CCRN question

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.

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.

Pass CCRN by Robin Dennison.

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.

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!

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.

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!