Pass CCRN! : Second Edition

An essential resource for nurses preparing to take the Critical Care Nursing Certification Exam, PASS CCRN! reviews critical care nursing for nurses seeking first-time AACN certification and those members of the AACN seeking recertification through the CCRN exam. The book incorporates outline format, learning activities within each chapter utilizing practice multiple choice, comparison and elimination questions, plus a final practice exam of 200 questions based on the latest blueprint for the AACN Core Curriculum. A bonus CD-ROM with review questions for each component of the CCRN examination blueprint as well as two, 200-question practice exams in the same format as the actual exam is included.

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Easy-to-follow outline format quickly and clearly delineates the content a nurse must know to pass the CCRN exam

Content is organized by body system to facilitate review of related concepts and questions

Practice questions include case studies, followed by questions with answers so that the nurse can assess his/her clinical decision-making skills

Learning activities provide fun and stimulating ways to learn critical concepts

Rationales and test-taking tips for answers enhance understanding and mastery of material

Numerous figures, tables, and line drawings enhance the review process

Appendices on critical care pharmacology, laboratory values, and formulas that are invaluable for review and reference

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Two practice exams on CD-ROM with 200 questions each help in evaluation of final performance

New learning activities to help facilitate study of critical care nursing elements

Updated illustration program

Updated case studies with more clinical reasoning/clinical decision-making questions

New chapter on Professional Care and Ethical Practicethe newest module on the CCRN certification exam

(Includes FREE CD-ROM)