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I'm searching for the very same thing. There's a study guide for the herbalist one but I haven't been able to find anything except the core ciriculuum for the APRN exam ??

Yes I conquer. CNS are used mainly for staff Ed in my state.

Because although I live in a state that recognizes CNSs as an APRN I'm feel I'm not as marketable as a NP. I'm also limited to working in my state. If the job I was promised while in school does not pan out working with a CNS and NP in palliative care then I'll just be devastated. I might end up calling my university and asking if I can redo CLINICALS with the NP focus this time. In neighboring states CNS is not an APRN namely NY where I've seen many jobs in the speciality area I'd like to work but the postings are for NPs

There is a ANCC CNS exam study group on FB if u r interested. I just finished my program and took my exam this past summer. Passed on the first try thank god but I do wish I had done the NP tract in grad school :-(

Well it's been a while but I'm super excited to announce that I passed the cert exam yesterday. What a HORRIBLE EXAM!!! So broad and such ambiguous questions. Had to read and reread to figure out what was being asked. What I found helpful in passing was #1 Joining the FB group and getting tips on areas to focus. Everyone that passed mentioned the same theorists and content areas to zone in my study on. Next the mometrix was helpful, my precious Hamric book for sure, the CNS spheres of influence and the activities under the competences (know this backwards and forward) and the AACN Syngery book. Good luck to all students and working CNSs brave enough to tackle this exam. Do not use any NP reviews nor review anymore pharm. The pharm u know right now is enough. Nursing process also of great importance!

Hi Tyloo. I'm done as of December 2012 abs degree was conferred 1/15/13 wooohoooo!!!! Now trying to buckle down and study for my cert exam!!!!

Hi I would strongly suggest you joining the Facebook group ANCC CNS STUDY GROUP. it's a group where ppl who have taken or are planning on taking the exam post info and questions. A number of members recently took the exam and posted general feedback re the test. I'm a student completing my CNS program soon and looking for study tips and I think the info on the FB site will be beneficial. Good luck to you!!

I've seen a slow Afib in the 40s. I think the pt was dig toxin!!

Last day of Certification product sale on ed4nurses.com. David Woodruff site. 50% off certification products with the code certified at checkout!!!! Good luck!!

Hi Maddy08 I'm so happy for you. Thanks for the info on the resources that were most helpful for you. I'm in my last semester and I'm so stressed about this exam although I told myself I wouldn't. How long did you take to study for the exam??

Just got an email notification that David Woodruff is having a certification special on his website. 50% of cert products for the next 48 hrs. Today is 9/18. Hope someone can make use of that great deal!

I have used David woodruff CDs as well as the AACN CDs as well. However the blue print did change since I took my exam not by much. I think a few disorders were added and a couple taken out!! Anyone interested PM me!!

I have used David woodruff CDs as well as the AACN CDs as well. However the blue print did change since I took my exam not by much. I think a few disorders were added and a couple taken out!! Anyone interested PM me!!

Hey Everyone Just found a CNS study group of Facebook. "ANCC CNS STUDY GROUP". A place where you'll find others in the same plight as yourself and with study strategies!!! Soooo psyched to find them!!!

Hi Jessica!!!! Where are you studying??