PCCN 2015

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I am in the final preparations for the PCCN exam. I am studying pulmonary and getting ready to move into cardiovascular. I am getting nervous. I have heard of podcasts on itunes to listen to (during time management periods); however, I have not found any. What resources are you using to be successful on the exam? I am using (1) David Woodruff, (2) Laura Gasparis DVD, (3) Carol Rauen's online review course that I took, but was not successful at passing the exam the first time. I purchased the test booklet from AACN, which I will take in a couple of weeks to gauge where I stand. Is there any other advice you can provide to me and any others who are preparing to take the test? For those who are already PCCN certified: CONGRATULATIONS!

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I am in the final preparations for the PCCN exam. I would like to take the exam no later than the 2nd week in February. I have studied the body systems, including synergy. I am now studying pulmonary and will move directly into cardiovascular, the last section. I am getting nervous though (yes, I have testing anxiety - only since becoming a nurse). I have heard of review podcasts on itunes to listen to (time management); however, I have not located any. What resources are you using to be successful on the exam? I am using (1) David Woodruff, (2) Laura Gasparis DVD, and (3) Carol Rauen's online review course that I took, but was not successful at passing the exam the first time. I purchased the test booklet from AACN, which I will take in a couple of weeks to gauge where I stand. Is there any other advice you can provide to me and any others who are preparing to take the test? For those who are already PCCN certified: CONGRATULATIONS!

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I passed the PCCN today! Took 3 day review course in October and studied some the last couple days! Know your ABG's! good luck!!

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I passed the PCCN today! Took 3 day review course in October and studied some the last couple days! Know your ABG's! good luck!!

Which review course did you take and where?

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It was a course at a local hospital a critical care group through AACN.

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I have decided that I would also like to take the PCCN exam. Where did you find the David Woodruff study materials? I have heard great things about using his study course to prep for the exam. I have found a course in Palos, IL (about an hour drive from my house) that is a two day program that is suppose to prepare you to take the PCCN exam, but it is $290. I can't decide if it's worth the money. Can anyone else who has taken the exam give me any advice on how to prepare for it?

And to lilhendy good luck to you, I will be curious to hear how it went after you have taken it.

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