left before
my test date. I received your materials & believe that I wouldn't have passed (Racine,
WI, Dec 11-13, 2009) without them!!! Thanks so much for all the work you have put into
this...you're wonderful!!! Respectfully, Patti Murtagh
Name = Sr. Sarah Taranto
Date of CPNE = Dec., 2009
Dear Rob,
Hello, you might not remember me - but several months ago you
sent me your CPNE DVDs. I just want to say thank you,,, I did pass the
CPNE (the second time) with your help. I would not have been able to
pass without your DVDs etc. and all the helpful hints I found within
them. Then why you may wonder did I not pass the first time?
Well, the night before I left for Albany in September the oldest member
of our community at 97 years of age fell and hit her head and I knew she
was dying therefore I was very distracted besides the fact that another
sister was having surgery the following day. Albany Medical was so big
just looking at it swallowed me alive and I was lost from the very
beginning. The weekend was a total disaster - a nightmare from beginning
to end. I came home totally exhausted and Sr. Monica died the next day.
However, I watched your DVDs again and you told how you didn't
pass anything at your first attempt with the CPNE so you gave me courage
to reschedule right away.
I knew I couldn't go back into the lion's den so the dean suggested that
I go to Utica which I did and passed it without any trouble - doing
everything just as you said. So, now that it is behind me I just wanted
to take a minute to say thank you to you for helping me get through it.
Now on to boards...
May this New Year bring you peace and happiness to overflowing...
Sincerely,
Sister Sarah, O.P.
Name = Dan Boersma
Date of CPNE = Dec 18-20, 2009
Rob, I wanted to let you know I passed the CPNE this past weekend in Milwaukee WI.
Your mnemonics worked great. The only repeat I had was the IM/SQ station. I didn't
know you can only give 1 cc in the Vastus Lateralis.
ROB's NOTE: Depending on where you get your information this answer varies.
HOWEVER, Excelsior College uses the book: Kee, J.R., et. al. (2009). Pharmacology:
A Nursing Process Approach (6th Ed.)
On pg. 40-41 this book states:
Intramuscular Injections: Needle size 20-23 gauge, 18 gauge for blood
Needle length 1.5 inches.
Technique: Same as sub q except flatten the skin area using the thumb and index
finger and inject between them. Insert the needle at a 90 degree angle into the
muscle.
Vastus Lateralis:
Volume of drug administered is 0.5 ml or less for infants. (Max=1ml)
1ml for pediatrics.
1-1.5 ml for adults, (max=2ml)
I just wanted to let you know though how picky they can be. I had the area of care of
oxygen management. I used the SOAP mnemonic and they had discontinued the
oxygen before I started the PCS. However they said you still need to check the skin
surfaces even though she was no longer on the canula. They let it go as a "forgiveness".
On a side note, I had your videos for about 2 1/2 weeks before the CPNE and it changed
everything. Before I got them I was seriously considering postponing the date. The
videos made me confident in what I was doing, gave me a good system and dialog.
Your product is excellent and I would recommed it to everyone, but you still need to read
the Excelsior study guide. The CA and CE's in Milwaukee were really nice. Dan
Name = April Best
Date of CPNE = Dec 18-20, 2009
Rob I just wanted to send a big Thank You! I passed my CPNE in Madison WI Dec18-
20!! Your material and videos helped beyond measure. My self and one other girl were
the only ones left on Sunday. She had to do all 3 PCS. I did fail my first wound station. I
used the parachute technique and I admit, I got way to ahead of myself and didn't take
the time to realy push those edges out. I took my time the second go and it looked
beautiful! I did fail one adult PCS, for again getting ahead of myself and not rechecking
the pt ID for medication management. I finished 2 PCS's with an hour left thanks to your
mneumonics. But my advice would definitely be to slow down and breathe! The CE's
were wonderful and if you were confident and able to show how much effort went into the
exam by having a plan, the CE's knew you were going to make it. And that helps.
Thanks again Rob. YOU'RE AWESOME! April, MI
Name = Afua Ackom
Date of CPNE = Dec. 11-13, 2009 (New York Queens Hospital) NPAC
I thank God for you Rob. I never once attended a workshop, i was stuck home with play
doe's (diff colors), gauze and an IV bag with needless syringes. I went through my CPNE
just like that (snap) lol. I mean like everyone else yeah you get nervous at the begining
and all but those mneumonics really helps especially when you write them down before
begining. My fav was the Australian guy (I glove I glove CDS AO) for the IV station just
couldnt get it out of my mind...lol. Please make use of that 15min during labs. It helped
alot. I quickly went to the wound station to practice packing the wound on the manequin.
I got soo used to the play doe wound home and I wanted to do the real thing. It was
great. My Mosby's 2nd edition was all tagged and possible goals with interventions
highlighted.(its allowed) as long as there are no mneumonics written in it . Blue for all
resp DX , Red for Peripheral DX, Yellow for pain DX and Orange for all other Risk DX.
Believe me this worked out soo well. All my patients fell in the Acute pain categories.
This worked out beautifully. I was done with my planing phase in about 5min. Trust me
you can never go wrong with Acute pain and Ineffective airway clearance and oh yeah
Risk for injury. Most pt's fall under these categories or if not are at risk. The examiners
are really there to do their job. I mean if you appear confident you wont have a problem.
These patients are human beings and need to be treated as such. I mean you may feel
that oh the book says this that etc... but how would you want to be treated if you were in
their shoes? I mean all these things are silently observed by these examiners (body
language, attitude etc..). I always went in thinking how fast and well i can do this. With this
thought in mind believe me the CE sitting or standing over you will not even matter. I
always completed the evaluation phase with about 10-15 min to spare. The excelsior
EPN can be resourceful at times. The CPNE is not bad believe me. The Queens site
rocks (NPAC). Fast to get a test date, nice staff, and nice CE's. Remember your
confidence brings out the niceness in these CE's Good Luck.
Name = Seth Walker
Date of CPNE = Dec 4-6, 2009
Hey Rob, just wanted to let you know that I passed my CPNE this weekend in Lubbock.
Dec 4-6. I followed all of your pneumonics. I did not have any pt. repeats. The only
repeat that I had to do in the whole thing was the IM/SUB Q, and that was only because I
had a brain fart and took one of my alcohol pads off of the NPH insulin, laid it on the
table, and put it back on when I remembered to draw up Regular first. Not very aseptic.
The CE that was watching me was so nice about it. She said that she just wanted to tell
me NOOOOOO DONT DO IT. HAha. I used the RCAD RIG CAP pneumonic and flew
right through it on saturday. From the very start of the exam the CA and the CE's were
very nice and much more helpful than I thought they would be. They did there job as
they were supposed to, but I found that they were there to do as much as they could
within there power to help us succeed. My first two adult PCS's were great as the pt's were
so nice to ablige me by doing what ever I asked of them. That made it a lot more smooth
in my assessments. On my first pcs I only had three selected areas of care which was
very surprising to me. I did not complain though. The next two pcs's I only had 4 selected
AOC. I was very relieved. On my pediatric pcs I was not so lucky as with the first two. My
pt. cried each and every time I would go up to attempt an assessment. The CE that was
with me was super cool, and made sure that I got all of my AOC done. I wrote down each
pneumonic on the back of the recording form just as you showed to and went in a
sequential order. I can't tell you how thankful I am for you developing these study
materials. There were six of us in the beginning and only one of the other students was
using your pneumonics. Sadly, we were the only ones to pass the weekend. The CPNE
was very tough but with prayer, studying the manual and getting the pneumonics
memorized I was able to pull through. I wish everyone that was taking the CPNE would
get your information. It helped soo much. Thanks again for what you are doing
Name = Kelly Taylor
Date of CPNE = Dec 4-6, 2009
Just to drop you a line and let you know I passed in Plano TX this past weekend. It was
overwhelming and at any point I could have ran out crying and defeated, I wouldn't go
through that again for anything. That said however it is over with now... I stuided on my
own for the first CPNE and knew my pneumonics, but yours were VERY EASY to
remember under stress and duress..... LOL. If I had it to do over again I would have just
bought all your study stuff and been done with it. Thanks for the help and word of
support on Wednesday night! Kelly Taylor ECSN GN
Name = Steve Emmick
Date of CPNE = Dec 4-6, 2009
Rob,
Just to let you know, as of 10:00 AM this morning, I am a GN. I passed in Lubbock this
weekend with NO REPEATS!!!!!
