Critical Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams, Sixth Edition

Critical Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams, Sixth Edition
Author: Thomas Ahrens
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 718
Release: 2010-05-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071701923
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The best review available for Critical Care certification A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! Critical Care Nursing Certification is a complete step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you need to know to pass the examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Presented in short, easy-to-read chapters, the book includes subject-specific practice exams, allowing you to target your study and quickly identify weak areas. In addition, the handy "Editor's Note" feature explains changes to the exam, highlights what's important, and alerts you to the number of questions you should expect on a given topic. Everything you need to pass the Critical Care certification exam: NEW! Companion CD-ROM containing two complete practice exams NEW! A section on behavioral and psychological factors in critical care NEW! Expanded neurology section Valuable test-taking tips to help you perform your best on the exam A practice exam at the end of each part of the book Content that includes every topic you will see on the exam: Cardiovascular; Pulmonary; Endocrine; Immunology and Hematology; Neurology; Gastroenterology; Renal; Multiorgan Problems; Synergy; Behavior

PCCN Exam Secrets

PCCN Exam Secrets
Author: Mometrix Media LLC.
Publisher: Mometrix Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781610724920
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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** PCCN Exam Secrets helps you ace the Progressive Care Certified Nurse Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive PCCN Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. PCCN Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to PCCN Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Comprehensive sections including: Etiology of Acute Coronary Syndrome, Treatment of Unstable Angina, Anticoagulation and Thrombolytic Therapy, Calcium Channel Blockers, Symptoms of Acute Myocardial Infarction/Ischemia, Use of Cardiac Enzymes, Thrombolytic Therapy, Pulmonary Edema/Heart Failure Phases, Four Causes of Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema, Risk Factors for Heart Disease, Laboratory Studies and Diagnostic Tests, Signs and Symptoms of Heart Failure, Brain Natiuretic Peptide, Pharmacological Treatments, Stages of Heart Failure, Prevention of Hypoglycemia, Critical Care Management of Hypoglycemia, Assessment of Adrenal Function, Diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus, Clinical Signs and Symptoms of DKA, The Five Grades of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Fischer Grade Classification, and much more...

Progressive Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams

Progressive Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams
Author: Alexander Johnson
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2018-04-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071826777
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The must-have guide to acing the Progressive Care Nursing certification exam – based on the actual exam blueprint! Progressive Care Nursing Certification, Second Edition is a complete, step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you must know to excel on the examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Following the PCCN blueprint, the book reflects the latest changes to the test plan – so you know you are studying the most relevant, up-to-date material possible. Everything you need to succeed! Presented in short, easy-to-read chapters, Progressive Care Nursing Certification includes ten subject-specific practice exams, allowing you to target your study and quickly identify your weak areas. This edition is enhanced by the addition of detailed answer explanations to the practice exam questions. You will also find valuable test-taking tips, summaries at the end of each chapter (also new to this edition), and the acclaimed “Editor's Notes” feature that highlights what's important and gives you an idea of the number of questions you should expect on a given topic. If you are looking for a well-illustrated, time-tested review for the Progressive Care Nursing certification exam – complete with practice tests and special learning features – your search ends here.

Pass PCCN!

Pass PCCN!
Author: Robin Donohoe Dennison
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323077285
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From the author of the bestselling Pass CCRN! and Pass CEN!, Pass PCCN! applies Dennison's time-tested approach to the Progressive Care Nursing Certification exam and follows the latest PCCN exam test plan, with one or more chapters for each section of the exam. This all-new review book features a thorough review in narrative format for each chapter — and covers all the content you need, including the disorders unique to the PCCN, to master the PCCN exam. Learning Activities interspersed throughout the book, as well as more than 900 review questions on the companion Evolve website, are geared towards progressive care nurses and offer valuable test-taking experience. - Content follows the latest PCCN test plan to ensure you have the most current information for exam preparation. - Companion Evolve website with more than 900 multiple-choice review questions, available in Study Mode or Exam Mode, lets you self-test online. - UNIQUE! Learning Activities provide fun and stimulating ways to learn critical concepts, such as crossword puzzles, matching and fill-in-the-blank questions. - Case studies, consisting of patient scenarios and associated learning activities, stimulate critical thinking and promote application of knowledge. - Appendices include common abbreviations and acronyms, laboratory values, formulas, hemodynamic monitoring essentials, and a dysrhythmias reference (including etiology, criteria, significance, and management), so you can quickly reference important information when studying for the PCCN examination.

