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
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      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.
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      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.
I borrowed the disk from a co-worker and took another practice exam. I got 129/150- 86%!

Cardio- 36 out of 47

Pulmonary- 20 out of 26

GI- 4 out of 6

Neuro- 5 out of 5

Renal- 8 out of 8

Endocrine- 9 out of 9

Hematology/Immunology- 7 out of 8

Multisystem- 12 out of 12

Prof. Caring & Ethical Practice- 28 out of 29

I pray I do as well (or better) on the real deal! Test day is only 2 weeks away now.

I think I'll feel ready after I review pacep & Gasparis one more time before test date.

You are a rockin and a roolin!! Way to go my dear!!! Yaaayyyyy!!!!!

:clpty:the CCRN dance!!!!! hehehehe

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Cardio: 42/47

Pulm: 24/26

GI: 6/6

Neuro: 5/5

Renal: 5/8

Endocrine: 8/9

Heme: 6/8

Multisystem: 12/12

Prof. Caring: 23/29

131/150 = 87%

I was getting about 78% on my practice tests but I reviewed the material I kept getting wrong and this test was better. I'm starting to memorize the answers though. What percentage do I need to pass the test?

WAY TO GO!!! Inculbliss!! You are going to do GREAT!! Passing is 70% and it is OK if you are memorizing some of the answers because those same or similar questions will be there on the actual exam and if you know WHY those are the right anwers (in other words, understand the rationales) that is what matters. NO ONE on this entire thread has ever done worse on the actual exam than on the Dennison quizzes, if anything people do a little better. Personally, I was getting 80% on the quizzes and I got 80% on the exam. So don't worry, you will PASS!!! :mad::mad::mad:

Be calm, be confident.... you are already a CCRN certified nurse!!! No doubt about it!!!

:anpom::anpom::anpom: you go girl!!!!!!

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

Ok, good. I was starting to doubt myself but not anymore. CCRN here I come!

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Ok, good. I was starting to doubt myself but not anymore. CCRN here I come!

That's the spirit! You are already a CCRN certified nurse, you just have to go through the motions to let the rest of the world know!!!:p:p:p

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

I take the test today at 1:30. I'll let you know how it went when I get home!

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Specializes in ER/ICU/PACU/ Nurse Anesthetist.

Best of Luck!!!!!!

I know you're gonna do great :yeah:

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
I take the test today at 1:30. I'll let you know how it went when I get home!

Oh My Gosh, Incubliss!! I didn't know your test was coming up this soon!! You are going to do GREAT!! Sending you white light and good wishes!!!

:yeah::yeah::yeah:

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

I kept my test date a secret for as long as I could, hehe.

I passed!!! :balloons: I got 115/150 which is almost exactly what I got on my last two practice tests. I'm so glad it's over and it feels like a great achievement! I haven't decided on a reward yet :nuke:

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

Or is it 115/125 if 25 questions don't count? Oh well, doesn't really matter.

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
i kept my test date a secret for as long as i could, hehe.

i passed!!! :balloons: i got 115/150 which is almost exactly what i got on my last two practice tests. i'm so glad it's over and it feels like a great achievement! i haven't decided on a reward yet :nuke:

wooooo hoooooo!!!!!

yaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

congratulations ccrn!!!!!!!!!!

:clphnds::clphnds::clphnds:

:hpygrp::ancong!::ancong!:

:urck::urck::urck:

hey all of you out there!!!!

another one gets her ccrn!!!!!!

:bow::bow::bow:

did you have any verbatim questions from dennison?? what are your general thoughts/feelings now that it is over? did any of those "25 unscored" questions rattle you? (they did me, i have to admit)

do something nice for yourself, because this is huge. i can't believe how many nurses where i work really would like to get the cert, but just never work towards it. be sure to do something nice for yourself to never forget your commitment to yourself, your patients and nursing.:yeah:

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Specializes in ER/ICU/PACU/ Nurse Anesthetist.
i kept my test date a secret for as long as i could, hehe.

i passed!!! :balloons: i got 115/150 which is almost exactly what i got on my last two practice tests. i'm so glad it's over and it feels like a great achievement! i haven't decided on a reward yet :nuke:

[color=mediumturquoise]woo hoo!!!!!!!! congrats incublissrn, ccrn!!!!!!!!!

:yeah::yeah::balloons::balloons::balloons::clpty:

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

:tku:

Well the first question was about an overdose and I definitely didn't know the answer. I hate when you don't know the answer to the first question on a test! I was sweating those 25 unscored ones too! They make you feel like you are going to fail.

One question was right off Dennison but the answer choices were different.

The content on the Pass CCRN exams is so similar to the exam. They helped me a ton. I think studying with the Gasparis DVDs and Pass CCRN tests is the perfect studying plan.

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