I thought you would also be proud to know that after starting the CPNE with six students,
by Sunday morning there were only three of us left. Of the three, two had used
Robscpne.com and hadn't had any failures up to that point. The poor other girl had
failed her first two PCS's, and would have to pass all three on Sunday.
As a side note, I am glad that you are finding better ways to get people to pay you for
what you have put together. In all honesty, I did have your video without paying at first. I
was at the Lynn's workshop when Bev mistakenly sent out a link with a password, but I
knew I needed to pay for something if I were to use it, which is why I did pay last spring.
Anyhow, thanks for all you have done. I really don't know that I could have passed
without it.
Steve
Name = Melissa M.
Date of CPNE = Nov 20-23, 2009
Rob, I passed the CPNE (11/20-11/23)in Syracuse, NY. First time, No repeats! I am
forever grateful to you and your videos. I had an odd experience in that I applied for my
CPNE on Sept. 29th and got a date of November 20th! That's only 2 months to prepare!
Not quite the 5-8 months the application tells you to anticipate. I attended an Excelsior
workshop in October. I read "THE" study guide and used you videos and Ebooks. I also
set up a lab area to practice the lab sims hands on. I used all of your pneumonics. I
found your material to be exceptional, and above all I passed! I read the negative
comments and I can't see how people can argue with the price. These videos were the
best investment I made for the CPNE. I needed straight to the point information that I
could memorize fast. You sure delivered! You also assisted me with a technical error.
Your service was prompt and you even sent me back up videos in case I had further
problems. You went above and beyond. Absolutely EXCELLENT customer service. I
was very sad to see that people were "stealing" the downloads from your site. It was very
obvious that you put a lot of work into your product and it is a shame that people took
advantage of that looking for a free ride. Speaking of a free ride- The negative
comments that I see seem to be from people looking for an all knowing easy study
guide. No one can pass this beast without reading "THE" guide, knowing the critical
elements and studying until their brain melts. It is a HUGE amount of information and
you need to know your nursing skills inside and out. You also have to have
CONFIDENCE in your skills. (One girl that was a nervous wreck failed out on day 2) You
have to be sure of yourself and your ability and go in there and get it done. Your videos
really helped me achieve that, but they were not the only source I used. If people listen
to you and read your posts they should understand this.
I will tell you that some people were very confused by the wound demonstration in the Lab Sim
Video. Even though you clearly state that cleansing the wound is not necessary for the sim, the
fact that you used sterile gloves to pour the saline then changed gloves threw people off. It was
even a topic of discussion in an EPN chat. The same question of changing your gloves came up
and the Excelsior facilitator stated "No, you don't need to! Where does this information keep
coming from?" The answer? Rob's CPNE!
- ROBS NOTE: The reason that I left this information in has been explained in the FAQ
section of this website ( Q #13 ) and is included in every lab sim EBOOK under
CHAPTER # 6: CORRECTIONS TO VIDEO/UPDATES. Melissa knew the answer but
this question keeps coming up because students keep "handing down" or giving
their copies of the video to other students. The material does not make sense and is
incomplete without the EBOOKS, and the EBOOKS can only be opened on ONE
computer
Thank you Rob for putting your time and effort into this. If you make a few dollars doing it then
good for you! You deserve it. I can say that 100% without any doubt your material was a
tremendous help and because of you "I passed the Excelsior College CPNE!"
Name = Michael S.
Date of CPNE = Nov 20-22, 2009
Robbie, Please post this on your site. I passed in Racine, WI Nov 20-22,2009 These
video's are not only an excellent way to study for the CPNE but I consider them THE
BEST way to study for the CPNE but only if you follow Rob's instructions carefully. The
mnemonics are easy to remember and make the PCS flow. Also I was able to use all of
the verbage from Rob's e-books to formulate my care plans and narratives. This is a
truly exceptional product and the price is so nominal compared to the value that I initially
thought that Rob was running a charity for us students. I hate to say it but this material is
"Dummy's Guide to the CPNE." Just buy it, learn it, love it and succeed! I passed the
CPNE the past weekend with no PCS repeats using only Rob's material and reading
through the study guide once. Many thanks for guiding me through that difficult
weekend.
- Michael S.
- On a side note, please add clarification in your ebooks on exactly how to anatomically
locate the vastus lateralis. I followed your video closely on this and the picture was wrong
and it was hard to tell where the "needle holes" were on the dummy. After injection the
CE got the CA who brought a transparency that had a square on it indicating the "proper"
location and placed it over the site where I injected and I was off by 3 inches. I had to
repeat that lab. It was my fault though because I should have known how to locate it by
landmarks, which is one hand breadth above the knee or one hand breadth below the
groin line and laterally on the thigh. Please don't take this the wrong way, you have an
excellent product and I could not have done it without you. I was so confident about
the injection i made that i fought, just like you say, with the CA telling
her that it was in fact right. Thanks again! -Michael
ROBS NOTE: In the video I did say that the vastus lateralis is on the lower part of the
thigh more towards the outside of the leg. I will update the Ebook for the EXACT location.
- Thank you Michael
Name = Chris B.
Date of CPNE = Nov 20-22, 2009
Just wanted to let you know I passed in Grady this weekend.I used both of your videos
and passed.Just wanted to thank you for product,I read in your comment section
someone left a negative comment about your price.Its the best money I spent during the
whole nursing program.Im just glad u made the videos,without them Id be spending
another 2000 dollars for a repeat.Have a Blessed Day.
Name = S Guzman
Date of CPNE = Nov 13-15, 2009
Hi, thanks for the videos. I did pass this weekend in Lubbock!!! I thought it was kinda
silly at first to write the mnemonics down when testing, but my friend tested me for
practice and i realized i tend to forget when im that nervouse. So, i actually wrote down
EACH mnemonic for each AOC, and skills station as i tested, and i went right through it
with no repeats. I did the walk up the arm w each patient and cleared my 20 min checks
quickly. There were several students who failed for minor things, i suggested your videos
to them. There were 6 ppl, i know 3 passed for sure, 2 failed, and not sure about the
other one. But one of the other ones who passed used your mnemonics too. anyhow,
thanks a bunch!!! Sarah
Name = Josh Faust
Date of CPNE = Nov 6-8, 2009
Well Robbie, as you would put it.. I 'got the monkey off my back' =D I passed my first
CPNE this past weekend in Lubbock, TX. And a great majorty of my studying came
from your lab dvd and aoc's dvd. Im not sure how students can pass this test without
seeing someone actually performing the critical elements or having mneumonics and a
grid. I used all your mneumonics, except with the '3 P's', I made it the '4 P's'. (pee, pain,
position, privacy). Yea, i did a little tweaking, but ya gotta do what works for you.
When I first read the Excelsior study guide months back, I was like 'how am I going to do
this???' Yes very overwelmed, like many students Im sure. I couldn't've done this
without your material Rob and Im forever grateful. Much prayer and your dvd's are an
excellent way to prepare for this unbelievable exam, which I'll never forget. You gave
me so much confidence in myself. I never thought I would be able to do this deep down,
kinda thought I was just kidding myself. But I came out of this weekend with NO repeats
on the labs or PCS's.. =) I feel like now that I passed this test, I have the confidence to
be a RN.
Im sorry you were unsuccessful on your first attempt, but I guess everything happens for
a reason. Otherwise, you may have never created your dvd's, which has helped many,
many students in achieving thier dream. You are truly a blessing Rob! Thanks a
million!! Josh, GN
Name = Karrie Bobbitt
Date of CPNE = Nov 6-8, 2009
Hello,
Just wanted to drop a line and say I PASSED this weekend in plano, Tx. Your videos are
all I used. Thank you soooo much.
Name = Oresetes B.
