RN-BC in med-surg vs PCCN

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Hi,

I work on a cardiac tele floor and have decided to study and take a certification exam and be certified. Not sure which one I should go for, anybody have taken both who can tell the difference. Was thinking of taking the med-surg one first and then go for PCCN, but then now I'm re-thinking and the PCCN might be better since a few of our nurses on the floor already have it and the hospital hosts once a year reviews for the PCCN. Which one do you think is more difficult? Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

AnnaVB

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Hello,

I also have this similar question and would appreciate some insight. I currently work on a med-surg/tele floor, almost for 2 years now. Prior, I worked 2 years on a cardiac/vascular stepdown unit. I want to pursue certification but am not sure if I should get the RN-BC or PCCN. I don't mind the med/surg floor, but miss the higher acuity patients on the stepdown unit. Since I'm not sure where I will "end up" in the long term, any suggestions on which certification I should go for? Any downsides of just going for the PCCN even though I might be in med/surg longer?

Thanks so much :)

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