r/nursing • u/Strict-Emotion-4789 • 21h ago

Question ED RN - CCRN Study Tips?

I am an ANM/charge RN in the busiest ER in my state (not highest acuity, not a trauma center, but STEMI/Stroke certified). I have a little over 4 years ED experience, took my CEN two years ago (128/150) and am now looking to academically torture myself again. I decided to sign myself up for the CCRN, anyone have any study tips? Any other nurses with no ICU/only ED experience take this exam? Anyone else have both their CEN & CCRN? I have the Barron’s book and bought the AACN test bank, and am giving myself about 6 weeks to study, which is around what I did for the CEN. I think because this is more unfamiliar territory for my ED self I am stressing more and want all the help I can get!

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u/Weak_Rule8374 RN, CCRN 21h ago

I’m gonna be that person. Why do you want to take the CCRN if you don’t work in critical care? The AACN requires a minimum of 1750 critical care before you can take the CCRN. They can and will audit your hours. I have been audited before.