Robert and Elizabeth Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Today I took my critical care certification exam called the CCRN. Not many critical care RNs get this certification because it is very hard to pass. I believe only 15% or less get their CCRNs. Well, I decided to torture myself and take it. I needed to take it because for my Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia, it is either required or highly recommended for admission to the schools I want to apply to. In other words, I need all the help I can get to be accepted into the school I want. I was more nervous before this exam than I was when I took my state boards for my RN in 2001. For the CCRN, you get 3 hours to answer 150 questions on a computer at H&R Block. It took me 90 minutes. After I finished and left the testing room, the printer spit out a watermarked paper to the proctor stating if I had passed or not. It was really nice to find out if I had passed right there and then. Honestly, I just about fainted when I read that I had passed! I was in shock because I fully did not expect to pass it. I have great knowledgable co-workers with many more years experience than I do that did not pass on their first time. So, I now get to sign all my paperwork EDrew RN BSN CCRN. I just wish Banner paid extra for it in my hourly wage. But, I shouldn't complain too much, they are reimbursing me for my certification costs. My celebration dinner..... homemade shrimp scampi and a juicy steak!! yummmmmy! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Awesome and congrats E!!! WE all knew you could do it smarty, we've seen your scores on all these 'quiz' threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michael Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 congrates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Way to go girl! From watching my sister eat after her operation I'm guessing that was about 3 shrimp and 1/4 of the steak I'd eat. Still good huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marana Rich Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Congratulations! Take a ride and get rid of the stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill's Vette Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Hey, thats good news.... Did you stay at a Holiday Inn last night???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedratchet Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 That's great. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1EvilC5 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Great Job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Way to go girl! From watching my sister eat after her operation I'm guessing that was about 3 shrimp and 1/4 of the steak I'd eat. Still good huh?It was 2 shrimp and about 1/4 of the steak. It took about an hour to eat but it tasted wonderful! Hey, thats good news.... Did you stay at a Holiday Inn last night????Yes I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarAB13 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 AWESOME! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 WTG -Frank an Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrutt Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Congrats Elizabeth! Was it a Holiday Inn or a Holiday Inn Express? It makes a difference you know........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1EVLC7 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 congrats Elizabeth!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Congrats Elizabeth! Was it a Holiday Inn or a Holiday Inn Express? It makes a difference you know........ Holiday Inn Express ya know (in my best Canadian accent :D )I had to pay by the hour and put a deposit down for the linens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Congratulations to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Way to go E~...sounds like a raise is in order...then more mods for Vanessa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sidewinder Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Thats VERY COOL!!! Now empty my bedpan J/K!! widesinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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