Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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  1. I have or would like to get my CCRN certification: (you may select more than one)

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      Yes
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      No
    • 365
      If yes: I get some kind of financial reward or incentive to achieve and maintain certification.
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      If yes: There is no financial reward or incentive at my institution for CCRN certification.
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      If yes: I have or can have CCRN on my name badge or there is other forms of acknowledgement.
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      If yes: I find the certification has empowered my practice and would encourage others to pursue it.
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      If yes: It really hasn't been worth the work and I would discourage others from pursuing it.
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      If no: I don't have the certification and feel no need or have had negative experiences.
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      If no: I would like to pursue it, but have had difficulty getting motivated.
    • 12
      I am undecided.

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Is there anyone else out there who is currently studying for the CCRN exam and would like to start a thread as perhaps a study and support group? I have just applied for the exam and have not yet set a date, but about in 3 months is when I will be taking it. I would love to be in communication with others in the same boat! I hope there is at least one other nurse out there! Thanks!

deeDawntee

Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
hi everyone! just checking in again to share the good news...

i passed!!!! 98/125.. 78%..

i decided to move my exam from two weeks ago to yesterday.. i listened and agreed to deedawntee's advice to give myself more time to study.. and indeed everything that we're talking about here is true.. the score that you're making on the pass ccrn cd test is almost an accurate reflection of how you're going to do on the actual test.. so here i am.. happy that im done with it.. next goal is for the gre exam.. thanks guys and good luck to y'all!!!

congratulations!!

stillwater!!!

ccrn!!! ahead of schedule!!

way to go!!!!

you rock!!!!!!

:smiley_aa:smiley_aa:smiley_aa

:bow::bow::bow:

hey!! let us know how it was for you. and, what are your plans with the gre? are you going on to crna school?? that is very cool!!

tell us a little about yourself!!! if you want to.... ;););)

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Specializes in ICU (hearts,trauma,NICU, PICU, ER).

Hello everyone

Just want to wish all those new CCRN congradulations on Passing :w00t:

U guys have the guts to just Go for it. I on the other hand, still have my worries if I know enough to pass it.

My bestfriend who I've studied with for about 1yr just passed it on Friday. I'm happy for her. With that I've gotten the courge to fill out the application & write the check & place in an envelop. Now it's just a matter of me mailing it. :uhoh21:

I hate this feelings but I think I'll wait a bit more & study of it.

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Hello everyone

Just want to wish all those new CCRN congradulations on Passing :w00t:

U guys have the guts to just Go for it. I on the other hand, still have my worries if I know enough to pass it.

My bestfriend who I've studied with for about 1yr just passed it on Friday. I'm happy for her. With that I've gotten the courge to fill out the application & write the check & place in an envelop. Now it's just a matter of me mailing it. :uhoh21:

I hate this feelings but I think I'll wait a bit more & study of it.

Hey Bronx,

Thanks so much for posting. I know the CCRN seems like an overwhelming feat, but I promise, that you as a successful ICU nurse, could pass it without ANY problem given that you study the right material. On one hand, there seems to be an infinite amount of information that one has to absorb... and that is true for ALL of is in this field; there will always be more to learn. However, the test is really not THAT hard. You have to see yourself equal to the challenge, because there is NO DOUBT in my mind that you certainly are. How do I know?? Because you are an ICU nurse, you made it through nursing school and passed the NCLEX!! Obviously you have a good head on your shoulders. ;););)

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.

Hi Bronx,

Did you send off that check for the CCRN??? Just wondering?

Also, how is everyone else doing with studying?

How are all of my old CCRN buddies doing with the upcoming holidays??

Hey, please check in....I miss you!!! :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

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Specializes in ICU (hearts,trauma,NICU, PICU, ER).

Hey what up,

I'll be honest I haven't send it. I just had a brithday & I want a break from CCRN brain fry. The army just really wants ICU nurses certified they are even giving us money for it. Like I need any more stress. I need to breathe. :rolleyes:

I'll let all the buddies know when I've done it. It will be after the holidays.

Thanks DeeDawntee ;)

Hi Bronx,

Did you send off that check for the CCRN??? Just wondering?

Also, how is everyone else doing with studying?

How are all of my old CCRN buddies doing with the upcoming holidays??

Hey, please check in....I miss you!!! :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Hey what up,

I'll be honest I haven't send it. I just had a brithday & I want a break from CCRN brain fry. The army just really wants ICU nurses certified they are even giving us money for it. Like I need any more stress. I need to breathe. :rolleyes:

I'll let all the buddies know when I've done it. It will be after the holidays.

Thanks DeeDawntee ;)

You will know when you are ready, it is not worth it if it becomes a stressful unpleasant task you have to survive. I think it should be a fun, confidence-building process...I believe that is really what the underlying intention is for the CCRN. Thanks for the reply. Happy Birthday and have a great holiday season!!

:biggringi Happy Birthday Bronx!!! :balloons::balloons::balloons:

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.

merry christmas ccrners!!!

happy new year!!!

:santa1::santa1::santa1: :santa2::santa2::santa2:

here's hoping you had lots of time off to enjoy with family and friends or you got lots of overtime and will have a huge paycheck!!!

check-in everybody....what's up?

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Specializes in ICU, Research, Corrections.

check-in everybody....what's up?

funny, i was just thinking of you yesterday! i am looking forward to going back to work the first week of feb. and getting some fat paychecks.

still rehabing lue, shoulder, scapula after my disastrous fall on 9/1/07 in which i herniated c4 - c7!

happy holidays, and be careful out there!

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I got the Dennison book for Christmas as one of my presents, lol. DH saw me look at it one too many times and bought it for me!

Now, with Laura's CDs, the book, and a goal date of Summer of '08, I've got no excuses!!

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Ugh.

Looks like I've got some work to do...

I got a 60%. :uhoh21::uhoh21:

Well, I took the test cold. I can do better.

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Ugh.

Looks like I've got some work to do...

I got a 60%. :uhoh21::uhoh21:

Well, I took the test cold. I can do better.

60 %!!! That's great!!! You only have 10% to go to pass!! Wow!! I am impressed!!

Obviously you know your stuff, now it is just a matter of getting used to the questions and understanding the rationales behind their approach. I know that getting your CCRN isn't just about the letters behind your name, it is the whole process....so I can understand that you would want to take your time and take it in the summer, but you are soooo close, that you could take it much sooner if you really wanted to. You rock my friend!!

Thanks for checking in!! :lol2::lol2::lol2:

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Just an FYI that in February (19 & 20) the Atlanta AACN is sponsoring a review course for anyone interested in getting their certification. The speaker for the CCRN is Barbara Pope who I actually went to her review at the Trends conference in Philadelphia last year. She is AMAZING...I went to her review, studied alittle over the weekend and passed the exam that monday.

I think they will be posting registration forms this week on their website @:

atlantaaacn.org

Best of luck to you!

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