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In This Section:

Exam Details: CPNE
Preparing for CPNE
Finding A Test Site (login required)
Application and Payment
Areas of Care Covered

The Planning Phase

The Implementation Phase

Clinical Decision Making (CDM)

Overriding Areas of Care

  • Asepsis
  • Caring
  • Emotional Jeopardy
  • Mobility
  • Physical Jeopardy

Required Areas of Care

  • Fluid Management
  • Vital Signs

Selected Areas of Care

  • Abdominal Assessment
  • Comfort Management
  • Drainage and Specimen Collection
  • Enteral Feeding
  • Irrigations
  • Medications
  • Musculoskeletal Management
  • Neurological Assessment
  • Oxygen Management
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Teaching
  • Peripheral Vascular Assessment
  • Respiratory Assessment
  • Respiratory Management
  • Skin Assessment
  • Wound Management

Simulation Laboratories

  • Wound Management
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Injectable Medications: IV Push
  • Injectable Medications: IM/SubQ

For Enrolled Students:

CPNE Advisement Appointments
Toll free: 888-647-2388 ext. 1316

Find advisor contact info and access My Message Center in MyExcelsior (login required).

For Non-Enrolled Students:

Toll free: 888-647-2388 ext. 27
Email: admissions@excelsior.edu