Anyone preparing for the CNML?

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Specializes in PICU / MICU / CICU.

I'm starting to prepare to take the CNML test at the end of September. Anyone taken it yet? Anyone have any good study tips? They have a very extensive reading list on the certification website. The reading list alone could take a year. It would be nice if a study guide was available. Anyone want to set up a study group?

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Specializes in Medical Surgical & Nursing Manaagement.

I've taken the Nurse Executive certification from ANCC. ANCC offered a two day seminar which I found very helpful. Good Luck.

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Specializes in PICU / MICU / CICU.

I passed the CNML. It was a very hard test. 50% pass rate versus the CCRN which is about 65%.

Key points:

Time factor- You have to pace yourself. Only 2 hours for 110 questions.

Point of view of a Manager-All the questions should be answered in the context of a nurse manager.

Test tacking strategies-Answer all questions even if you have to guess. Remove destractors and pick your best guess. Mark it to return if you have time towards the end.

Practice your math-A few math questions and since you can't use calculators you have to remember you elementary long division and multiplication. Practice, practice, practice. I had 3 long math questions

email me if you have more questions.

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Hello EastCoast! Congratulations on passing the CNML. Any guidance on what to read and studying material? Thank you!

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What kind of math questions you had

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