CRNI Study

[HMarie13]

I am wanting to get my CRNI. I took the VA-BC test and it was not that difficult but I have heard CRNI is more difficult.

Does anyone have any tips? Is the study guide enough for the test or should I get more information beyond that? I am taking classes for my BSN right now so I haven't even got the study guide or started studying yet. I was just wondering what I am getting into!

:) Thanks!

[Asystole RN]

Get the DVD, I think it is by far the best study guide.

[IVRUS, BSN, RN]

Agree with Asystole... Get the INS teaching DVD's. DO you have study partners that are also taking the test? The CRNI exam is a comprehensive examination and you need to be fully prepared to sit for it.

IVRUS - BA, CRNI

[HMarie13]

Thanks y'all. I never would have picked the DVD just the book but sounds like I may need too.

No study partner, it's just me. I am trying to talk our infusion nurse into getting hers with me but she is working on her chemo certification right now.

[iluvivt, BSN, RN]

I use the INS book and Plumers Principles and Practices of Intravenous Therapy and yes it is harder than the VA-BC. The focus is on the major categories they list. Know Fluid and Electrotypes really well and Infection Control. Look at their sample questions in each category to get a good idea of how they test. If you are in INS member you can go into their journal section and a few years back they had articles on each category and published many of their used test questions. I have them printed somewhere and if I can find them I can give you the dae of publication. They are worth finding!

[HMarie13]

Just looking at this again! I have been busy with my BSN, thank you! I will look into it I am a member of INS.

[NurseBetty9]

I know this post is super old, but I keep hearing about these INS teaching DVDs. I'm sitting for the CRNI exam in March and I'd love to use these, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Are they part of a package/come with one of the books? Or sold separately? Thanks