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Presented by:
David W. Woodruff, MSN, RN, CNS
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Checklist for Success
We will guarantee your success on the CCRN certification
exam!
-- If you study the right things in the right ways --
Success Checklist:
□ Attend the entire CCRN: Test Prep program (or use the entire A/V package).
□ Study 5 hours per week for 90 days using the handout, pocket study guide, and flash
cards.
□ Listen to all of the audio CDs or watch all of the video-enhanced CDROMs.
□ Identify areas of weakness that need additional study.
□ Review the audio CDs (or CDROMs) of the topics you identified as requiring addi-
tional study.
□ Participate in the Nurses’ Success Network on-line study groups and post at least
one comment or question per week.
Login at: www.Nurses-Success-Network.com
User: ccrn
Password: excellence
□ Achieve a passing grade of at least 80% on the “Challenge Exam” on-line at the
Nurses’ Success Network.
□ Use the on-line resources recommended in the “Challenge Exam” results.
The CCRN: Test Prep is a 90-day program to guarantee your success on the certifica-
tion exam. You must use this program and take the exam within 90 days of register-
ing for the guarantee for us to assure your success.
Register for the guarantee on-line at :www.Nurses-Success-Network.com
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CCRN: Test Prep
Description:
This unique two-day program presents the content of the CCRN exam in a
question and answer format. By the conclusion of the program the participant will have
answered 150 questions in the format and distribution of the actual exam. In-depth
explanations will be presented for rationale behind correct and incorrect answers, along
with the theoretical underpinnings of essential concepts.
This unique, informative and fun seminar is perfect for CCRN preparation, or a
comprehensive critical care review.
Objectives:
1. Examine strategies for successful completion of the CCRN exam.
2. Describe common hematologic and immunologic dysfunction in the critical care
patient.
3. Describe the process of coagulopathy in DIC.
4. Compare and contrast common GI disorders.
5. Plan care for the patient suffering from abdominal trauma.
6. Compare and contrast septic, hypovolemic, and cardiogenic shock.
7. Describe hemodynamic changes that occur with shock.
8. Plan care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
9. Compare and contrast acute and chronic renal failure.
10. Describe clinical symptoms of electrolyte disturbances.
11. Plan care for patients with electrolyte and water emergencies.
12. Explain the benefits of several treatment options for acute respiratory failure.
13. Plan care for patients with respiratory disorders.
14. Describe a simple assessment plan for patients with increased intracranial pressure.
15. Evaluate nursing interventions for increased intracranial pressure.
16. Describe common endocrine dysfunctions in the critical care patient.
17. Compare and contrast diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic
syndrome.
18. Define professional and ethical nursing care using AACN definitions.
All content in CCRN: Test Prep is ©2004 by Ed4Nurses, Inc. and all rights are reserved.
Copying or distribution in any form is strictly prohibited by US copyright law.
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DAY 3
8:00 Introduction and Test Overview
8:30 Hematologic / Immunologic (3%)
A&P Blood Products & Plasma
Organ Transplantation
Life-threatening coagulopathies
Immunosuppression-Acquired
Sickle Cell Crisis
9:45 Break
10:00 Gastrointestinal (6%)
GI Bleed
Hepatic Failure
Acute Pancreatitis
Bowel infarction/obstruction/perforation
Abdominal Trauma
11:30 Multisystem (8%)
Sepsis / Septic Shock / MODS
Toxic Ingestions
Toxic Exposures
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Multisystem (con’t)
1:30 Cardiovascular (32%)
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Cardiac Inflammatory Disease
Conduction System Defects
Acute Heart Failure & Pulmonary Edema
Aortic Aneurysm
Pericarditis
2:15 Break
2:30 Cardiovascular (continued)
Cardiac Trauma
Hypertensive Crisis
Shock
4:30 Adjourn
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Presented by:
David W. Woodruff, MSN, RN, CNS
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,2027//studyguideCCRN TEST PREP.pdf Page 2 of 135 2026/ //2027
Checklist for Success
We will guarantee your success on the CCRN certification
exam!
