Module 1: Test-Taking Tips
- Testing taking strategies and resources
Modules 2 & 3: Cardiovascular
- Hemodynamics, vasoactive medications and CV pharmacology
- Cardiogenic shock, heart failure, pacing and cardiomyopathies
- Acute coronary syndrome and cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac surgery, structural defects, vascular complications, cardiac trauma and conduction abnormalities
Module 4: Respiratory
- Arterial blood gas analysis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute pulmonary embolus and respiratory failure
- Selected restrictive and obstructive pulmonary disease conditions
- Pulmonary embolus and pulmonary hypertension
- Traumatic injuries and transfusion-related acute lung injury
Module 5: Neurological
- Neuro-anatomy, neurologic assessment and increased intracranial pressure
- Neurological disorders: hemorrhagic stroke, neurologic infectious diseases, seizures, epilepsy, brain tumors, dementia and delirium
- Traumatic brain injuries, ischemic stroke and surgical management of neurologic disorders
Module 6: Renal and Genitourinary
- Acute and chronic kidney disease
- Renal replacement therapies
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances, and therapeutic interventions
Module 7: Gastrointestinal
- GI system anatomy, physiology and assessment
- Liver dysfunction and failure, and acute pancreatitis
- GI bleeding and bowel disorders, surgery and acute abdominal trauma
Module 8: Hematology and Immunology
- Coagulopathies, including DIC and HELLP syndrome
- Immune deficiencies, leukopenias, thrombocytopenias, oncologic complications and transfusion reactions
- Therapeutic interventions and nursing considerations
Module 9: Endocrine
- Endocrine abnormalities: hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, diabetes insipidus and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormon
Module 10: Integumentary and Musculoskeletal
- Integumentary system disorders: cellulitis, IV infiltrations, necrotizing fasciitis, pressure injury and wounds
- Musculoskeletal disorders: compartment syndrome, fractures, functional issues, osteomyelitis and rhabdomyolysis
Modules 11 & 12: Multisystem
- Holistic nursing care issues: pain, post-intensive care syndrome, end-of-life/palliative care
- Multisystem complications of critical illness: HAI, thermoregulation, sleep disruption, bariatric complications and maternal/fetal complications
- Complications and treatment of toxic exposures
- Types of shock: causes, clinical presentation and therapeutic management
Module 13: Behavioral and Psychosocial
- Common behavioral concerns in critically ill patients
- Assessment strategies and treatment options for agitation, aggression, violence, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, suicide and antisocial behavior
Module 14: Professional Caring and Ethical Practice
- AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care (aligning patient needs with nurse competencies)
- Nurse characteristics and their relation to the CCRN exams