Date of CPNE = Nov 6-8, 2009
Email = oba1153@aim.com
Hi Rob,
today I wrote to you to let you know that i just pass the CPNE in Atlanta Ga , at Grady
Memorial Hospital , thank you for your help and for your two CD and mnemonic . I
recommended all this stuff to every body that need to do and pass the CPNE, I never
went to workshop, I just used your CD'S ,mnemonic and Excelsior guide for orientation
Thank again for your time, I still at the hotel waiting for the time to go to the airport to
back home in Miami, but really I could not wait to write this e-mail to you. If you want post
the e-mail and my e-mail address , may be somebody need orientation about the place.
CPNE .Nov 6-7-8.
Thank you again,
- Orestes.
Name = Renee Holt
Date of CPNE = Nov 6-8, 2009
I passed at Grady in Atlanta today!! Thanks for your help!
Name = Norbert Sanidad
Date of CPNE = Oct 30-Nov 1, 2009
Email = sanidadjay@yahoo.com
ROB, Thank you for the updates......
I was in Racine WI last week end Oct30 - Nov 1 2009 . I did my CPNE at Wheaton
Franciscan Health Care Hospital. It was a beautiful facility with wonderful CA and CE's.I
had an awesome experience.....Yes… its nerve wrecking, but nonetheless, it was
awesome.
My Simulation lab on the first day went great! Your simulation labs pneumonic were
awesome. I had to modify them in a way where it made more sense to me. (I wished I
had a hard copy of the AOC pneumonic though) See…. I opened the AOC pneumonic
on a different computer unfortunately I don’t remember which computer I used to access
it. To be honest though, your pneumonic and videos gave me an idea on what should I
be expecting during this 3 day CPNE period.
Several friends of mine strongly encouraged me to attend workshops. I wanted to but the
cost, the time, and other factors made it impossible for me to do so.
Amazingly, I found your site the first week of September with your affordable CPNE
AOC/SL videos. I tell you, I considered that purchase a “worth spending” item to
acquired. Especially if you compare its price to those workshop prices out there.
I passed my simulation lab and my patient care scenarios.
I quickly browsed thru the videos the moment I received them and kind of watched the
parts that were unclear to me 2 days before I left for Racine WI . My biggest mistake
though was my lack of attention towards the Care plans…. The PLANNING Phase and
the EVALUATION Phase. I thought it wasn’t that big of a deal. I never read the Excelsior
College CPNE guidelines regarding this Planning and Evaluation Phase. I focused
entirely on Implementation Phase coz that was the most complaints and point of failure
that I’ve read on blogs. Believed me though, I spent a very long 2 hours reading the
guidelines on PLANNING and EVALUATION after my first day of PCS. I struggled on
these Planning and Implementation during my first 2 PCS on the first day. They gave us
2 ½ hrs to do the whole PCS. I spent 45 min on Implementation and I spent 1 hr and 45
min on those care plans. I think It would be helpful if you mention this on your website to
balance everything coz everything (Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) matters.
I would like to personally thank you for what you’ve done and what you’re helping out
CPNE Examiners. Without your videos, I would have find CPNE experience difficult.
God Bless You
Jay Sanidad
- PS Pls do share my experience if you think it’s appropriate. Also’ I don’t mind sharing
my email address for anyone who is anxious about CPNE, for those who needs
additional support, and ideas on how to make it thru. sanidadjay@yahoo.com
Name = Shantrell S.
Date of CPNE = Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2009
Hi Rob! I passed my CPNE in Milwaukee October 30-November 1. Your video was a
lifesaver, since I couldn't afford to attend a workshop. I had to repeat one lab simulation,
and passed all of my patient care simulations with no repeats. Thank you so much for
making this weekend a little less stressful for me! I highly recommend Rob's area of
care video!
Name = Melody Shelton
Date of CPNE = Oct. 16-18, 2009 Lubbock, TX
Hi Rob,
Just wanted to let you know that I passed this weekend in Lubbock. So glad to have my
life back! I used your mneumonics, added patient specific things once I got report. I
really didn't have time to check off anything, but did when I charted and that saved me!
I used your AOC Dvd and doing it everyday took away the unknown, because it became
automatic to just do it.
I went to a few work shops, but it was your AOC DVD that took me through the PCS.
Thank you so much and for each question I sent you and your responded right away, no
matter how dumb I thought my question was. That was greatly appreciated.
Again thank you for helping me pass!
Melody
Name = Kim Garrett
Date of CPNE = Oct. 16-18, 2009 Plano, TX
Hello Rob I just want to let you know that I passed my cpne this weekend in Plano, Tx.
Thank u so very much. I did everything u told me to do. I used all of your nmonics. I will
never forget you. I will recommend u to everyone. I know you come in contact with many
people, but I was the one that thought u were eye candy. It was such a pleasure to watch
u carry out those critical elements
Name = Jim Thomas
Date of CPNE = Oct. 9-11, 2009 Amarillo, TX
Passed CPNE in Amarillo
on October 11 thanks to your material.
Name = Christi Howell
Date of CPNE = Oct. 9-11, 2009 Racine, WI
Rob, thanks. I passed in Racine, WI this weekend. Your mnemonics are what I used. I
did not take a workshop or use any other study material except your video and skimmed
the Study Guide. I prepared for about 3 weeks and I passed with your help. Thank you
so much. 3 out 6 passed all had been to a workshop and spent lots of money to
prepare. They all failed one patient on Saturday. I didn't. I was the only one that had
your video. You are awesome for doing this to help all of us!! Thank you. My daughter
who is 5 loved to watch you. She says that you are so handsome. Keep up the good
work. Christi
Name = Jeff Yarbrough
Date of CPNE = Unknown
Rob, I passed with no repeats but I have already scheduled my NCLEX any ideas?
- Not really, but you will only have to study only half as hard as you did for the CPNE !
Name = Kathy Summers
Date of CPNE = Oct. 9-11, 2009
Hey Rob! Just wanted to say thank you for all your dedication! I passed this weekend Oct
9-11th in Plano, TX. The CA was super, and the CE's were so nice. They were clapping
for me when i walked in the room after i was told i passed. They are very professional
and do exactly what they are there to do(it's what your video said..they are not your
friends, they are there to pass or fail you..but after it was over, they transformed into the
nice people that they deeply are..lol) It was an awesome place to test, the hospital is not
overwhelming and the staff is great. They have students there 24/7! Of course this test
WAS stessful, definitely one of the most dificult weekends in my life....HOWEVER....your
videos were my life saver!! I followed it word for word. I was so prepared, i was the only
one who passed all 4 labs and the 3 PCS without repeats! There were 6 of us that
started, and on Sunday morning there were 3. Not sure who finished, i was out of there
by 10:30 and headed home! I do know that i was the only one who had all your material..
some used a few of your mnemonics they picked up online, and i think one had your
AOC video. I NEVER went to a workshop, purchased both flashcards and orientation
video, but never used them again after i found your stuff. (i prepared in 5 weeks) Anyway,
thanks again! Keep doing what you do! We appreciate it! I wouldn't have made it without
ya!
Kathy Summers.... GN!!!!!!
Name = Angela Larabee
**Angela already has her testimonial a little further down in this section, but she just
sent me some additional info today 10-6-09**
Hi Rob, I realized I forgot to tell you a couple of things about my CPNE. There were 6 of
us and by Sunday morning we were all still there, but 1 person was in the process of re-
doing an adult PCS so I don't know if she passed or not. But 4 out of the 6 were using
your mnemonics!!!!!!!!!!
One person was there for the 2nd time. She was not using your mnemonics. I just wanted
you to know how many people you have helped.
Still waiting for my transcripts so I can take the NCLEX.
Take care,
Angela Larrabee
Name = Kevin Lowry
Date of CPNE = Oct 2-4, 2009
Rob, just like you to know I passed the cpne in racine this passed weekend using your
info with no repeats. I could not have done it without your mnemonics, Rob, YOU ARE
THE MAN!!
Name = Dana Holtman
Date of CPNE = Oct 2-4, 2009
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I passed this weekend 10/2-10/4 in Racine, Wi.
