What does it take to pass the Critical Care certification exam? Start here…
"...a worthwhile resource for any critical care exam preparation. It serves its stated objective well. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service
You hold in your hands the best-available preparation for Critical Care certification through the CCRN exam.
Critical Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review & Practice Exams is your complete, step-by-step guide that lays out everything you need to know to pass the exam that's offered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
Clearly formatted, easy to read, and comprehensive in scope, Critical Care Nursing Certification accurately approximates the actual content of the exam. The updated edition now integrates test questions with the text, so you can take a practice exam related to a specific topic without having to purchase a second book. In addition, “Editor's Note” features will explain changes to the exam, highlight what's important, and give you an idea of the number of questions to expect for a given topic.
Features New part on “Synergy”-woven throughout the CCRN exam, this subject area is truly essential, based on changes to the exam An invaluable section on multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) Updated coverage of mechanical ventilation (including low volume ventilation) and the weaning portion, plus a much-needed emphasis on protocols; a closer look at acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); new details on asthma; and newer diagnostics in pulmonary embolism Update to the renal replacement therapy area, including incisive coverage of continuous veno-venous hemodialysis (CVVHD)

What does it take to pass the Critical Care certification exam? Start here…
"...a worthwhile resource for any critical care exam preparation. It serves its stated objective well. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service
You hold in your hands the best-available preparation for Critical Care certification through the CCRN exam.
Critical Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review & Practice Exams is your complete, step-by-step guide that lays out everything you need to know to pass the exam that's offered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
Clearly formatted, easy to read, and comprehensive in scope, Critical Care Nursing Certification accurately approximates the actual content of the exam. The updated edition now integrates test questions with the text, so you can take a practice exam related to a specific topic without having to purchase a second book. In addition, “Editor's Note” features will explain changes to the exam, highlight what's important, and give you an idea of the number of questions to expect for a given topic.
Features New part on “Synergy”-woven throughout the CCRN exam, this subject area is truly essential, based on changes to the exam An invaluable section on multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) Updated coverage of mechanical ventilation (including low volume ventilation) and the weaning portion, plus a much-needed emphasis on protocols; a closer look at acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); new details on asthma; and newer diagnostics in pulmonary embolism Update to the renal replacement therapy area, including incisive coverage of continuous veno-venous hemodialysis (CVVHD)