[Dreamweaver2be]

To those of you out there who already have your CCRN, how long did you take to study in preparation for the exam?

[JenSICU_CCRN]

Well, I have always kept up with current studies and research. I also look up procedures, diagnoses, labs, etc that I have questions about. I also went to a review by Laura Gasperis von Frolio one year prior to sitting for the exam. As far as hitting the books hard prior to my exam, I studied for a month prior to taking it and I took it after I had 2 years experience. I focused on cardiac and respiratory mainly...my strength is neuro and cardiac is my weakness. I also took the self-assessment exam offered by the AACN and although pricey ($50) welol worth the investment and time. HTH.

Jenny

[UCDSICURN]

A couple weeks...Gasperis' tapes and Pass CCRN cd-rom...that's it...it's really not that hard of an exam...

[als4f]

I studied for a couple of months off and on and then studied really hard the week before the test. I used the book by Laura Gasoeris Von Frolio. My work also had one of her tapes which was extremely helpful. I also used a book call Critical Care Certification. It was very helpful, especially with cardiac and pulmonary. I also did not think the test was as bad as everyone said, but I also felt like I was prepared for it. Good Luck!

[dogbone]

None...........really.......................

[GregRN]

Not to hijack your thread, dreamweaver, but I'm also wondering how much experience these folks had before taking the test, both ICU and "other" nursing/RN experience.

7500...

[JenSICU_CCRN]

2.5 years experience prior to CCRN exam, and NO...I didn't think it was easy. I did very well on it, and also am a good test taker, but I still thought it was difficult.

Jenny

[als4f]

I had 4 years of nursing experience. 3 of which were ICU.

[GmanRN]

Nada. I figured 10 years of experience was preparation enough. It was indeed.

[dogbone]

Originally Posted by GregRN

Not to hijack your thread, dreamweaver, but I'm also wondering how much experience these folks had before taking the test, both ICU and "other" nursing/RN experience.

7500...

Graduated nursing school in 93.........took and passed ccrn in 95.