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:monkeydance: Does anyone have Idea what BKAT consists of? Switching jobs, CVICU RN for 8 years...haven't taken one of these for that long? Any suggestions/ideas? Little Nervous!:idea:

thank you for taking the time...I just want to know what to expect.I knew what to expect for nclex, tncc,enpc,acls, etc just by preparing a little bit, and it makes all the difference in the world. I appreciate your effort!

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Specializes in nursery, L and D.

No prob...........all she could say is no she doesn't have it right? I emailed her, hopefully will her back from her soon, I'll let y'all know!

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Specializes in ER.

I think I can get you a copy of it, let me check. They tried to get us to use it, first telling us itwas for survey purposes only and then saying they were counting it against us. Le me do some checking, we had 2 versions of it. I will get back to you tomorrow if your still interested.

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Thanks...all of the nurses in this unit are stressing, and are afraid of being "weeded out" based on bkat scores...this is entirely conceivable . Again, we prepared for nclex, acls,tncc,enpc,etc...why is this so different?

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Is there any way to get a copy of the content or a list of possible questions that will be on the BKAT, I too am changing from one hospital to another, in critical care and have to take the BKAT, a little nervous bc I don't know what to expect?

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Specializes in Critical care/ER, SRNA.
:monkeydance: Does anyone have Idea what BKAT consists of? Switching jobs, CVICU RN for 8 years...haven't taken one of these for that long? Any suggestions/ideas? Little Nervous!:idea:

I have just taken the bkat 2 times in the past month

because i signed up with 2 different agencies and 2 of the hospitals I would be working at required it. I have been in critical care for 11 years and did not find the test too diff. And, if you have been in CVICU for 8 years, you will do fine. There are questions over each body system. I remember a few questions i couldn't answer that were related to CVVH, but the rest were related to things I have been practicing for years.

The test is 100 questions and you can miss up to 20 questions. It is just another test hospitals want you to do because they think passing a test means you know what you are doing!! hehehe!! :lol2:

Good luck and don't stress too much!!

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HI! I am in the same situation whereas I am nervous about taking this test since I have been out of school for 12 years. I hear new grads do well, but the experienced ones have difficulty. I am looking to obtain a copy for review. Is anyone able to forward a copy? I can't seem to individually contact those on the thread that may have access to one. You can reach me at [email protected]

I would be unbelievably grateful to anyone who can!!!

Thanks and God Bless, Gina

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Hi - anyone out there with help preparing for the BKAT 6? I am changing cities and my new facility tests with this tool. Help?

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Hi - anyone out there with help preparing for the BKAT 6? I am changing cities and my new facility tests with this tool. Help?

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Specializes in ICU.

At the site..............

http://nursing.cua.edu/research/toth-bkat7s.cfm

Requests for Copies of the BKAT-7S

The BKAT-7S is being provided at cost to nurses who work in critical care as a service to nursing and to the ministry that nursing represents. A payment of $12.50 is requested to cover photocopying, postage, handling, the BKAT Research Award, and continued validity and reliability testing. Permission to use the BKAT-7S and to photocopy it can be obtained by writing to Jean C Toth, RN, MSN, PhD, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064 ([email protected]).

Notice on this site as well...............

The BKAT is only one measure of basic knowledge in critical care nursing and is not to be used in screening, hiring, or firing situations. It is copyrighted Ó and may not be altered, added to, or used in part. Permission must be obtained to use the BKAT.

obviously there are several BKAT test, so the question is which one do you need.

Other BKATs Available

BKAT-7 for Adult Critical Care (2006)

BKAT-7S for Telemetry/Progressive Care (2007)

PEDS-BKAT5 for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

NICU-BKAT3 for Neonatal ICU (2004)

ED-BKAT for the Emergency Department (2006)

Any of which can be purchased for $12.50.............

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I am a new traveler and will be working in a facility requires the Bkat for ICU. I was told by a friend that she knew someone who just took the test for tele and had several tele strips to analize. If anyone has a copy of the cc bkat i would greatly apprciate getting a copy or some sort of study guide . I have been an ICU nurse for only a year and half and i don't want t be sent home for not passin this test. you can pm me or email me also

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did u ever get a copy? Can you PLLLLEASE help me if you did? Im in a similar situation. [email protected] thank you!!!!!

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