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 : Critical Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review and Practice Exams (Critical Care Certification (Ahrens))

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.028076
EAN: 9780071465861
Edition: 5
ISBN: 0071465863
Label: McGraw-Hill Professional
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 720
Publication Date: September 12, 2006
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Studio: McGraw-Hill Professional




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What does it take to pass the Critical Care certification exam? Start here…



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)




Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Best resource out there
I would have to say that this is the best CCRN review book out there. It is easily readable, comprehensive, and includes many practice questions to help you determine if you understand, can apply, and can remember the material. I have bought other review books, but unfortunately, they have been in outline forms and not as valuable. They get boring quick too! I have no problems with the little bits of extra infomration included in this book that may or may not be on the exam as it helps you comprehend ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Incredibly thorough
I too thought that the first chapter was hard to get through--the cardiovascular section is extremely thorough and has quite a bit of information that really isn't addressed on the exam. The remaining chapters, however, were much easier reading, and the explanations are so much better than what I have found in other books. The book also has an extensive collection of practice questions, and while it does not give rationales for the correct answers, it does direct you to where it was covered in the book. ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - CCRN Review
I attended AACN's NTI critical care conference in 2007, and had the privilege of attending lectures by Thomas Ahrens. After studying tons of material in preparation for the exam, this was the last book I purchased. It should have been the first and only one I purchased. Ahrens simplifies complex concepts in an interesting manner, and covers material you WILL SEE on the exam. This book was the most helpful resource I utilized! He presents hundreds of scenarios and practice questions, which were priceless when ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - TO THE POINT
EASY READING AND TO THE POINT. I OWN A FEW DIFFERENT REVIEW BOOKS AND THIS IS THE MOST HELPFUL.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - excellent!
fast shipping!!came on time and the book was as described! i'd defitely order from them again.







 






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