CPNRE Exam Course
CPNRE Exam Course
Excel in your CPNRE exam. Elevate your preparation and boost your confidence for success in the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
Newfoundland&Labrador
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
CPNRE Exam Course
Newfoundland&Labrador
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Excel in your CPNRE exam. Elevate your preparation and boost your confidence for success in the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
Why Prep Nursing for CPNRE Exam?
Become a Registered Practical Nurse in Canada
Our Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) Preparation Program is your gateway to success on the CPNRE. Our specialized program is crafted to ensure you are fully equipped with knowledge and skills required for success. Choose excellence, choose our course and embark on the path of a thriving nursing career.
Course Features
32+ Live Lectures
4 High Quality Mock Exams
Quiz Bank with 5,000+ Questions
Direct Access to Instructors
Full Course Details
10+ Weeks program (8 weeks + 2 weeks of Mock Exams)
32+ Live Lectures
95+ hours of live lectures
Practice Quizzes after topics
Weekly in class Q&A sessions
5000+ questions on LMS Platform
Performance Trackability and Progress Monitoring.
4 Full CPNRE Simulation Mock Exams
Passing Guarantee*
1-on-1 Session with the instructor before the Exam* (Conditions apply)
*Our passing guarantee is activated when a Full Course trainee can prove that they have failed the Evaluating Exam while having passed all four mock exams (passing grade is 75%), attended 90% or more of lectures, as well as, passed 70% of all quizzes. Qualifying trainees will be allowed to take another Evaluating Exam course within the following cycle or the cycle that follows that.
Course Schedule
Week 1:
- Test-Taking Strategies & Exam Format
- Overview of the CPNRE exam structure and question types (multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, etc.)
- Time management techniques and how to approach difficult questions
- Understanding key exam topics and how to focus on high-yield areas
- Professional Ethics & Legal Principles
- Nurse practice acts, scope of practice, professional conduct
- Legal principles (e.g., informed consent, confidentiality, negligence)
- Ethical issues in nursing (e.g., autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence)
- Health Assessment
- Performing comprehensive health assessments (head-to-toe)
- Identifying abnormal findings and critical data for documentation
- Health history, physical exam, and diagnostic test interpretation
- In-Class Practice Session & Review
Week 2:
- Safety & Infection Control
- Standard and transmission-based precautions
- Risk management in nursing: preventing errors, reporting, and mitigating risks
- Infection control protocols and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Fluids & Electrolytes
- Fluid compartments and electrolyte balance (sodium, potassium, calcium, etc.)
- IV therapy, monitoring fluids, and managing fluid volume imbalances
- Recognizing and managing electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hyponatremia, hyperkalemia)
- Acid-Base Imbalance
- Understanding the principles of acid-base balance
- Interpreting ABG results: metabolic vs. respiratory acidosis/alkalosis
- Nursing interventions for acid-base imbalances
- In-Class Practice Session & Review
Week 3:
- Cardiovascular System
- Anatomy and physiology of the heart, blood vessels, and circulation
- Common cardiovascular disorders: hypertension, heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias
- ECG interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and pharmacological interventions
- Cardiovascular Nursing Care
- Medications: antihypertensives, diuretics, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants
- Cardiac monitoring and nursing management during crises (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke)
- Postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients
- Respiratory System
- Respiratory assessment, common respiratory conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia)
- Oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, ventilation support
- ABG interpretation, signs of respiratory distress, and management strategies
- In-Class Practice Session & Review
Week 4:
- Gastrointestinal System
- Gastrointestinal anatomy, disorders (e.g., GERD, Crohn’s disease, peptic ulcers)
- Nutrition management, feeding tubes, and parenteral nutrition
- Preoperative and postoperative care for GI surgeries
- Neurological System
- Neurological assessments: cranial nerve examination, Glasgow Coma Scale
- Neurological disorders: stroke, seizures, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease
- Pain management in neurological conditions and pharmacological treatments
- Endocrine System
- Endocrine glands, hormones, and disorders (e.g., diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)
- Managing diabetes (insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring)
- Thyroid disorders and adrenal conditions (e.g., Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome)
- In-Class Practice Session & Review
Week 5:
- Musculoskeletal System
- Musculoskeletal assessment: joint range of motion, muscle strength
- Disorders: fractures, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis
- Pain management for musculoskeletal conditions
- Integumentary System
- Skin assessment, wound care, pressure ulcer prevention and management
- Common dermatological conditions (e.g., eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections)
- Burns and trauma: stages, wound healing, and infection control
- Mental Health Nursing
- Mental health assessments and therapeutic communication
- Psychiatric disorders: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
- Medications in mental health care (e.g., SSRIs, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers)
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- In-Class Practice Session & Review
Week 6:
- Maternal Health Nursing
- Pregnancy stages, prenatal care, labour, and postpartum care
- Complications during pregnancy: preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, hemorrhage
- New-born care, breastfeeding support, and family planning
- Paediatrics
- Paediatric growth and development milestones
- Common paediatric conditions: asthma, bronchiolitis, croup, dehydration
- Paediatric medication administration and safety considerations
- Paediatric emergencies and nursing interventions
- In-Class Practice Session & Review
Week 7:
- Pharmacology Basics
- Medication classifications (e.g., antibiotics, antihypertensives, analgesics)
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
- Drug interactions, adverse effects, and nursing considerations
- Parenteral Therapies & Blood Products
- IV therapy: indications, types of fluids, administration techniques
- Blood transfusions: types, indications, reactions, and nursing responsibilities
- Intravenous complications: infiltration, phlebitis, and managing adverse events
- IV Medication Administration
- Safe techniques for IV push medications, infusions, and flow rate calculations
- Central line care (PICC, CVCs, port-a-caths)
- Infection control during IV therapy
- In-Class Practice Session & Review
Week 8:
- Comprehensive Review of All Systems
- Consolidating key concepts from all systems covered (cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, neuro, etc.)
- Critical thinking and prioritization exercises to enhance clinical judgment
- Time management tips for test-taking and avoiding exam fatigue
- CPNRE Practice Questions
- Practice with CPNRE-style questions: multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply (SATA), prioritization, and case studies
- Focus on weaker areas, high-yield topics, and clinical decision-making skills
- Test-Taking Strategies
- Review of common question patterns, how to approach complex questions
- Managing test anxiety and strategies to stay calm during the exam
- Last-minute tips for success and exam-day preparationy
- In-Class Practice Session & Review
Week 9 & 10 Mock exams (4 Mocks)