boywonder12

I took the CCRN for the first time in September, and passed it without a problem. I attended a CCRN review course by Kay Hoppe in Fargo in May and then studied the "Pass CCRN" book by Dennison. For about 3 weeks before the test, I took as many practice tests as I could to get in the mindset.Some of my co-workers who have been critical care nurses for over 10 years have a hard time believing they could pass the CCRN. They have alot more than what I had......critical care clinical experience. I found that I did better on the CEN earlier this year because I was an ER nurse for 5 years before I was a SCCU nurse; I've only been in the SCCU for about a year. It's a great credential to have.....and from my research....the CRNA schools like to see individuals who have gone the extra mile and gotten the certification.

Who you should get to write your letters of recommendation is certainly a subjective topic. I was recently accepted with letters from a CRNA, an ER physician, and a former nursing school professor. I picked these individuals because each could attest to me as a professional on different levels. I had a buddy who decided to use 3 physicians for his application.... I can't say that this was wrong as it was his choice. From my research, it seems that CRNA schools want well-rounded individuals who are both team players and who can function independently. I've also heard that some schools don't weigh the letters that heavily, so take it all with a grain of salt.