CCRN

Specialties CCU

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Specializes in ICU-CCRN, CVICU, SRNA.

First off to say, Im veeery excited to pass this test. I did today, with flying colors. However when I mentioned to the other nurses that I had the CCRN to take this Friday I got- 2 eye-rolls,:uhoh3: 7 sighs, and couple of nasty comments about how useless it is. So now I can even tell anyone that I got it. Especially that I am a new CV nurse and new to the unit-but obviously not new to ICU. Sooo, Im telling you guys :D:yeah:

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.

Congratulations! It's too bad it's not more important in our unit - mine makes a big deal out of anyone who passes. Hopefully next year for me :)

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Specializes in ICU-CCRN, CVICU, SRNA.

Nope, I told my preceprtor and she said it is an unnecessary test and it doesnt show anything:(And I dont even get paid any extra or get reimbursed for it-what a bummer..

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Keep your victories to yourself. Most people couldn't care less. Don't forget to sign "RN, CCRN" though!

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Specializes in Emergency Dept, ICU.

Congrats, don't let those whom are jelous ruin your week. Good Job!

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Specializes in CTICU.

Well going by your preceptor's logic, any certification must be "unnecessary"!! Be proud of yourself - certification shows that you took the initiative to ensure you're the best you can be in your specialty.

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Specializes in Med-Surg Nursing.

Congratulations on passing the test! I for one thought it was harder than the NCLEX-RN.

I think those that devalue the CCRN cert. are those who probably don't want to bother to prepare themselves for the exam and then sit for the test. They are jealous!

Congrats to you!! Be PROUD of this!! Don't hide it!

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Specializes in ICU/ER/Flight.

Congrat's! Sorry your fellow RN's don't seem too supportive, but the cert DOES matter to you, your pts, and all of us that have made it a goal. Congrat's again! :up:

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Congratulations!

I just passed the test this month also, and I think it's a huge achievement and where I work it's a great accomplishment. Where I work you actually get a bonus for it. And it looks great on your resume because I just transferred to another hospital and they add to your hourly rate. Be proud!!!

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Congratulations! I also got CCRN about a year ago. Our hospital is trying to encourage all critical care nurses to get CCRN but there is a lot of "bleagh!! with tongue sticking out" going on. Perhaps it is because there is not any monetary incentive . . . just personal satisfaction, and an "attaboy" from management.

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Specializes in SICU, TICU, CVICU, Flight RN.

Congratulations, I'm now begining to study for this test.. If you dont mind sharing, what aids did you use for this test??

Thanks.

EM

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Specializes in ICU, ED.

Congrats! Be loud and be proud that you have passed! Those with the rolling eyes are probably complacent and settled into their work. Don't let them get you down. You have now shown yourself, your work and future employers that you have taken the initiative to take a test that proves you have a level of knowledge/expertise in your field. Do we roll our eyes when a MD gets certified in a specialty field? NO! We expect them to! We should have the same expectations of our peers.

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