CCRN Review
Overview
CCRN Review (2 Days)
At CSHS, we build our reputation on your success.
We are the experts in nursing education and the leader in quality CCRN review and preparation programs. At CSHS, our goal is to have our students pass the CCRN exam on their first attempt.
This 2-day course is designed for critical care nurses who are preparing to take the CCRN exam and for those who want to recertify. It is an in-depth review of the following critical care concepts that are outlined on the CCRN Blueprint:
Day One
Test-taking strategies:
How to answer ethical and legal issue questions.
How to answer communication questions.
How to eliminate incorrect options.
How to chose between the two best options.
How to develop critical thinking skills.
Clinical Judgment:
Cardiac
Hemodynamics
Acute coronary Syndrome (MI/Angina)
Heart failure/Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmias
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiac Surgery
Pulmonary
ARDS
PE
Ventilator (weaning/care)
Chest trauma (Chest tube, Pneumothrax, etc).
Pneumonia, Asthma
Day Two
Neurology Review
Head Injuries
Aneurysm
ICP management (Ventriculostomy, Craniotomy).
Stroke & meningitis
Seizures disorders
Spinal cord injuries
Endocrine
DKA
HHNK
SIADH
DI
Hper/hypothyrodism
Gastrointestinal
GI Bleeding
Pancreatitis
Liver Failur
Renal/Hematology
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Dialysis
Electrolyte imbalance
DIC
Immunocompromise
Multi-systems
trauma
Septic shock/infectious diseases.
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)
Toxic Exposure
Professional Caring and Ethical Practic:
Caring practices
Moral agen
Response to diversity
Speaker: Rafat Qahoush PhD, RN
Dr. Qahoush received his Master degree in critical care as a clinical nurse specialist from UCLA School of Nursing and his PhD from UCSF School of Nursing. His recent work experience includes critical care,neurosurgical and cardiothoracic surgery.
CE Hours
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number 17440), for 14 contact hours.