Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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  1. I have or would like to get my CCRN certification: (you may select more than one)

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      Yes
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      No
    • 365
      If yes: I get some kind of financial reward or incentive to achieve and maintain certification.
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      If yes: There is no financial reward or incentive at my institution for CCRN certification.
    • 360
      If yes: I have or can have CCRN on my name badge or there is other forms of acknowledgement.
    • 291
      If yes: I find the certification has empowered my practice and would encourage others to pursue it.
    • 13
      If yes: It really hasn't been worth the work and I would discourage others from pursuing it.
    • 5
      If no: I don't have the certification and feel no need or have had negative experiences.
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      If no: I would like to pursue it, but have had difficulty getting motivated.
    • 12
      I am undecided.

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Is there anyone else out there who is currently studying for the CCRN exam and would like to start a thread as perhaps a study and support group? I have just applied for the exam and have not yet set a date, but about in 3 months is when I will be taking it. I would love to be in communication with others in the same boat! I hope there is at least one other nurse out there! Thanks!

deeDawntee

Hello, I am planning on taking a review course in Louisville, Ky starting in Aug. It is a one day a month course to prepare for testing in Dec. I am thinking about buying a bood called- The Specialty of Rehab Nursing, a Core Curriculum. Fourth ED. Have you heard of it? What study material are you using?:confused:

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Hello, I am planning on taking a review course in Louisville, Ky starting in Aug. It is a one day a month course to prepare for testing in Dec. I am thinking about buying a bood called- The Specialty of Rehab Nursing, a Core Curriculum. Fourth ED. Have you heard of it? What study material are you using?:confused:. OOOPS it see you are talking about the CCRN, sorry
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Specializes in CVICU, MICU, CCRN-CSC.

Hi. I take the test on Sept 16th. I have only told about 3 people where I work (two my bosses) that I am taking it. I have the AACN review CD-ROMS and the Review book by Gasparis Vonfrolio and PASS CCRN by Dennison. I am nervous. I scheduled to take it after the kids start back to school. Next I want to take the CSC certification (God willing I pass the CCRN)

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Specializes in CVICU, MICU, CCRN-CSC.
I have such a tiny brain though....oh well, you're right....I tend to have a negative attitude sometimes

does anyone here do cvvh/prisma? I'm looking for some kind of online ed thing

crrtonline.com

The bad part about crrt is that usually your patients are IN THE TOILET and circling the drain. Lots of paperwork and RUN RUNNING. Keep lots if the little blue hemastats (real ones will puncture the kine) and REALLY talk to the dialysis nurses. They can give you all kinds of great tricks. (like how to return blood FAST)

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Hi. I take the test on Sept 16th. I have only told about 3 people where I work (two my bossess) that I am taking it. I have the AACN review CD-ROMS and the Review book by Gasparis Vonfrolio and PASS CCRN by Dennison. I am nerovus. I scheduled to take it after the kids start back to school. Next I want to take the CSC certification (God willing I pass the CCRN)

YYAAAAAYYYYY!!!! Welcome on board!!! You make the 9th person on this thread who is going to be taking the test in the next couple of months!!! The one thing you don't have is the Vonfrolio DVD course. That is very helpful. She steps you through every system in a very entertaining way and points out specifics that you should know. It also comes with a study guide with pearls that are very good. I am using that course as my main focus. I also have David Woodruff's course, in which he guarantees you will pass the test or he will pay for your next exam, but Dr Laura's is much better. It is $150 on her website greatnurses.com and you could sell it afterwards on ebay, if you felt you could part with it!!! She has become my new nursing hero! She is totally pro-nurse and a huge advocate for nurses. I have been told that hemodynamics is the hardest part of the test, and with your CV background you should do great. I will send you a personal message with tips I have received.

:lol2::lol2::lol2: :lol2::lol2::lol2: :lol2::lol2::lol2: the 9 of us after we pass!!!!

