CPR, BCLS for CRNE

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Aug 9, 2008

I would expect that the 2005 guidelines would be the ones in effect now, as they are all across the country. http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/vol112/24_suppl/ We were late to adopt them, but they are in effect now.

rosetulip · Aug 9, 2008

Thanks a lot JanFRN.

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Aug 9, 2008

You're welcome.

hawk83 · Jan 13, 2009

Hello,

Discovered this helpful thread whilst searching for CRNE examination hints and tips.

Just to clarify, the American Heart Association Guidelines 2005 are those currently adopted for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Canada?

Would appreciate clarification on this to ensure I know what guidelines apply in Canada prior to sitting the CRNE in February 2009 (which I am suitably fearful of!).

Kindest Regards

RGN1 · Jan 13, 2009

Don't get too hung up on it, even if there is a CPR question ( & I don't even recall there being one in the Oct exam) it'll only be 1 of 290!

Just remember those "ABC's" that's all!:-) They pertain to more than just CPR.

hawk83 · Jan 14, 2009

RGN1,

Thank you for your prompt response.

I have never been so scared about something in my life.

The time and effort expended thus far, I do not know what I would do if I fail the CRNE.

Any hints?

Hawk83

RGN1 · Jan 15, 2009

THe questions in the CNA book & on-line test are the closest to the style you will get in the exam. The exam is just a lot more tricky. Therefore, make sure you fully understand the rationales for why an answer is correct.

When you take a test make sure you look at the rationale, even if you got the answer correct. If you know you guessed mark that down , that way you'll know when you come to check, so you can pay more attention to the rationale.

Pay particular attention to the Canadian Nursing Standards, the Ontario nursing college web site is the benchmark for this & is well worth checking out.

Learn some relaxation techniques you can employ during the exam if you start to get too stressed.

If you really don't know an answer guess & move on, it's only 1 question!

hawk83 · Jan 16, 2009

RGN1,

Thank you again.

At last an honest and realistic outlook.

As you mentioned, with all prep. questions I have considered rationale and indicated whether answer was a guess.

I can not wait until 3 weeks time when all will be over.

I have tried my best, and if my best is not enough. Nothing I can do!

Take care

RGN1 · Jan 18, 2009

I'm sure you'll be fine. 4 IENs took it from my unit in Oct & we all passed.

You'll feel like **** when you come out (we all did- just look at the posts post June CRNE) but so will the vast majority!! However, most of the posters here passed too!