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Jul 27, 2008 10:26 PM

Nursing Professional Development Borad Certification

by lcprnc

Hi,
I am scheduled to take this exam this Oct 2008. Is there anyone who can give me some tips on how to prepare for this exam? I would realy appreciate it. Thanks!
LCPRNC

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from Effie, RN
Old Jul 28, 2008, 01:41 PM

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I took the exam last July at NNSDO. Took the two day prep class immediately prior offered pre-convention and found it VERY helpful. The class went thru the exam content well, had practice test. Passed the test with flying colors.
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from lcprnc
Old Jul 28, 2008, 07:19 PM

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Congratulations, Effie! Besides taking the prep classses, would you recommend reading specific texts? Unfortunately, I can't take time off to take the classes. I'd have to study on my own so I am hoping that you could give me some tips on study materials.
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from Effie, RN
Old Jul 29, 2008, 11:45 AM
Updated Jul 29, 2008 at 11:46 AM by Effie, RN

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You definitely want to get a copy of the "Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development." You can also get a copy of the 2-day course to self-study on CD which is very effective...I actually did that too before I knew I was going to be able to take it live. If you do those 2 things I'm sure you'll do great! (Both of these are from NNSDO and you can get them online.)
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from lcprnc
Old Jul 29, 2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Effie, RN View Post
You definitely want to get a copy of the "Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development." You can also get a copy of the 2-day course to self-study on CD which is very effective...I actually did that too before I knew I was going to be able to take it live. If you do those 2 things I'm sure you'll do great! (Both of these are from NNSDO and you can get them online.)
You're the best! I'll order them and let you know how I did. I'm supposed to take the first online exam in Oct or Nov of this year. Thanks Effie!
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from Effie, RN
Old Jul 30, 2008, 04:50 PM

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Can't wait to hear back how you did!
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from classicdame
Old Aug 04, 2008, 10:25 AM

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Prior to the exam I purchased the CD from NNSDO on the review course. It was VERY helpful.
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Old Aug 05, 2008, 07:36 PM

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Prior to the exam I purchased the CD from NNSDO on the review course. It was VERY helpful.
I will look into buying one. Thank you! How long is the CD to listen to?
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from Effie, RN
Old Aug 06, 2008, 04:37 PM

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Real-time, I'm not sure...multiple hours but not something you'd sit down and listen to straight through anyway. You can also print off the manual and read through it.
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Old Aug 14, 2008, 07:10 PM

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sorry it took so long to answer. I have been on vacation. I earned 16 contact hours from the CD so I assume that the average time is 16 hours. I was able to convince admin to pay for it since it was half the price of attending the seminar out of town. I drove 3 hrs to Dallas to take the test, had a hypoglycemic episode, had to be rescued by others and leave the room till I felt better, and I still managed to pass. So it can be done!
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