Ace the PCCN®

Ace the PCCN®
Author: Nicole Kupchik
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997834932
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Ace the PCCN(R) You Can Do it! Study Guide was designed to serve as a succinct guide following AACN's test blueprint for the PCCN(R) examination. The guide was purposefully written using only bullet points containing key information on each disease state. Consider using the accompanying guide Ace the PCCN(R) You Can Do It? Practice Review Question Book, which contains over 500 practice questions with rationale.

AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing Pocket Handbook, Second Edition

AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing Pocket Handbook, Second Edition
Author: Marianne Chulay
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2010-05-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071702733
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Essential Data Critical Care Nurses Must Know Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, this go-anywhere handbook features tables and figures that encapsulate all the information required to give safe and effective care to critically ill patients. Contents include: Critical Care Drug Tables • Normal Values for Laboratory Tests and Physiologic Parameters • Lists of Assessment Components • Cardiac Rhythms: ECG Characteristics and Treatment Guides, Including Sample Rhythm Strips • 12-Lead ECG Changes in Acute Myocardial Ischemia and Infarct • Troubleshooting Guide for Hemodynamic Monitoring Equipment • Indications for Mechanical Ventilation • Weaning Assessment Tool • ACLS Algorithms.

Pediatric CCRN Certification Review

Pediatric CCRN Certification Review
Author: Ann J. Brorsen
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2011-05-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449615791
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Pediatric CCRN Certification Review is an essential guide for critical care nurses preparing for the Pediatric CCRN exam. Containing more than 1,200 practice questions with rationales representative of those found on the Pediatric CCRN exam, it offers a succinct, yet comprehensive review of the core material. Organized to provide essential test taking strategies and techniques for passing the exam, Pediatric CCRN Certification Review explores the Synergy Model, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, neurology, renal, gastrointestinal, hematology, immunology, endocrine, multisystem, and behavioral issues. Included with the book is an online access code for JB TestPrep, our online interactive testing program, to help you pass the exam. Don’t forget to visit our new nursing certification website: www.NursingCertificationSuccess.com

PCCN Review Book 2019-2020

PCCN Review Book 2019-2020
Author: Trivium Health Care Exam Prep Team
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2018-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781635303100
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You're probably thinking this is just another typical study guide. Because we know your time is limited, we've created a resource that isn't like most study guides. With Trivium Test Prep's unofficial PCCN Review Book 2019 - 2020: PCCN Study Guide and Practice Test Questions for the Progressive Care Certified Nurse Exam you'll benefit from a quick-but-comprehensive review of everything tested on the exam via real-life examples, graphics, and information. These materials give you that extra edge you need to pass the first time. AACN was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Trivium Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product. Trivium Test Prep's PCCN Review Book 2019 - 2020 offers: A detailed overview of what you need to know for the PCCN exam Coverage of all the subjects over which you will be tested Practice questions for you to practice and improve Test tips and strategies to help you score higher Trivium Test Prep's PCCN Review Book 2019 - 2020 covers: Cardiovascular Disorders Pulmonary Disorders Endocrine, Hematological, Gastrointestinal, and Renal Disorders Neurological, Multisystem, and Behavioral Disorders Psychological Disorders Professional Caring and Ethical Practice ...and includes a FULL practice test About Trivium Test Prep Trivium Test Prep is an independent test prep study guide company that produces and prints all of our books right here in the USA. Our dedicated professionals know how people think and learn, and have created our test prep products based on what research has shown to be the fastest, easiest, and most effective way to prepare for the exam. Unlike other study guides that are stamped out in a generic fashion, our study materials are specifically tailored for your exact needs. We offer a comprehensive set of guides guaranteed to raise your score for exams from every step of your education; from high school, to college or the military, to graduate school. Let our study guides guide you along the path to the professional career of your dreams