CCRN- CSC cert

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Hi guys,

I work in a trauma ICU. However, I sometimes float to CTICU, and find it interesting to work in this specialty unit. I've been floated for almost two years. However, I never take care for the fresh open heart, instead of post op day 1/day 2.

Today I signed up to take CSC, hopefully, can be transferred to this unit later. I would love to hear your input on how to study and pass the CSC test. thank you

[bec16, BSN, RN]

Did you take yours yet?

[RachelP_CRNA2B, BSN, RN]

I'd love to hear some updated info on the test as well. I'm scheduled to take mine next week. I've worked in CTICU for a year now, recover cases including CABGs and valves as well as heart/lung transplants. I can't find any really useful information that's been posted within the last year on the exam, so my studying has been done a bit blindly I feel, which is feeding my test anxiety!

I've used AACN's CSC PowerPoint slides, Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse by T. Hodge, and Cardiac Surgery Essentials by Hardin/Kaplow. The Surgery Essentials also has an online question bank that I've been using minimally; there aren't any rationales and I find the questions to be quite challenging.

What's everyone else done to prepare? The lack of prep materials is stressing me out!

[bec16, BSN, RN]

I think you should be fine! I took mine and passed with around 1 year of experience in the CVICU. I only read Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nurses. It helped me a little, but I think if you have appropriate experience recovering hearts, you'll be fine.

[RachelP_CRNA2B, BSN, RN]

I think you should be fine! I took mine and passed with around 1 year of experience in the CVICU. I only read Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nurses. It helped me a little, but I think if you have appropriate experience recovering hearts, you'll be fine.

Thanks so much for the reply!

Hoping I'll be okay!

CONGRATS!!!!

[RachelP_CRNA2B, BSN, RN]

Just passed my CSC today!!!