Critical Care Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams [Paperback]

Thomas Ahrens (Author), Donna Prentice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 1997 | ISBN-10: 083851474X | ISBN-13: 978-0838514740 | Edition: 4

This popular reference provides a comprehensive review for the nurses preparing for critical care certification through the CCRN exam and those who wish to keep apprised of the current updates in the field.

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From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This popular reference provides a comprehensive review for the nurses preparing for critical care certification through the CCRN exam and those nurses who wish to keep apprised of the current updates in the field. Key Topics: Organized to reflect the eight conceptual areas required for the exam -- cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, immunology & hematology, neurology, gastroenterology, renal, multi-system problems -- this book is the most effective review tool available. Two simulated CCRN exams and test taking tips help students better focus their review. Market: Critical care nurses, critical care nursing students.

About the Author

Thomas Ahrens, RN, DNS, CS, CCRN (Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri) Donna Prentice

Product Details

• Paperback: 690 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 4 edition (June 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 083851474X
• ISBN-13: 978-0838514740
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The lesser of the evils out there., January 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Critical Care Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams (Paperback)

I prefer this book over Pass the CCRN! because the layout is easier to read, whereas Pass the CCRN! is laid out in outline form and makes me feel like I'm just memorizing a bunch of facts. Also in this book, there are some good practice exams that are, from what other previous CCRN test-takers have told me, very similar in style and difficulty to the actual CCRN.

35 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for Critical care and for review purposes, March 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Critical Care Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams (Paperback)

Each chapter is carefully and thoughtfully layed out. They also build on each other until the whole picture is before you.

38 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Needs a more simplistic approach, July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Critical Care Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams (Paperback)

This is one of the few books available for CCRN certification. Practice exams cover too much material and may overwhelm you. The book should cover what you need to know instead of adding extra material that is not likely to be on the exam.