No repeats for the labs or the 3 PCS. I strictly studied with your product and the study
guide, no workshops. The hospital staff were great. The CA was a trip! She spoke her
mind, called people out and was a very nice lady. I liked her a lot. The CE's did not
mess around but they were fair. If you proved to them that you knew what you were
doing, you were assertive and had a positive attitude they wanted you to pass. I was
asked to step out of a room one time. My peds PCS was a boy on droplet isolation. The
sign outside the door said that a mask needed to be worn within a 3 foot vicinity of the
child. I went into room and started washing my hands and talking to the child and his
mother. The CE interrupted my hand washing and asked me to step out.
Out in the hallway she stated I failed to mask up and needed to call the CA. The sink
was a least Ft 5 from the patient and the masks were on the same counter as the sink.
She did not give me a chance to mask up. The CA was notified and said to continue.
This is where assertiveness comes in. Be careful and know how to defend yourself.
There were 6 people in our group and I am guessing that 3 of us passed. There was one
person testing when I left and the stress was really beginning to take over her. Please
post.
Dana
Kalamazoo, MI
Name = Courtney Priest
Email address = ccpriest@gmail.com
Date of CPNE = Sept 18-20, 2009
Hi Rob,
I just wanted to let you know that I recently took my CPNE (Sept. 18 -20) in Albany and I
passed with no repeats!!!
Thank you for taking the time to put together such a well collaborated video with
concepts explained in great and understandable detail. I chose your video over the great
expense of a workshop and reviewed it on a regular basis both before my CPNE and the
morning of my skills lab.
Honestly, I was nervous that what you had to offer may not be "enough" to prep me and
that I might be at a great disadvantage to those attending EC workshops. Well, 6 of us
went into the CPNE and only 3 of us were left on Sunday morning and the 3 that were
unfortunately gone had all attended workshops!!!
Thank you again for your dedication to the student and process and I would highly
recommend your products!!
Courtney Priest
Name = Vicki
Date of CPNE = Sep 25-27, 2009
Hi Rob,
Bought your video back in February, although I wasn't done my theory yet. But felt
comfort in knowing that I had purchased a product that everyone was raving about. You
truly are a blessing, wish I could see you in person and give you the biggest hug you've
ever had.
I PASSED my CPNE in York, PA this past weekend (9/25-9/27). I feel so bad that you
failed that first time you took the cpne, but I believe everything happens for a reason. If
you had not failed, you may never have made that video and I would not have passed.
You are a blessing and I can not thank you enough for how much help you have given
me. I used your mneumonics, most to the exact and some I changed (added) my own
thoughts, or extra's. I was actually dreaming your mneumonics towards the end. Even
slept walked one night, was thinking of alice in wonderland because of the map hatr, and
was walking towards my daughters room "stating I'm late for my next PCS", and I going
over all my mneumonics in my head. Thank God I came to my senses, never did
anything like that before in my life. Someone told me it was because I was prepared and
ready to take my cpne. Needless to say, my kids sleep better at night, now that I'm done
this journey :-) Have to tell you my two dogs miss you. As soon as I put your tape in,
which was every day. They would curl up on the sofa and (sorry to say they would fall fast
asleep), your voice just put them at ease, as it did me, although I only feel asleep once :-)
You have become a part of my family, my kids and husband could have passed the
cpne, just from repeating you words and watching your video with me. Plus, they didn't
think I was so weird anymore when they saw you had a dummy too. My whole dining
room was a lab and Alice (my dummy) was placed on my buffet table. My lab is gone,
the video put away, but you are forever in our hearts.
Just wanted to let you know that you are very much appreciated and a blessing.
If you ever wonder what your purpose is or was......you've accomplished that goal, a
million or more times.
I hope you continue to help others and maybe expand in more ways with this. Your
video was so fair in price, but after receiving the help I needed from you.......it's actually
priceless. You could make more money then your cost, but in my heart, I feel that you
truly are just trying to help others.
I went to a workshop, missed work (to take time off to go), and paid for a hotel room, plus
gas, food, etc. Paid a lot for the workshop and totally felt ripped off, as did others.
Thank you!!!
Sincerely,
Vicki
Name = Kimberly Moore
Date of CPNE = Sep 25-27, 2009
Just wanted to let you know that I used Robs videos and passed at Grady Memorial
Hospital 9/27/09!!!! Videos were great and invaluable to me during my last weeks of
studying. Thanks again.
Kimberly Moore, RNA
Name = Nicole Stenvens
Date of CPNE = Sep 18-20, 2009
Rob,
I wanted to sincerely thank you for helping me pass my CPNE the first time with no
repeats! Your mneumonics are what got me thru my critical elements and
documentation! I did take a EC workshop that helped me tremendously, but it was YOU
that got me thru it! Thank you so much!! Future GN's..... let Rob help you pass!!!
Nicole Stevens GN
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Name = Eddyfay Delay
Date of CPNE = Sep 18-20, 2009
I order and got ur product 2 days before my cpne. The good things about ur product is
it's easy to understand and follow, straight to the point. It's definitely worth the money. The
only bad thing that I would say is I had hell downloading the info, it was so much work.
Initially I though it was my computer so I went out and bought a new laptop but I had the
same problems, eventually it downloaded and I had the info, u sent me th lab sims thru
the mail because I still couldn't get that info, which was ok with me. I got what I really
needed which was the AOC and the PCS, which needless to say Idid wonderfully and
passed my cpne. thanx! ED
**IF you have problems downloading the videos just Email me and I can help
troubleshoot. I have had MANY people download the video without problem. As a
matter of fact over HALF of my orders are for the download version**
Name = Karen Bonham
Date of CPNE = Sep 18-20, 2009
rob!! you totally rock!! without your videos and grid's i would have never got through this
past weekend in utica, ny i passed all 4 labs and 3 pcs without repeat without any
repeats!!!!!! you can post this you can post my e-mail i will be glad to chat with others!!!!!
thank you, karen bonham, GN
Name = Karen Lanfair
Date of CPNE = Sep. 18-20, 2009
HEY THERE ROB....I PASSED. THE CPNE WAS OK BECAUSE I USED YOUR
MNENOMICS FOR EVERYTHING. I HAD NO REPEATS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I FEEL
LIKE THE WORLD IS LIFTED OFF OF MY SHOULDERS. ONE FUNNY THING THAT
HAPPENED IS ON FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER EVERYONE WAS BACK AT THE HOTEL
THE LIGHTS WENT OUT BECAUSE OF A CAR HITTING A POLE AND THE LIGHTS
WERE OUT UNTIL 2:30AM. SOME OF THE LPN'S WERE IN THE HALLS DOING CARE
PLANS FOR THEIR FIRST PCS WITH GLOW LIGHTS HANDED OUT BY THE HOTEL.
WE LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE CA AND SOME OF THE CE'S WERE STAYING
THERE AS WELL. MILWAUKEE WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL AND WE REALLY DRANK
ALOT OF THE LOCAL BREW ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THANK YOU ROB, I HAVE
LISTENED TO YOUR DVD SO MUCH I FEEL LIKE YOU ARE PART OF MY FAMILY.
LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KAREN LANFAIR GN
Name = Janna Campbell
Date of CPNE = UNKNOWN
Rob; I was reading the feedback and realized I needed to be a part of that. I used your
AOC video. I could not have passed without it! I watched you everyday, sometimes 2 or
3. I was have dreams of you doing the AOC in the video. I could recite it word for word. I
passed my CPNE first time with no repeats. Your video is without a doubt the way to go!
Put me on the satisfied customers list!
Name = Liz Llanas
Date of CPNE = Sep 11-13, 2009
Thanks,I passed in plano,texas on sept11th thru the 13th.It was my second try. The first
was in albany. I feel they were a little more compassionate in Plano, but it was still very
difficult and I was extremely nervous. The examiners were extremely particular about the
injection site angles. went with the leg, but they had to measure. Glad to be done with
EXTREME TESTING!
Thanks, Liz
Name = Jeremy Worth
Date of CPNE = Sep 11-13, 2009
I passed my cpne today! i couldnt have done it without your videos! thanks, jeremy
Name = Angela Larrabee
Date of CPNE = Sep 11-13, 2009
Hi Rob, I passed the CPNE in Madison this past weekend with no repeats. It was at
Meriter hospital. I know you like feedback, so I thought I would share a couple of things.