-- If you study the right things in the right ways --
Success Checklist:
□ Attend the entire CCRN: Test Prep program (or use the entire A/V package).
□ Study 5 hours per week for 90 days using the handout, pocket study guide, and flash
cards.
□ Listen to all of the audio CDs or watch all of the video-enhanced CDROMs.
□ Identify areas of weakness that need additional study.
□ Review the audio CDs (or CDROMs) of the topics you identified as requiring addi-
tional study.
□ Participate in the Nurses’ Success Network on-line study groups and post at least
one comment or question per week.
Login at: www.Nurses-Success-Network.com
User: ccrn
Password: excellence
□ Achieve a passing grade of at least 80% on the “Challenge Exam” on-line at the
Nurses’ Success Network.
□ Use the on-line resources recommended in the “Challenge Exam” results.
The CCRN: Test Prep is a 90-day program to guarantee your success on the certifica-
tion exam. You must use this program and take the exam within 90 days of register-
ing for the guarantee for us to assure your success.
Register for the guarantee on-line at :www.Nurses-Success-Network.com
,2027//studyguideCCRN TEST PREP.pdf Page 3 of 135 2026/ //2027
CCRN: Test Prep
Description:
This unique two-day program presents the content of the CCRN exam in a
question and answer format. By the conclusion of the program the participant will have
answered 150 questions in the format and distribution of the actual exam. In-depth
explanations will be presented for rationale behind correct and incorrect answers, along
with the theoretical underpinnings of essential concepts.
This unique, informative and fun seminar is perfect for CCRN preparation, or a
comprehensive critical care review.
Objectives:
1. Examine strategies for successful completion of the CCRN exam.
2. Describe common hematologic and immunologic dysfunction in the critical care
patient.
3. Describe the process of coagulopathy in DIC.
4. Compare and contrast common GI disorders.
5. Plan care for the patient suffering from abdominal trauma.
6. Compare and contrast septic, hypovolemic, and cardiogenic shock.
7. Describe hemodynamic changes that occur with shock.
8. Plan care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
9. Compare and contrast acute and chronic renal failure.
10. Describe clinical symptoms of electrolyte disturbances.
11. Plan care for patients with electrolyte and water emergencies.
12. Explain the benefits of several treatment options for acute respiratory failure.
13. Plan care for patients with respiratory disorders.
14. Describe a simple assessment plan for patients with increased intracranial pressure.
15. Evaluate nursing interventions for increased intracranial pressure.
16. Describe common endocrine dysfunctions in the critical care patient.
17. Compare and contrast diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic
syndrome.
18. Define professional and ethical nursing care using AACN definitions.
All content in CCRN: Test Prep is ©2004 by Ed4Nurses, Inc. and all rights are reserved.
Copying or distribution in any form is strictly prohibited by US copyright law.
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DAY 3
8:00 Introduction and Test Overview
8:30 Hematologic / Immunologic (3%)
A&P Blood Products & Plasma
Organ Transplantation
Life-threatening coagulopathies
Immunosuppression-Acquired
Sickle Cell Crisis
9:45 Break
10:00 Gastrointestinal (6%)
GI Bleed
Hepatic Failure
Acute Pancreatitis
Bowel infarction/obstruction/perforation
Abdominal Trauma
11:30 Multisystem (8%)
Sepsis / Septic Shock / MODS
Toxic Ingestions
Toxic Exposures
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Multisystem (con’t)
1:30 Cardiovascular (32%)
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Cardiac Inflammatory Disease
Conduction System Defects
Acute Heart Failure & Pulmonary Edema
Aortic Aneurysm
Pericarditis
2:15 Break
2:30 Cardiovascular (continued)
Cardiac Trauma
Hypertensive Crisis
Shock
4:30 Adjourn
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