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CCRN REVIEW

Get CCRN-ready with our interactive course and put a firm foot in the nursing field.

(CCRN.AO1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-497-1
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About This Course

This Critical Care Nursing Certification CCRN course takes the stress out of studying! 

It offers a fun learning experience, covering everything from advanced ECG to life-saving trauma protocols. With a perfect mix of must-know exam tactics, real-world nursing skills, and full-length practice tests, we ensure you pass the CCRN exam. 

So get prepped! Tackle tricky topics like cardiac pharmacology, neuro disorders, and pulmonary trauma without losing sleep (unless you're on call).

Skills You’ll Get

  • Interpret advanced ECGs for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis. 
  • Analyze arterial blood gas (ABG) results to assess respiratory and metabolic conditions. 
  • Monitor hemodynamic parameters using catheter line access and invasive techniques. 
  • Apply effective strategies for sedation and neuromuscular blockade management. 
  • Manage acute coronary syndromes (ACS), cardiomyopathies, and heart failure with precision. 
  • Diagnose acute respiratory conditions like ARDS, ALI, and COPD using evidence-based methods. 
  • Identify and treat endocrine emergencies, such as DKA, SIADH, and adrenal crises. 
  • Evaluate gastrointestinal complications like bowel obstruction, hepatic failure, and acute pancreatitis. 
  • Recognize renal issues such as AKI, CKD, and life-threatening electrolyte imbalances. 
  • Address integumentary conditions like cellulitis, pressure ulcers, and necrotizing fasciitis. 
  • Administer blood products and manage transfusion reactions. 
  • Respond to neurological emergencies like stroke, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. 
  • Support patients with mood disorders, substance dependence, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 
  • Control sepsis, MODs, and multisystem trauma with advanced care practices. 
  • Introduce ethical practices, such as end-of-life management and patient advocacy in nursing care.
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1

Introduction to the CCRN Exam

  • Included in the Course
  • Exam Structure
2

Critical Care Overview

  • Catheter Line Access
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Advanced ECG Interpretation
  • Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV)
  • Mechanical Intubation
  • Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade
3

Cardiovascular

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
  • Cardiac Procedures/Surgeries
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Acute Peripheral Vascular Insufficiency (PVI)
  • Carotid Artery Stenosis
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Heart Failure
  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Hypertensive Crisis
  • Acute Pulmonary Edema
  • Aneurysms and Dissection
  • Structural Heart Defects
  • Cardiac Pharmacology
4

Respiratory

  • Oxygen and Oxygenation Concepts
  • ABG Interpretation
  • Acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Acute Lung Injury (ALI)
  • Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)
  • Pneumonia
  • Air Leak Syndromes (ALS)
  • Aspiration
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Asthma
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Trauma
  • Pulmonary Pharmacology
5

Endocrine

  • Acute Hypoglycemia
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNK)
  • Diabetes Insipidus (DI) and Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
  • Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
  • Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism
6

Gastrointestinal

  • Abdominal Physical Assessment Review
  • Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS)
  • Acute Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Bowel Infarction
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Bowel Perforation
  • Hepatic Failure
  • Acute Pancreatitis (AP)
  • Malnutrition and Malabsorption
  • GI Surgeries
7

Renal

  • Renal Assessment Review
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)/Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Acute Genitourinary Trauma
  • Acute Incontinence
  • Renal Infections
  • Life-Threatening Electrolyte Imbalances
  • Renal Procedures
8

Integumentary

  • Cellulitis
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF)
  • IV Infiltration
  • Pressure Ulcers/Injuries
  • Wounds
9

Hematology/Immunology

  • Coagulopathies
  • Anemia
  • Blood Products and Transfusions
  • Transfusion Reactions
  • Immune Deficiencies
  • Oncologic Complications
10

Musculoskeletal

  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Fractures
  • Infections
  • Functional Issues
11

Neurology

  • Neurology Assessment
  • Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
  • Encephalopathy
  • Dementia
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage
  • ICP Monitoring and Treatment
  • Brain Herniation
  • Brain Death
  • Stroke
  • Neurological Infectious Disease
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Space-Occupying Lesions
12

Behavioral/Psychosocial

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Agitation/Aggression/Violence
  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Dependence or Abuse
13

Multisystem

  • Multisystem Trauma
  • Hypotension/Shock
  • Sepsis Continuum
  • Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
  • End-of-Life
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
  • Pain Management
  • Thermoregulation
  • Targeted Temperature Management
  • Bariatric Complications
  • Comorbidity with Transplant History
  • Life-Threatening Maternal/Fetal Complications
  • Sleep Disruption
  • Toxic Ingestions/Inhalations
  • Acid–Base Imbalances
14

Professional Caring and Ethical Practice

  • Nurse Competencies

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This CCRN exam preparation course is ideal for registered nurses preparing for the nursing certification or seeking to strengthen their critical care expertise.

Yes, this online CCRN review course is best suited for nurses with at least one year of critical care experience, as required by the exam eligibility criteria.

Yes, our CCRN online review course is fully aligned with the CCRN exam objectives.

Yes, the skills you gain, such as advanced patient monitoring and managing critical conditions, are transferable to many nursing specialties.

The CCRN certification course demonstrates your expertise in critical care nursing, increases your earning potential, and opens doors to advanced roles.

The CCRN exam costs $255 for AACN members and $370 for non-members.

You can take the CCRN exam at authorized PSI testing centers or online via remote proctoring.

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