[elizzy]

Has anyone recently taken it? I'm taking it in 2 weeks, and I'm finding the cardiac section a little troublesome. (to say the least) Any tips or suggestions?

[sunshines66]

It has been a while since I took the exam (92), but I found the best help in a question and answer book. I wasn't use to how the questions where asked, and found with the answers it helped get me in the right frame of mind to correctly answer the question. I also use AACN Clinical reference for critical care nurses. It is a book that puts things together quickly if you feel you dont know the content as well. I bought that book too and have referenced it many times.

Good luck on the test!

[RaginCajunRN]

I hope this reply isn't too late. If you have already taken the exam, I hope you did well. Otherwise, if you are still studying, I recommend you read the AACN Core Curriculum. The whole thing. Then look at the Core Curriculum study guides and go through each of the tests. Make sure to know your hemodynamics really good. Lots of Swan numbers on the test. Don't forget about your ethical questions, there thrown in there too. Cardiac and Respiratory sections are huge. Few questions on GI, and endocrine from what i remember. Just took mine in 03. Good Luck.....

Derek RN,BSN,CCRN