Hours of studying to get RNC-NIC or CCRN (neonatal)

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Specializes in Maternal Child Health.

Hi, I’d love to hear from any certified NICU nurses approximately how many hours they spent studying in preparation for the exam? I’m trying to get a ballpark figure to use as a starting point for budgeting to get nurses certified. Thanks so much!

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Specializes in NICU.

It's going to vary so much from nurse to nurse.  I went through the whole AWHONN NOEP program before I tested, just to dot my Is and cross my Ts, but I've been working in level 3-4 units for 10+ years and honestly could have just winged the exam and been fine.  A newer nurse is going to need a lot more study time.

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Specializes in NICU.
On 8/4/2022 at 12:58 PM, emkMCHRN said:

Hi, I’d love to hear from any certified NICU nurses approximately how many hours they spent studying in preparation for the exam? I’m trying to get a ballpark figure to use as a starting point for budgeting

Most needed 4 months study plus attended conf of 3 days with one of the authors of the Core Curriculum manual,and most had over 5-10 years experience.Now they have classes geared to prepare for exam given by employer,and a test manual for each chapter.You need to know every single chapter and be able to answer the questions.It is wonderful addition to your learning to be a NICU nurse,makes working more interesting.The pay for certification was a nice benefit at years end.

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