How long in ICU before CCRN? (Went ED to ICU)

[BiscuitStripes, BSN, RN]

I went from the ED to the ICU so I have some experience caring for ICU level patients. I've been in the ICU now for 2 months.  AACN accepts hours in an ED for the hour requirement, so I'm eligible to sit for the exam on my ED hours alone. But I was wondering how long should I give it in the ICU before taking the exam? One, I want to make sure I'm ready, two, I think people would look at me sideways if I got it after just 3 months in the ICU. Thoughts? 

[JBMmom, MSN, NP]

I think you can go any time that you feel comfortable enough with the material that you can be successful. I know that for me, learning something in a book or lecture is not the same as understanding because I've done it. I haven't taken the CCRN yet because there is no financial incentive at my workplace, and the cost wasn't worth it to me. I also feel at a slight disadvantage because my unit doesn't do a lot of cardiac and neuro stuff, so many aspects of the exam aren't covered in my practice, only in readings. 

But you have experience from the ED, so if you feel prepared there's no reason that you wouldn't sit for the exam. I can't imagine people would really think much one way or the other, if you're qualified then it's appropriate whenever you want. 

[BiscuitStripes, BSN, RN]

I started studying some of the CCRN material before I started in the the ICU to try and prepare for the transition.  Now as I'm starting to see some of these things in practice, I was going to keep studying and potentially take it at the 6 month mark.