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Nov 07, 2009 02:05 AM

CCRN question

by AnRNIam

Hi, I'm sure you hear this question a lot but I think the answers very over the years. How far in advance should you start studying for CCRN and what are the best materials out to aid in studying?


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from Nccity2002
Old Nov 07, 2009, 02:29 AM

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Hi AnRNIM,
Dependig on your experience (at least two years in ICU), I would say, give yourself at least three months. I use the Core and the questions/answer review book by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. There are five hundred questions with rationale...very helpful.

Good Luck.
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Old Nov 08, 2009, 08:40 AM

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Pass CCRN CDROM and Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio CCRN CRAM review DVDs. The only two resources I used. Studied for about two weeks. Passed with flying colors.
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Old Nov 08, 2009, 07:03 PM

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Pass CCRN by Robin Dennison.
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from ghillbert
Old Nov 08, 2009, 07:30 PM

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There's an enormous "CCRN" thread if you would like to do a search on the forums - it has a lot of valuable info that would be worthwhile reading.
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Old Nov 12, 2009, 04:38 AM

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Right out of school I got the Notes on ICU Nursing by Hammerschmidt and Mulholland. Its a good book about equipment and basic skills. But pretty much you can read the book online @ icufaqs.com. I am kinda looking for a book more on Patho now. My friend has the Pass CCRN book.... which I'm not really looking to take anytime soon but I think I might buy it just to read.

I'm open to suggestions too!
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Old Nov 12, 2009, 07:33 AM

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Pass CCRN is a kickass book. Lots of hardcore pathophysiology in it.

I want to take my CCRN by June, I'll have the hours required and it would make my CRNA app look pretty nice.
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from stressgal
Old Nov 16, 2009, 10:37 PM

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I studied for about 2 1/2 months with the Laura G videos and Pass CCRN questions. I spent a little bit more time as I work in a 13 bed community hospital ICU. We have about two baloon pump patients and a handful of PA lines annually. I passed the first time, but boy was it the hardest test I have ever taken. I am preparing to study for the CMC certification over the winter months. Good luck!
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