Your mnemonics are priceless. I did add a couple of things to mine, just because I
needed to. For fluid management, I added a reminder to myself that if you are checking
the anterior fontanel, the child must be in the upright position unless contraindicated. For
abdominal assessment, I made mine 5 P's instead of 3 so I would remember "privacy"
and "please turn off suction if necessary, then turn back on!!"
I found the wound to not be as deep as the one I had practiced on, so it was very hard to
get the wet gauze to stay in place. Also, the gloves were a joke. It is great that they let
you play with everything before the tests begin!
I found that some of the CEs were by the book and others were more relaxed. (and
relaxing!!) I could not tell if it was because they were newer or had been doing it for
forever.
All of my PCSs were pretty straightforward. I had neurological assessment for 2 of them,
respiratory assessment for 2 of them, medications for 2 and comfort management for
ALL. (just like you said!) On one, I was assigned patient teaching with RESPIRATORY
ASSESSMENT!! What??? "OK, this is how you sit up straight so you can breathe better :)"
Anyway, it ended up working out fine, because the patient has chronic asthma flare-ups
and she had an antibiotic that she was supposed to take prophylactically that she was
afraid to take because of all the talk about overuse of antibiotics. So I just used that as
the teaching. I felt very fortunate none of my kardex assignments were too difficult. This
is not to say they were without problems. My first patient began to have a serious change
of condition during my PCS and I could not complete some of my AOCs. But my CE
said, "Sometimes you can't complete them, it's not your fault. Just document all you can."
So that one went by pretty fast. The second one was pretty much how I had practiced at
home. She was very stable and just wanted me to be able to learn. The 3rd one was a
bit more involved as far as comfort measures go and just needed a lot of TLC. I had to
trust that my CE would give me a little extra time for charting since I spent so much of my
precious time just trying to help this patient get into a comfortable position. The CE was
helping also. This patient was a 2 person assist for bed mobility! She also wanted to go
to the bathroom right when we got into the room. I had a little inward panic because I
needed to do my 20 min. checks but didn't want to cause 'emotional jeopardy' by not
attending to her needs. So out came these wonderful words. "OK, Ms. _________, we
can help you to the bathroom, but I do need to check your IV first, just so I know where
all the tubing is so we don't get tangled up as we help you out of bed." (ID had already
been done) Her fluids were not infusing at the ordered rate, so I showed the CE and she
said she would check on it with the Primary RN. I also had to give this patient a heparin
injection! I was left with 20 minutes at the end for all my documentation. I told my CE I
didn't think it was enough time, and she said "Let's just see how far you get." She ended
up giving me just enough extra time. So, students must be prepared that anything from
the sim labs could come up during the PCS. My fellow students were being assigned
things that sounded a bit more scary to all of us. One had to irrigate a G-tube. This is
actually very easy, but if you have never done it it is very scary. I would suggest students
look on line for any info regarding this. Another student had a patient with both an NG
tube that was attached to suction, as well as a J-tube that she had to administer the
patients meds through!! Whew!!!! AND the patient had a feeding infusing that completed
while she was in the room!! DARN!
So, now on to my biggest complaint. I was led to believe by studying the study guide that
the most important part is the Implementation Phase. I know documentation is important
also, but the Implementation part of the study guide takes up about 75% of the guide!!
So I concentrated most on that. The Evaluation phase did not seem hard to me. You
document your findings, and fill out the evaluation phase nursing care plan. WELL, they
were very picky about the wording used on the Evaluation NCP. 4 or 5 of us had to go to
the CA and 'defend our position'!!!!!!!!! Just because we chose a different 'related to' factor
than they would have chosen. Or we didn't write out the evidence that our intervention
worked with the right words!! One girl failed her 3rd PCS because of wording. No one had
trouble with the rationale for choosing that particular dx as their priority. Where the
problem was was in the other columns where you have to evaluate the effectiveness of
your intervention. If you choose "Complete mobility assessment" for your intervention for
Impaired physical mobility, and you check 'met' then the documentation must be your
assessed findings. (just follow MAD ATOP) Then, if your 2nd intervention is repostion X1,
then you chart exactly what you did. That's what they want there. I can't believe a person
would fail for that! Especially if they completed all their AOCs perfectly and completed all
documentation. I had printed off a bunch of the Evaluation NCP forms and I used them
as part of my mock PCSs. I filled them out in their entirety each time so I could get used
to doing them. I think this helped me.
Finally, I wanted to talk about the CA. I did not feel that she was my advocate. I felt more
comfortable with the CEs than with the CA. She performed her management
responsibilities well, but I don't think she put us at ease with her warm fuzzies. I wrote all
of this in my evaluation. I think it's important to encourage people to write exactly what
they think for the evaluations. It's important that they get positive and negative feedback
so maybe those who follow us can have a more positive experience.
I guess this is enough of my experience. I sure appreciate all of your help. I know this is
kind of an 'on the side' thing for you but we are all indebted to you for your guidance.
Please feel free to post my email on your site. It sure feels good to be finished and be a
graduate nurse. Not even the NCLEX can scare me after this weekend!!
Angela Larrabee, GN
NAME = Josh Menard
Date of CPNE = Aug 28 - 30, 2009
Rob,
Just wanted to let you know I passed the CPNE with 0 repeats! I did not use any other
material, just your vid's and down loads.
I passed in milwaukee on Aug 30th! This material was a god send. Thanks a lot my
friend, I have been promoting your stuff on all of the chats and to several friends.
JoshMenard, GN.
NAME = Jillian Stojokavich
Date of CPNE = Aug 21 - 23, 2009
Hey Rob,
Just wanted to let you know I passed all 4 labs and all 3 PCS's without any repeats and I
couldn't have done it without your mneumonic's and your videos (which beside reading
through the study guide once, was pretty much my only resource for preparation for the
exam.) Thank you so much. This money couldn't have been better spent. Thank you so
so much.
Jill
August 23rd CPNE
NAME = Kim Casey
Date of CPNE = Aug 14-16, 2009 Albany, NY
Robb,
I had to shoot you an email to thank you for your video and mnemonics. I just took the
CPNE in Albany , NY this past weekend and passed the first time around. Like you, I do
not work directly with patients and was very nervous going into the CPNE. I used your
resources and really focused on knowing the mnemonics…it paid off! Even though it
was the most stressful situation I have ever been in I passed! I sincerely owe it to you
and your resources. I did not pay for any online CPNE courses nor did I participate in
any chat room or scheduled advisement calls. With your recourses it is possible to pass
the CPNE if you follow what your given and believe in yourself. There were 7 students
total this past weekend and only 3 passed, thank God I was one of them. Thanks again,
by far the best $75 dollars I have ever spent! (for both videos)
P.S. I would add in a ped component….that one scared me since I really had not
thought to much about it! It was very difficult to come up with diagnosis for peds (priority
nsg dx) and for a pt I had that truly had nothing wrong with her!!! I fell back on the
readiness for enhanced comfort, since I was assigned comfort mgmt (thanks for that
one!) It also would be helpful if you could throw in some R/T and AEB scenarios with
your nsg dx…just to get an idea for those that do not have experience writing nsg dx or
take the online care planning conf. Just some suggestions!
Thanks again!
Kim
NAME = Amy A
Date of CPNE = Aug 14-16, 2009 Albany, NY
Hey Rob, Just wanted to let you know I just passed this weekend Aug. 14-16 in Albany.
And I owe it all to you.. there is no way I could have remembered all that stuff without
your nmemonics! Thank you sooo much!
-Amy
ps - the only thing I think I noticed that was different from your videos was there was no
tape at the IV push station so you had stick your syringes back into the plastic container
and keep the med separate from the flush. Also, I think everyone in my group had to mix
two drugs to give IM -- which isn't really covered anywhere. I did it the same as you would
SQ and I passed. Anyway, BIG THANKS!! :) :) :)
NAME = Mark Tadlock
Date of CPNE = Aug 7 - 9, 2009
Just wanted to thank you for what you doing. I really think your material is one of the best
bargins around. I passed in Lubbock 8/7 and your product is a big reason. Thanks.
