RN-SKR

It came by mail

Congrats! And thanks for taking the time to write this!

I also did it essay style. When do we hear about interviews?

It depends on the situation, generally we sit down get report then go in and do a line and gtt check. But sometime we go in first thing so the nurse can show me what she's going to be talking about in report. good luck

I just took it in April and used the following to study: Stroke Certification study guide for nurses Fast facts for stroke care in nursing SCRN exam review course that was self-paced by MedEd Passed, thought I wouldn't pass during the exam but I did with a good buffer. The question were very similar to the first book I talked about. Good luck studying!

I went to a course taught my Nicole kipchick (spelling?) and used laura gasparis CCRN questions book (which were very similar to the exam). Passed easily, honestly the class helped the most.

Yes, We also clamp it when doing anything that would change the position or level of the drain so we don't drain to much. In my hospital we don't need an order for it, it's common nursing practice in our neuro ICU.

Mainly they come directly to our ICU, but we are closely monitoring there sodium levels and have strict BP parameters. So maybe this HDU would maybe be appropriate depending on the situation.

Unless you have specific protocols for those medications that you can start within your practice, I wouldn't do it and would be calling the MD too! I think that is very unprofessional of that MD! Just always remember document what you did, like calling the MD to update about the situation, and their response to the situation. They will not protect you if something were to happen, so ALWAYS document!

We have new grads start in the ICU as of recent and I will say you can tell if they have med/surg background (or any background at all). So if you can I would start on a different floor other then ICU or ER, then work there for at-least a year then make your move! We don't have a IMCU so I cant speak for that but I think really any experience that helps your prioritize is worth it before the ICU. Good luck!

I took a class from Nicole Kupchik, she was amazing! She has her own books now and I would get them. But I also used Laura Gasparis questions book, which were very similar to the actual test.

Hello, I was just wondering if you put CCRN at the top of your resume? example: First Last, BSN, RN, CCRN OR First Last, BSN, RN Thanks!

Traumanurseicu- I was wondering if you would be willing to share your math/science GPA and years of experience? If not no problem! Congrats on getting in!

Can I ask for those of you who did get in how much experience do you have in the ICU?

My Status say "congrats your application is under review" or something to that nature. But I received a letter yesterday in the mail saying I didn't get in. But good luck to the rest of you!!!