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.
    • 360
      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

While its fresh on the brain, I'll post what I remember about the test.

Peritoneal Dialysis & exchange solution of 4.25%

Liver lac & treatment with hemodynamic profile cvp2, wedge 5, C.I 2.1

Not a lot of hemodynamics though which I focused my whole studying around

Different types of MI's

HHNK

DI

Lots of questions about the synergy model

Early mechanical bowel obstruction

AAA & complications with choices of compartment syndrome, intra-abd bleeding, renal fx or cva

DKA

DIC

That's about as much as I remember :yawn:

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kimberlee denise 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 ...

cardio 93%

pulmonary 86%

endocrine, hematology, neuro & gi 100%

multisystem 90%

synergy 88%

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congratulations, kimberlee denise, rn, bsn, ccrn!!!!

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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%

congratulations nurse bates!!!

ccrn!!!!! way to go!!!!

what an awesome score!!!!

very impressive.

whoooooo hoooooo!!!!!!!!!

:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

:ancong!:

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Specializes in CTICU.
:yeah: What great scores - well done Kimberlee!! :bowingpur
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Thanks everyone!

The newness has finally worn off.

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Thanks everyone!

The newness has finally worn off.

What are you going to do (or have you done) to reward yourself??

:p:p:p :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

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Ok, I have just read through everyone of these messages and just purchased the Gasparis Vonfrolio DVDs and Pass CCRN. I have been wanting to do this for a long time and all of you have inspired me to go for it. I have been an ICU nurse for 13 years and did 2 years in cardiac step-down before that. Eight years in a med/surg ICU and the last 5 years in trauma/neuro/surgical ICU.

Assuming I get all of my materials in about a week, what should my timeline be as far as studying/taking the test? How long did most of you prepare?

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.
Ok, I have just read through everyone of these messages and just purchased the Gasparis Vonfrolio DVDs and Pass CCRN. I have been wanting to do this for a long time and all of you have inspired me to go for it. I have been an ICU nurse for 13 years and did 2 years in cardiac step-down before that. Eight years in a med/surg ICU and the last 5 years in trauma/neuro/surgical ICU.

Assuming I get all of my materials in about a week, what should my timeline be as far as studying/taking the test? How long did most of you prepare?

If I recall, you have a 3 month window in which to schedule your exam, once you apply to take it. With your vast experience, that will be plenty of time if you spend an hour or so a day preparing. I am sure that others will respond with their timelines as well.....

Welcome to our little group of CCRN's!!!

:wlcmggrp::grpwlcm:

You WILL be successful, there is no doubt about it!!

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Specializes in ICU-my whole life!!.

3 months minimum. A lot will depend on how tired you are after a 12 hour shift. With your experience and the materials, you will do well. Congrats to all that have recently passed and joined the ranks in the CCRN world.

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.

Hey graduate_2002!!! Tomorrow is your date, is it not??? How are you feeling?

I know you are going to pass!!!, just go in confident and remember don't let those 25 unanswerable questions rattle you!! You are already a CCRN certified nurse!! You have done all the preparation, now just go in there and get through this last leg of your journey. Also, what are you going to do to reward yourself?? Very important that you do something to acknowledge your hard work and commitment!!!

Sending you good wishes and white light!! Let us know....Go for it sister!!!

:yeah::yeah::yeah: :anpom::anpom::anpom: go graduate_2002!!!!!

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Hey graduate_2002!!! Tomorrow is your date, is it not??? How are you feeling?

I know you are going to pass!!!, just go in confident and remember don't let those 25 unanswerable questions rattle you!! You are already a CCRN certified nurse!! You have done all the preparation, now just go in there and get through this last leg of your journey. Also, what are you going to do to reward yourself?? Very important that you do something to acknowledge your hard work and commitment!!!

Sending you good wishes and white light!! Let us know....Go for it sister!!!

:yeah::yeah::yeah: :anpom::anpom::anpom: go graduate_2002!!!!!

Yes tomorrow is the BIG day! I feel nervous, but confident that I will pass. Today I have been relaxing and trying not to think about it much :lol2:

I will check in tomorrow and let you know how it went, thanks for the inspiration :bow:

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