NAME = Arnie Miller
Date of CPNE = Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2009
Hi Rob would like to say thanks.I passed the CPNE in Albany Aug 2 09. My nerves got to
me the first set of labs and I had to repeat IV push and IM injections but I wasn't to
worried had done those lab sims hundreds of times in my garage.I passed the first PCS
with no problems but didn't even get through the door with my peds pt, used two at risk
for. Second set of lab sims was a breeze wore my gloves this time and didn't throw my
sharp into the garbage. Sunday was great, did my adult pcs without a hitch and was in
and out with my peds pt in 15min. I want to say I only used your instruction videos to
pass this test and would highly recommend them to any future students going to take
this exam.I would also like to say thanks for answering my some time simple questions.
I know you must get these same questions over and over again so thanks for your
patience.
Name = Kim Sharp
Date of CPNE = Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2009
Rob, I passed in Racine last week. I want to say thank you because watching your
videos saved me, and took the "unknown" out of the CPNE. I didn't find any information
you gave to be incorrect. There were 7 of us, 4 passed, and 2 of those were repeating for
the 2nd time. Everyone had purchased your videos, and all felt they were very helpful. I
appreciate that you took the time to put this together and make it so easy to get. I did go
to Lynn's workshop and felt it very helpful also. She also recommends your video.
Thanks and keep it up!
Name = Danielle Star
Date of CPNE = Jul 24 - 26, 2009
Rob-
Just wanted to say a huge thank you!! I passed my CPNE in Plano this past weekend
with no repeats! Your videos really helped me be prepared and confident. You also
really helped me out by letting me re-download your video after my computer crashed!
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate you and all you have done
to help all your fellow Excelsior future RNs!
Name = Sandy Adamson
Date of CPNE = Jul 24 - 26, 2009
Hi Rob - wanted to let you know (as a member of the CPNE "support group") that I
passed this weekend in Lubbock and your AOC dvd was a tremendous in preparing
me. Thanks for making that info available.
Name = Scott Miller
Date of CPNE = Jul 24 - 26, 2009
Hey Rob! I purchased your download on the pcs's. I passed my cpne on 7/26/09 in
Mansfield, Ohio; NO REPEATS! I failed in March 3 for 3 just like you and passed the next
3 for 3! Great feeling. Thanks for your simple easy to remember memory tools. They
are A-1!
NAME = Lillian H.
Date of CPNE = Jul 17 - 19, 2009
Hello Rob,
I just want to take the time to thank you for your video. It has really helped me to
organize and put everything together.
The first time I tested in Mansfield I had only about 3 weeks to prepare. Your dvd and
mnuemonics was my starting foundation to help me get through the pcs. I failed the
wound station 2X so this sent me home. You did not have a dvd for lab station at that
time, but used you mnuemonics for each station. I just tested again in Racine, Wiconsin
and was the only one that passed every lab and pcs with absolutely no errors or retakes.
Where some brought their spouses - I brought you:>) LOL... I brought my portable dvd
player and would put your dvd in and play it all night while I slept. It was like you were my
CPNE Coach.
Thank you
NAME = Randy Hillard
Date of CPNE = Jul 17 - 19, 2009
Hello. Thank you so much for all of your advice that you gave me after reviewing your
videos and following up on the questions that I had. I passed the CPNE this weekend.
Your videos were my primary source for passing this test. I set up lab simulations and a
mock patient how you described and used your neumonics to make my list on the back
of my form. I passed all PCS's with no repeats. Thanks again for everything. I would
recommend your videos to anyone. Take care and thanks for everything.
Randy
NAME = Heather B
Date of CPNE = Jul 15-17, 2009
Hey Rob, You Rock! I passed my CPNE on July 17th in Albany, NY. Only one repeat
on a PCS. Soooooo happy and relieved. thanks for everything. Heather B
NAME = K. Horrowitz
Date of CPNE = Jul 15- 17, 2009
I really want to thank you. I took my CPNE this past Wednesday through Friday in
Albany, NY and don't think I would've passed without watching your videos before. I got
my appointment about 3 weeks before the actual CPNE and decided to go for it. last
minute- if you recall I purchased your videos- 2 nights before the CPNE. (didn't attend
any workshops or do any real practicing... just followed what you said to do.) That was
the best purchase I ever made! I passed the entire CPNE on the first try with no make
ups. I really appreciate your help and wish you much luck with what you do!
Thanks again,
Kaila Horowitz
NAME = Kevin Wellman
Date of CPNE = Jun 30 - Jul 2 2009
Rob,
I would like to thank you for your assitance in passing the CPNE on July 2, 2009. I
purchased 3-different study programs during my preparation, but found yours made the
most sense to me. The combination of the video and nmenonics allowed me to
understand and put the assessments and management pieces into memory much
easier than the others. In fact, the grid preperation truly saved me on one of my PCS's.
Once again thank you, and keep up the good work helping good people to prepair for
this very difficult and important examination.
Kevin Wellman
Flight NURSE/Paramedic
Lutheran Hospital-Lutheran Air
Fort Wayne, IN"
NAME = F. Sareini
Date of CPNE = Jun 5-7 2009
Just wanted to thank you so much. Your DVD worked 100% for me. I don't think I would
of passed if I didn't purchase your DVD. Again thank you for everything!!!!!
NAME = K. Vogler
Date of CPNE = May 29-31 2009
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
I passed in Mansfield with no PCS repeats. I cannot tell you how thankful I am that I found your
website and used that DVD. I took a small TV with a DVD player to the hotel and had it continuously
playing. It worked. Your mnemonics are right on. I used your rationale for all 3 PCS. This was my first
time attempting the CPNE. There were seven of us that started on Friday. Unfortunately, Sunday
morning, we were down to five. I know that one other student had passed all 3 PCS with no repeats
and she too used your DVD. The other three had failed one PCS on Saturday and needed to repeat
one. I left before they were done, but speaking to them Sunday morning about how WONDERFUL
you are they did not know about your DVD. I do hope they did well. But YOU gave me the confidence
to go and do 3 with no repeats. I am still hearing your voice in my head - wash hands, check ID band,
wash hands. I will always be a spokesperson for you whenever I meet someone that is doing this.
Your material is hands down the best out there. I searched the internet forever looking for stuff to
study and your's IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!
Thanks again!!!
NAME = M. Carver
Date of CPNE = N/A
hello Rob!: just a brief note to let you know that i went to the cpne workshop in San Antonio TX last
May 5,6,7. I want to inform you that your dvd is indeed ENDORSED by the 2 faculty member from EC
that presented the workshop. One of them was Civita, the other one was Jacqueline.
Congratulations on your achievement. :)
NAME = D. Vaughn
Date of CPNE = May 8-10 2009
CLICK HERE to see a card that was sent to me which details how Ms. Vaughn
feels about the program.
NAME = Zareen K.
Date of CPNE = May 8-10 2009
Hi Rob,
I have written to you before to ask Qs about this or that on your videos (I bought both of them) and
thank you for replying and being so prompt with the replies. Just wanted to share that I PASSED!!!!!
yesterday in Mansfield.
Also want to give credit where credit is due: I could not have done it without the clarity your videos
give to the entire process. Used your perfectly ridiculous mnemonics in the sims labs on the
calculation sheet and used them as I went along. God bless you for the help you give us in what is
probably an unnecessarily stressful process.
Also an update: I have asked 2 different faculty on Excelsior ( in advisement calls and on the EPN
board ) about the sub Q and they all maintain now that all sub Q and IM should be given at 90
degrees unless the patient has so little fat that it is safer to go at 45. In the labs it is hard to assess pt
fat ofcourse so they recommend we go at 90 for IM and sub q. Also no need to aspirate for sub q. ( but
i think you mention that in yr video?). Please double check on this and add this info to yr video, it will
make for fewer variables in the process.
Robs response: I don't usually respond to reviews, but in this case it is valid (good information in
here). Please see question # 12 in the FAQ tab as to why I probably will not change this. It is for a
different question, but still applicable in this situation. I just want as many people to pass as
possible.
