Pass CCRN! : Second Edition

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Summary: CCRN
Review: Buy the book for the review but beware--the CD-ROM doesn't work on Mac, as promised by the seller.

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Summary: Fun and Games does not equal pass
Review: Crossword puzzles, etc are nice, but there are more comprehensive, "meat and potato" books out there. If you have extra $$$ to spend, this is a good choice. However, if you are on a budget you may find more suitable review materials if you keep searching. I passed the exam on the first try, and I did not find that Ms. Dennison's practice questions matched the level of difficulty of the exam questions. (I have been unable to determine that Ms. Dennison contributes to AACN's Certification division, and she may have a tenuous connection to AACN, at best). If you look at some of the other books listed in this category, you may find a better deal.

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Summary: very thorough review of all aspects relating to the ccrn
Review: excellent review book and reference book. Helpful review for the ccrn exam, but too in depth in some subject areas for test purposes. Highly reccomend this book.

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Summary: Pass CCRN
Review: Great text to enhance your ICU skills. Excellent reference for all adult ICU settings. This book covers a broad spectrum of topics including the new chapter on Professional Caring and Ethical Practice.

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Summary: Pass CCRN -- excellent
Review: I just passed my CCRN with solely the review of this book and CD-ROM. This book is all you need. I took a review course and it was completely uninformative. This book is all you need!! It is excellent. I can't explain the Gratitude I feel for this study guide, and I highly recommend this book and CD-ROM. Study this and you WILL pass. Also recommend the Laura Gesparos tapes.


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Summary: Advertised, but out of stock...tied up my money several days
Review: I purchased this book to help me study for nursing. I have found it to be extremely helpful in reviewing materials that would easily encompass several larger texts, as well as giving just the right amount of depth on each subject. I frequently use this book to prepare lectures on various critical care topics. The illustrations are great in supporting the text. The outline format of the book facilitates easier learning, in my opinion. As a cardiovascular technician, I find the first section to be invaluable in refreshing my memory on such topics as hemodynamic monitoring and basic pathophysiology. I strongly encourage anyone who works in critical care, or is considering doing so, purchase this book.

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Summary: Excellent book for the basics
Review: I purchased this book to help me study for nursing. I have found it to be extremely helpful in reviewing materials that would easily encompass several larger texts, as well as giving just the right amount of depth on each subject. I frequently use this book to prepare lectures on various critical care topics. The illustrations are great in supporting the text. The outline format of the book facilitates easier learning, in my opinion. As a cardiovascular technician, I find the first section to be invaluable in refreshing my memory on such topics as hemodynamic monitoring and basic pathophysiology. I strongly encourage anyone who works in critical care, or is considering doing so, purchase this book.

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Summary: Excellent study guide for CCRN
Review: I've read them all..."Pass CCRN" is the best review book on the market! It is well organized and easy to use. The content is presented with more depth than most outline-based review books. In addition, the enclosed CD of computer-based questions is a wonderful addition.

Certification is best achieved by using more than one book or product. However, if you can only afford one, get "Pass CCRN." It has the most to offer.

For best results: use the CD and practice the questions, go back to the text for review, and apply the concepts at work.

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Summary: Study adjunct for the CCRN
Review: Includes more information than you will see on the 2004 exam, (e.g., myxedema coma, dopamine). I do not appreciate the outline format. Tables and illustrations are very good. Mind games (puzzles) are good for re-enforcing the information in the respective chapters. The best learning tool is the included CD: there are all major organ systems that are tested on the exam; the questions can be segregated by organ system or randomly mixed; number of questions per session can be set as desired. Available options include grading, tagging a specific question, and most notably the responses include rationale w/ memory aids to help retain this vital information. Overall, I state that it is an excellent learning aid, but I highly recommend that you verify the inclusion of the study CD before buying a used, or older, version. The CD alone is well worth the price. Combine it as an adjunct with newer CCRN study guides, as the 2004 exam has changed and the Pass CCRN has not. It would be an excellent text for critical care orientation, but for the exam, I think a prospective candidate would rather not have to read anymore than she or he needs to, to pass. I also therefore recommend attending a CCRN review by any speakers who are also item writers: generally they do not hesitate to tell you what you will and won't see on the exam.

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Summary: Everything you need to prepare for the CCRN exam in one book
Review: My book includes a comprehensive review of critical care nursing (in outline format), fun and interesting learning activities that encourage you to look at the information in a different way, practice questions for each system, and two 200-item practice tests. All practice questions and the two practice tests are on CD-ROM so that you can practice taking the test questions and practice tests on computer like you will the day you actually take the CCRN exam. This book also makes an excellent reference for critical care nursing with numerous illustrations and tables. E-mail me with any comments about the book or if you need someone to teach a CCRN review for your hospital or association.