Anyone taken the CDN or CNN exam???

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I've asked this question months ago, but since we have more visitors posting to the site, I am going to ask it again. Has anyone that works in Dialysis taken the CDN exam offered by the NNCC?? I am scheduled to take it in May, and just wondered if anyone had any tips on studying, how the test was, etc... Anyone who has taken the CNN probably could share info with me, since the CDN is a level under the CNN, format of questions are probably similar. I have looked at the pie graphs for each test and know what % of the test is from each subject area. Hope someone out there can help me. I am studying my brains out!!!

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We do actually have some very truthful docs who tell the families straight up that all we would do is prolong the inevitable and to just make them comfortable.I enjoy those docs,Then we have the 2 who want to save the world.

I wonder if it would be better just to go back to the days of committees who do the deciding and relieve the families of the decision.

And Medicare is getting harder and harder to satisfy."You must do this and you must do that and for God's sake dont forget to document that you saw a new gray hair in the patients head today." LOL

My real email is [email protected] if you would like to email me direct.

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Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.

Thanx, Sha. Might do that from time to time, or we could pm each other now and then, so as not to tie up the forum... heh heh. :D

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yes i know they love all these messages back and forth but at least we are talking business.

Might want to take a vacation plans sometimes though who knows.

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Where do you find info on taking the CDN exam????

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You can go to the ANNA website-they have a link to the I think its the NCCNC or soemthing like that.But that is where you need to go.

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I have taken the CNN exam and recertified by testing on two additional occasions. I think that the test is fairly basic information that most nephrology nurses would possess. It tests on pathophysiology, modes of therapy, psychosocial, infection control, and transplantation. And yes, a BSN is required to sit for the exam at this point in time although I believe it is not a requirement for the CDN exam. Good luck to all taking the exam!!

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BSN is required for the CNN-ADN is required for the CDN.You must also have the necessary CEU's which I believe is 15 or so.

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What is the cost of the ADN exam? Is it national? :confused:

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Hi.. I know this is a little late but I am sitting for the CDN this April and would appreciate any info to be shared... I'm a little nervous, have been studying a lot!:uhoh21:

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Hi, I am new to allnurses.com and just discovered this discussion forum. My coworker and I want to take the CDN. Can you tell me what books, material you used to study from. What guidelines did you use to guide you on what to study? As far as I know there is not a review guide for CDN, but there is for the CNN. I already purchased this and I am using it for my main guide in studying. Any suggestions you might have will be appreciated.

I just took the CDN in October.It was not too hard if you have been in dialysis a while.If you dont know anything about PD look it up and know something about the values of changing med doses on Calcijex and Epo.Everyone gets a different test though but I hope this helps you some.

PS yes I passed

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I have taken the CNN exam twice in the last 12 years after coming back to dialysis from a 7 year break. The test was exactly the same!! Go in with a good understanding of hemodialysis and PD applications and you will do well. Best of luck!!

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Me and several people will be taking the CHN(Bonet) in Nov. it is s step under the CNN and CDN. I work for RCG and they pay extra for the cert testing.

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