It would be great also if you add a segment in your AOC or PCS video on medications. I was asked to
give oral, hang a piggy back and give a flush to an IVAD. For each of these I used the applicable
mnemonic from the labs so i would not forget anything and it worked like a charm, but lots of folks
including me are confused on when to do the "3 checks and the 5 rights" Also not to aspirate on subq
, bec a lot of us get lovenox or insulin, so we need to know about that air bubble in the prefilled
heparin syringe , and not draw up a bubble if we need to do heparin from a multivial dose.
Robs response: The new video will have those 3 different scenarios for meds, but just know that if
you use the med mnemonic with the lab sim mnemonic (RCAD RIG CAP) you will be fine. As far as
5 rights - DO THEM ON EVERY PT. THAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE A MEDICATION TOO ! That includes
ORAL - PIGGY BACK - IV FLUSH
Also if in a new video you could do a complete patient simulation , ( I know you have a PCS run thru
in there)
In my former life I was a physician, and have worked around the world (India, Middle east , Ireland,
China and Malaysia - my husband travelled a LOT and I would get a job wherever we went ) Now
planning to be an NP some day and get me a nice quiet practice with not a lot of patients , just
enough to keep me busy as I grow older. I had the background knowledge to wing the nursing
concepts part (I gave two exams a week and finished the whole set of the 8 NC courses in a month,
but did not have the technical skills to do the hands on part ( had not given a shot in ages) ..also
specially as once you have developed a certain way of examining patients it seems even harder to do
it the EC way. Anyways , just sharing my 2 cents.
Thank you for your help, best $80 I EVER SPENT. God bless you for the work you do. Keep at it, what
goes around, comes around.
Zareen
Robs response: Thank you Zareen for this excellent information that may help others out there to
pass !
NAME = Nancy Y.
Date of CPNE = April 24-26 2009
Hello, I just wanted to write a review of the video.... I PASSED in Albany April 24-26th! For me this
was financially a must pass situation. I lie in Alaska and that is a huge plane ticket to anywhere. I
got your video 2 months before the exam and watched it a couple times a week, memorized the
pneumonics and more then anything, practiced the way you recommended! All went well. The main
reason I bought your video, was because being unable to travel to the lower 48 for a workshop and
looking at a 500 pag book, I just didn't knowwhere to start. This video gives you just that!
When I received your video, I could not write a nursing care plan to save my life! The additional info
you sent on care plans was worth the 40 bucks itself.
Thank You very much for this helpful information!
Thanks Again For EVERYTHING!
Nancy Y.
Name = Jenny D.
Date of CPNE = April 24-26 2009
YAY!!!!!!!! I passed in Lubbock! NO REPEATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Rob for all of your help and patience. Thank you for your videos. I wouldn't have been able
to pass without them!
Jenny
Name = Andrew W.
Date of CPNE = April 24-26 2009
Rob- I ordered your video months ago to assist me with my CPNE in Plano on April 24th. I am happy to
say that I was successful this first try with the CPNE using your video and the examples you used.
Thank you Rob.
Name = Tina T
Date of CPNE = April 24-26 2009
Add another "winner" to your list. Just got home from taking my CPNE in Plano. I only ordered your
video with about a month to spare. It really helped organize my thoughts and help me understand
what is expected! Passed with no PCS repeats!
Name = Brandy D.
Date of CPNE = April 17-19 2009
Hey! Just wanted to say I bought your video a few days ago. I tested this weekend at SRMC in
Georgia. I passed. Video was awesome! Thanks!!
Name = Katrina R.
Date of CPNE = 3/13/9 - 3/15/9
I just wanted to say thank you for such a great study guide. I have been a paramedic
for 3 years and decided to attend Excelsior to obtain my RN. I started in August of
2008 and finished in December. I submitted by CPNE application the third week of
January 2009 and was told it would be 7-9 months before I could test. I took a break
from my studies since it would be so long before testing. Well, they called Feb. 18th
and asked if I would test in Amarillo TX on March 13th. Surprised, I said YES!!! and
ordered your study guide immediately. I had three weeks to study. I set up a mock
pt room, stuffed dummy, “borrowed” supplies from work, practiced mnemonics, and
watched your video three times. My poor husband was a mock pt for me and probably
could have taken the test and passed too. I am pleased to say- I passed the FIRST
time. Thank you so much! You should be proud!
Name = Becky M
Date of CPNE = Feb 13-15 2009
Hi Rob, Well I did it !!!!!! Passed my CPNE in Mansfield and honestly, I could not
have done it without your DVD and great mnemonics !!!!!!! I did not have to repeat
any labs and only failed 1 PCS----forgot to ID patient, if you can believe it !!!!
Nerves just started to take over. Funny, out of the 7 people in my group 4 of us went
to Lynn's workshop and everyone had the same comments !!!!!!!! I got on the buddy
chat with Excelsior today and highly recommended your DVD.
What recommendations do you have for me to study the NCLEX? I am a Resp
Therapist so I feel like a fish out of water and nervous about the NCLEX. Did you go
to Kaplan or any other workshop? I have the Saunders review book with the CD and
have been studying from it. I hate to put out a lot more money, but if you have any
experience with NCLEX workshop, etc, please let me know.
Again, Thanks for the great instruction and mnemonics on your fabuloud DVD.
Name = Nicholas A
Date of CPNE = Mar 6-8 2009
I just wanted to thank you for the great tips and confidence i learnt fro your video.
I passed my cpne yesterday at meriter hospital, Madison WI.
Thanks Rob! and God bless
Name = Lynee
Date of CPNE = Feb 6-8 2009
Rob,
I wanted to write to tell you that I purchased your video in Dec 08. I like you didn't
have much pt contact. From the very first time I watched it I could relate to your style
of teaching. Well I took my test this past weekend (2/6-8). AND I PASSED! I owe it to
your video. There were 7 of us. 5 of them were there for the 2nd time. I was my 1st
time. They were real particular about documentation. Everyone was complaining
about that. All my instructors hinted & helped me when I about to do something
wrong & I strongly believe that was because I was so well prepared with my pt
assessments that they hated to see me fail for something minor. I only had 3 pt
because I passed them all the first time. But on the 3rd pt I had the Instructor keep
warning me that this pt was known to be uncooperative & that I needed to get in the
room or I would run out of time, even the primary RN told me that she was told that
in report as well. So I went in the room & 1st thing I did was THANKED the pt as you
suggested. He cooperated with me & I was in & out in 15 min. I even accidentally did
a respiratory assessment that I didn't need to do. I was so quick that I I&O's that
were both 0 because I was done before the breakfast tray even arrived. I think my
instructor was so impressed that he showed me where the revised care plan section
was just in case I needed to revise it. So after looking at it I realized I put 2 @ risk
for's Instead of 1 actual diagnosis. I probally would have caught it but you never
know. So I wanted to write & tell you that I really appreciate all your efforts that went
into this video. It was what helped me pass for sure. It was worth every cent & then
some. I didn't take any other prep classes, even though I wished I had taken one on
documentation. Even Friday night after my sim labs I re-watched you video again. I
owe my GN status to you.
Thanks Again, Lynee
Name = Kristine M
Date of CPNE = 3/6/9 - 3/8/9
I just had to let you know how extremely helpful your mnemonics for the lab stations
were for me!!! I had purchased another DVD for the labs and had several other
sources I had reviewed to help me learn all of the critical elements for the labs, but
nothing was sticking in my head. I read your mnemonics through once very carefully
and I had them memorized right away. They just made so much sense to me. I used
all of them at my CPNE. I actually wrote them down at each station once my time
started and I sailed through each station with no problems at all. I wasn't even
nervous because I knew there was no way I would forget anything with it all right in
front of me. I passed all four labs and all three PCS's with no repeats. Thank you
so much for making this information available. (Feel free to use this note to let
others know how helpful your material is.)
Name = Pamela G.
Date of CPNE = Jan 16-18 2009
Rob thanks for the informative DVD. It was $40.00 very well spent. By the way, I was
unable to attend any of the offered workshops, but I received a tremendous amount
of help and encouragement from all of them. If your financial situation allows it, I
highly recommend attending a workshop. I can give you a better idea about what to
expect at the CPNE which should help with the calming process. To all of those
preparing for the CPNE, I can’t stress the importance of knowing your critical elements
and charting from your grid. The CA and CE’s in Plano, TX this weekend were very fair
and encouraging. They truly wanted everyone to do well and were genuinely proud of
each success.
