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Dear ER-RN's,

I am working my way throught the exam prep book from ENA. Are the sample questions representative of the questions on the actual exam?

Also, I've been surprised by some of the questions and designated right answers. They seem to be quizzing the "examinee's" knowlege of patho or pharm, but ask their question in a way that implies the nurse should order the test or procedure or drug. Seemed curious to me.

Most of the book has been really challenging and helpful. But there are a few areas on which I'm well informed and the answers they gave were not right. (OK... maybe there were just two or three in the whole book that I've found... but still...) Have there been any controversies over the actual exam and it's specific items?

Thanks for your input!

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing Advanced Practice.
Dear ER-RN's,

I am working my way throught the exam prep book from ENA. Are the sample questions representative of the questions on the actual exam?

Also, I've been surprised by some of the questions and designated right answers. They seem to be quizzing the "examinee's" knowlege of patho or pharm, but ask their question in a way that implies the nurse should order the test or procedure or drug. Seemed curious to me.

Most of the book has been really challenging and helpful. But there are a few areas on which I'm well informed and the answers they gave were not right. (OK... maybe there were just two or three in the whole book that I've found... but still...) Have there been any controversies over the actual exam and it's specific items?

Thanks for your input!

IF you have 6 months to a year in a fairly busy ER and you have kept your eyes and ears open you will do well! The only question I had a problem with was still recommending romazicon for benzodiazepene OD. Remember the test you are taking and the books you are studying from are probably 3-5 years behind the times (if not more).

I took it my first year as an ED RN (with 10 years medic experience) and aced it. Experience counts for most!

Good luck!

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IF you have 6 months to a year in a fairly busy ER and you have kept your eyes and ears open you will do well! The only question I had a problem with was still recommending romazicon for benzodiazepene OD. Remember the test you are taking and the books you are studying from are probably 3-5 years behind the times (if not more).

I took it my first year as an ED RN (with 10 years medic experience) and aced it. Experience counts for most!

Good luck!

Thanks! I will keep studying, but will lay-back and be a learner while I get my feet under me clinically.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I did it after two years in a level one and did fine also. Good luck.

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