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.
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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.

yeah, that is exactly how I felt about those 25 questions, really rattled me...I wasn't sure that I was going to pass. They seem to be at the beginning of the test, if I recall, so you feel that you aren't getting many correct....eeeeyyyyoooowwww that makes me SO mad!!! I really believe it is ultimately about handling stress, because you have to remain centered and together, to make it through the rest of the test.

Now that you are CCRN certified, I really hope you will be a frequent visitor to this thread! Please let us know how it is received at work! And let us know what you decide to do for yourself!!

Again, my hearty congrats!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah:

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
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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congratulations, incublissrn, ccrn!!!!!

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Specializes in Cardiac.

:hpygrp:congrats incublissrn !!!!!

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.
Very cool scenario!

Looks to me that the patient went from the hyperdynamic stage to the hypodynamic stage of septic shock.

I would have gotten him on a bipap immediately as bridge to likey intubation given his decreased level of consciousness. It would depend if he were able to maintain his airway or not (of course).

The guy needs a central line ASAP. In my institution, Levophed would be the pressor of choice, if ineffective Vaso would be added (at a set rate).

Lets get some antibiotics on board, probably Zosyn or Levaquin.

We need to give fluids per CVP, but lets get renal involved, given the failure. This may be a good time to intubate, since fluid balance will be an issue. Titrate Diprivan to effect. Send a sputum spec for culture.

Looks like the guy has some serious PVD. Is he diabetic? What is his Cardiac status? Lets get a cardiac enzyme series. The guy will probably needs an insulin gtt. Also, lets get a bedside ultrasound of his lower extremities after pt stabilized.

Also lets get a lactate, CMP, lytes, CBC with diff, what are his neutrophils? A Cortisol stim test, then q 8hr Solu Medrol asap.

Lets start replacing lytes per renal.

Hey Burnt, what really happened???!!! :uhoh3::uhoh3::uhoh3:

Good Lord, Woman!! How did you get that??? I genuinely feel stupid...:confused:

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

So far the news has been well received at work! I have been congratulated by management and staff. A doctor overheard the nurses talking about it and congratulated me too! I get my name put on a plaque on our unit. For my reward I decided to buy myself a CCRN pin and badge holder. I earned it and want people to see it! :)

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Getting ready to take my CCRN tomorrow. :uhoh21: Will get back here tomorrow night to let you guys know how I did-hopefully with initials in hand:)

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Good luck!!!

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Getting ready to take my CCRN tomorrow. :uhoh21: Will get back here tomorrow night to let you guys know how I did-hopefully with initials in hand:)

HI!!! Good luck! Thanks for letting us know. Have you used the Gasparis/Dennison formula? Sending you good wishes and the white knowledge of wisdom............hehe:yeah::yeah::yeah:

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

Good luck!

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I used the Pass CCRN CD only & Springhouse Review for Critical Care Nuring Certification (4th Ed)

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
I used the Pass CCRN CD only & Springhouse Review for Critical Care Nuring Certification (4th Ed)

Hit it out of the park, legaltrends!!! :yeah::yeah::yeah:

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Kimberlee Denise Bates RN,BSN,CCRN

It was terrible!!!

I got 111 correct answers with a passing score of 87 correct answers? Maybe the 111 is due to those 25 non-graded questions

I got 33% on Renal which sucked!

Cardio 93%

Pulmonary 86%

Endocrine, Hematology, Neuro & GI 100%

Multisystem 90%

Synergy 88%

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