Name = Amy M.
Comments = I just wanted to let you that my CPNE was this past weekend
(Jan.2-4) and I passed!!
You should know that I am completely convinced that I could not have done this
without your dvd.I am a busy mother of 3 school age children that I run around
constantly.I was concerned that with such a busy life,how would I ever find enough
time to adequately prepare for the CPNE? Here's what I did: First,I watched your dvd
several times,then due to always being on the go,I put your dvd in my dvd player in
my van and even though I couldn't see it while I was driving,I tried to picture what
you were doing while listening to the dvd a billion times for reinforcement.I was sure
that my kids would start to call you uncle Rob because they saw that video countless
times! Anyway,you need to know that if for nobody else,your efforts of making this
dvd available, made my success possible.I am so very thankful to you for this!!!!!!
Maybe you should consider some sort of teaching aspects for your nursing career.
Amy M. ,GN/RNA
name = E. Morgan
comments = THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU. I PASSED THE CPNE Dec 14th 2008
in Madison, Wisconsin. I was failed in the last 2 times I took the CPNE. This was my
last chance. I typed in "How to pass the CPNE" and it brought up your website. I read,
and ordered immediately, I only had a few days to see what you had to say... WELL,
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN FOR THE LAST 2 1/2 YEARS of hell in my life???? I had taken
the Excelsior workshop, that was a waste of time and money. Failed the 1st CPNE,
took another workshop with someone else, failed the 2nd CPNE, accidently found your
website, PASSED the CPNE. The way you are down to earth, no nonsense, logical,
straight forward was the Best and the MOST information I have heard in this entire
process. You are an excellent teacher, and presentator. I new the Critical Elements,
but I needed to hear what know one was saying...and that is what is in your video.
YOU say it like it is. I thought of many of the things you said in the video when!
I thought I was losing my mind last weekend. I stopped, took a deep breath and
remembered, Rob said, just give them only what they have assigned you to do. No
more,no less. I played an "act". I deserve an OSCAR !!!!
I even threw in that, Thank you for allowing me as an Excelsior college nursing
student to take care of you today. OH MAN, THAT WAS A TRIP to watch the reaction
from the patients and perhaps catch the eye of my examniner if she was in range.
And you will be the first one I thank when they hand me that OSCAR!!! Ha ha...
Thanks for saving me time, money and my mind.
I wish I had spent all that money on your video instead of wasting it at other
workshops plus airfares, hotels to and from! Thankyou for your service to all who are
willing to survive with there minds intact; the CPNE!
E. Morgan Graduate Nurse.
Name = Jodi Bellamy
I passed the CPNE in Plano, TX. Sept. 5-7, 2008.
I did NOT take any workshops. I simply could not afford one. I started out solely
using my Excelsior Study Guide for CPNE, 14th edition. I read everything I could get
my hands on from EC students via the EPN, yahoo groups, or message boards. That
is where I read a post from Rob about how he passed his CPNE. I printed out that
jewel and got busy. I set up a mock situation. That post only had a couple of areas
of care and I was truly stumped when I tried to get past the ones he had described.
Even though I had most of the critical elements memorized, I couldn't get them to
“flow”, I was stuck till I read that Rob had made this video!
This video is priceless. Easily worth 10 times the purchase price. I was immediately
doing a “snoopy dance”, because THIS is what I needed. I needed a visualization,
from someone who had been there, not only once, but twice. A real student with real
experiences, with a “genuine” desire to help other people pass this CPNE! This is a
MUST HAVE study tool for anyone who is going to take this exam. A true blessing. I
will be posting this same review along with some tips on how I used this priceless tool
on EC's EPN for anyone doubting I am a real EC student.
Thank you, Rob. You are a blessing and I know I would not have been able to pass
without this instruction from you!
Jodi Bellamy
Name = Lisa Bower
I am getting ready to take the cpne soon. I have bought all the materials offered. I
took one workshop and it was very helpful too! But when it came down to actually
putting all the details together and practicing, I bombed. I became very
discouraged. I had all the materials, flashcards, several different sets of numonics,
several grids. But I really felt like I could not do this. It all was so overwhelming.
After following and reading Rob's responses and contributions on a message board
for fellow cpners, I immediately printed his tips and suggestions off. He explained
things in a way that I understood. Then when it was suggested(jokingly of course)
about putting it on a DVD, I was so excited! Many of us encouraged Rob to do it. I
ordered it as soon as his website went up, and received it several days later.
Almost IMMEDIATELY, when I started watching it, I felt relief. The Calvary WAS
HERE!!!! As I watched it I actually started smiling....Rob explained EVERYTHING and
goes thru each Area of Care in a way that makes it stick to my brain!! I am so so so
(can I say that enough???) thankful for someone taking the time to make a dvd like
this. Rob, you are a blessing!!! Thank you for doing this. I am forever greatfull!!
FYI - I do not know Rob, have never met Rob.
Lisa Bower
Name = Clinton Middleton
Rob,
I passed my CPNE on Friday. I figured I had about a 80 percent chance of passing
after watching your video....I felt I had a 50/50 shot before that. You just never
know what is going to happen in the CPNE. One behind the scenes value that your
video adds is this: It instills confidence. A CE is going to be more apt to drop a hint
to someone who is confident and doing a good assessment, than someone who is
nervous and struggling. Your video enabled me to be confident and efficient. For
instance, in my 20 minute checks, I counted up the juice on the table and the CE
said to the patient, "I see you have a water pitcher, are you getting enough to
drink?" I had missed the pitcher and the CE dropped a hint to me. I think it was
because I was confident enough and showed I had good skills. The confidence factor
I gained from your methods were invaluable. It was this confidence that kept me
from being the weakest nurse in the group. I will sing the praises of your videos and
not just to students, but to coworkers. The RNs I work with in my hospital could
certainly benefit from your approach. The walking up the arm method is nothing
short of brilliant. I could not have passed my CPNE without your material; any student
studying for the CPNE would be absolute fool to overlook the value of your video and
mneumonics.
- Clinton Middleton
Hey Rob,
Thank you so much for everything. You came in at the last minutes with your video
and answers to my questions that just pulled everything together for me. I can not
tell you how much I appreciate all you have done for me and others.
- M. Sullivan
I want to comment about Rob's video. It is the best money I have ever spent.
When I started studying for this wonderful, might I add lovely CPNE, I bought every
tool I could find. I even have an IV pole.LOL Whatever, anyway, I became familiar
with a poster on a certain cpne support website whose name was Rob. He gave great
tips and suggestions. He made me laugh in how he set up practice in a shed. I
actually laughed out loud as I read it.
His suggestions made sense, and.....stuck to me. I printed his stuff out. Then
something was said about making a dvd of the areas of care. So many people said
yes yes. Me included... So Rob took the time to make a video of areas of care.
Now, is it good???? Let me say this. I am a disorganized person. I try to be
organized. I do. I just didnt get that gene. I tried all sorts of ways to organize my
study, to get a routine. I spent more time shuffling papers, flashcards, rolling my IV
pole around, trying to get a plan. I got nowhere! So, when I received Rob's video, I
started watching it minutes after tearing the envelope open. Almost immediately, I
started smiling. Really really smiling. Like a big dope smiling.....my daughter was
like "helloooo Mooommmmmm, are you okayyyy???"
As I continued to ignore the kids and my husband peeking in on my smiling, and
watched the video(dvd), the weight that had been on me started to lift. I knew I
found the tool I needed to pass the cpne. He goes thru each area of care with a way
that I can understand, and do!!!!! He organized all the areas of care, all of what I
had been trying to organize.....It is wonderful.........and well worth 10 times what he
charges.
You will not be disappointed. It is wonderful!!!!!!! Best $40 ever spent.....
Lisa S.
hey robbie,
I passed my cpne this past weekend! ur video was awesome! i watched it round the
clock at the hotel! it was on while i slept to! thank u for getting it to me soo quickly!
It truly did help my confidence! thanks again, stacee
- Stacee Miller
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