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Specializes in LPN school.
crrtonline.com

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

And welcome! You'll be taking the time around when I'm taking it

:welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome:

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Specializes in CVICU, MICU, CCRN-CSC.
I had a patient on Xigris last december.....

the pharmacy accidentally sent me the bag via the tube system and we had to throw it away (Xigris has to be hand delivered to avoid shaking).

expensive mistake!

I don't know the cost of Xigris but there is a very narrow window that it can be used there is a check list a mile long that patients have to meet the criteria for it. The orgin of the sepsis has to be determined in a certain time frame (yeah sure that happens often). And Xigris can make you bleed. PLT count will going the toilet. We have used it several times usually on younger patients with good results.

By the way....Our PRISMA inservice was a joke. You have to do it a bunch to get it...

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Specializes in MICU, CCRN.

Say, I don't have those DVD's that the rest of you have...would you say it is worth me buying them, even though I have Laura's book and the Pass stuff?? Maybe I'll look on ebay, I'm trying to save my pennies!!

And welcome CVICURN! I'm sure you will do great with that background!

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Say, I don't have those DVD's that the rest of you have...would you say it is worth me buying them, even though I have Laura's book and the Pass stuff?? Maybe I'll look on ebay, I'm trying to save my pennies!!

And welcome CVICURN! I'm sure you will do great with that background!

You are kidding me!! You have got to have her DVD course. She tells you exact questions that will be on the test and her presentation and stories are amazing!! Look for a PM from me.

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Specializes in CVICU, MICU, CCRN-CSC.

How long are the DVD's? Does she have a CD that has questions? I have the book. That's why I have not gone to a review course, I don't do well sitting for HOURS watching stuff (lecture in school almonst killed me). I will watch the parts I have trouble with (Like neuro....give me a heart any day...I run from strokes:uhoh3:) but will it be worth it to buy them? I already have a small fortune invested in this and where I work pays ZERO (really sore subject). I have the AACN lecture that I bought before I found this thread....)

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Specializes in ICU, Research, Corrections.
How long are the DVD's? Does she have a CD that has questions? I have the book. That's why I have not gone to a review course, I don't do well sitting for HOURS watching stuff (lecture in school almonst killed me). I will watch the parts I have trouble with (Like neuro....give me a heart any day...I run from strokes:uhoh3:) but will it be worth it to buy them? I already have a small fortune invested in this and where I work pays ZERO (really sore subject). I have the AACN lecture that I bought before I found this thread....)

They are a set of 6 DVDs and I think 14 hours worth. The neuro section is not a huge portion of the test, cardiac and hemodynamics are at 36% of the test. 20% of the test is just professionalism/ethics. That part is not included in the DVDs - but they are common sense questions that almost any RN can answer. I think you could do without the DVDs if you are strong on cardiac.

I will let you all know more when I take the test on 7/25 :uhoh3:

Say, does anyone know what percent of questions you have to have to pass the test? I know there is 150 questions on it. Anyone? I will say I am not getting more than 60-65% on the Pass CCRN questions after the first round. I am doing nothing but Pass CCRN questions between now and 7/25! (And reading rationales):monkeydance:

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Specializes in ICU, Research, Corrections.

From http://www.certcorp.org/certcorp/certcorp.nsf

"The methodology used to set the minimum passing score is the Angoff Method; this is a criterion-referenced process in which expert judges estimate the passing probability of each item on the test. These judgments are averaged to determine the minimum passing score (i.e., the number of correctly answered items required to pass the examination), to ensure that those who pass the test have demonstrated a sufficient level of knowledge of critical care nursing to warrant certification. Statistical equating procedures are used to ensure that each examination form that is developed will be of a consistent level of difficulty, based on the average difficulty of the items being scored. The number of correct answers required to pass is generally around 70% correct, although the actual passing point can vary somewhat based on the equating process and the minor variations in difficulty among the forms."

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