CCRN® Certification Review by Laura Gasparis RN, PhD

Comprehensive CCRN® Certification Review Course

Instructor: Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD

Length: 10 hours (57 lessons)

Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD joins forces with NURSING.com to bring you a 10 hour CCRN® Review by two of the most trusted names in nursing education.

10 Hours of CCRN Review Videos

10 total hours of CCRN video lecture (with accompanying outlines), covering the entire CCRN test plan broken down into 57 digestible video lessons.

60 Day Access

60 full days of unlimited access after purchase so you have plenty of time to review.

Condensed CCRN Lesson Notes

Download and print formatted PDF lesson notes prepared by practicing nurses.

29 Printable Critical Care Cheatsheets

High-yield, color-coded, nursing cheatsheets attached to each lesson. Download and print for quick reference.

20 Interactive 3D Biodigital Images

Dive into disease processes with 3D interactive images that help you visualize the anatomy and diseases in applicable CCRN lessons.

100% Online

Study from the comfort of your home (or mobile phone) on your schedule. No need to attend an expensive review course or travel. With this fully digital review - success is literally in the palm of your hand.

CCRN Course Overview

A comprehensive online CCRN review course for all nurses preparing to sit for the CCRN, CCRN-E, and CCRN-K exams. Based on the most current test plan - covering in-depth overview of body systems and Professional Care topics. All lessons are taught by the world's most sought after (and entertaining) CCRN reviewer Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD and delivered via the proven NURSING.com platform.

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CCRN Course Syllabus

57 HD video lessons (10 hours) covering the entire current CCRN test plan taught by the most respected CCRN educator and delivered by the renowned NURSING.com platform PLUS 29 downloadable PDF critical care nursing cheatsheets. Click below to view lesson and lengths:

Cardiovascular

Hypertensive Crisis – 2:30
Swan-Ganz Catheters – 24:42
Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP) – 15:31
Calculating PAWP on PEEP – 8:57
Heart Murmurs – 24:39
Reading “A, C, V Waves” & PAWP Waveforms – 3:46
Cardiac Catheterization & Acute Coronary Syndrome – 6:01
12 Lead EKG – Leads 1, 2, 3, aVL, & aVF – 9:18
12 Lead EKG – Lead V1-V6 – 4:18
12 Lead EKG – Injuries – 19:31
Myocardial Infarction – Inferior Wall 11:46
Myocardial Infarction – Anterior Septal Wall – 4:27
Shock Stages – 5:38
Hypovolemic Shock – 4:53
Cardiogenic Shock – 6:44
Septic Shock – 7:01
Cardiovascular Practice Question Review – 13:30

Endocrine

SIADH – 20:08
Diabetes Insipidus – 14:04
Hypoglycemia – 9:36
DKA vs HHNK – 30:54
Endocrine Practice Questions – 14:12

Hematology

Hematology for the CCRN – 13:38

- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HITTS)
- Idiopathic Cytopenia Purpura (ITP)
- Hematology Practice Questions

Gastrointestinal

Pancreatitis and Large Bowel Obstruction – 12:02
Liver Overview & Disease – 14:42
Jaundice – 3:13
Ruptured Spleen – 9:45
GI Practice Questions – 8:02

Multisystem

Multi-System – 3:09
Poisoning – 03:42
Multi-System CCRN Important Points – 2:52
Differentiating Ectopy & Aberrancy – 14:49
Wide Complex Tachycardia – 2:13

Neurological

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident/Stroke) – 6:34
Neuro Anatomy – 10:47
Uncal Herniation – 3:38
Supratentorial Herniation – 5:54
Glasgow Coma Scale – 2:49
Supratentorial Herniation: Cushing’s – 2:13
Increased Intracranial Pressure – 8:58
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure – 8:33
Basilar Skull Fracture – 1:48
Meningitis – 4:36
Neurologic Review questions – 17:45

Physcological

Psychological Review for the CCRN – 8:49

- Antisocial Behaviors
- Delirium/Dementia
- Mood Disorders
- Substance Dependence
- Suicidal Behavior
- Communicating with Patients in a Psychosocial Emergency
- Dealing with Abusive, Aggressive, or Violent
- Use of Restraints

Renal

Acute Renal Failure Overview – 4:20
Acute Tubular Necrosis – 3:20
Acute Renal (Pre-Renal vs Renal) Failure – 11:02
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy – 2:51
Chronic Renal Failure – 11:16
Renal Review Questions – 4:53

Pulmonary

ABG Interpretation – 14:24
Breath Sounds – 25:12
Acute Respiratory Failure – 22:18
Pulmonary Question Review – 13:00

CCRN Exam Overview

Professional Care and Nursing Practice – 13:00
Synergy Model Review
Test Overview

Who is Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD?

For the past 20 years, Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD, has been the industry leader in critical care review. She has offered her CCRN course all over the world, and has helped thousands of nurses to pass the CCRN.

What is NURSING.com?

At NURSING.com, we have educated over 500,000+ nurses globally through our easy-to-use platform designed for visual learners.

Engaging and Concise Lessons From Everyone's Favorite CCRN Educator

Laura brings a unique mix of humor and deep understanding of the most complex critical care concepts to each lecture. Whiteboard drawings, images, charts, and personal stories combine to help you prepare for your CCRN exam.

Master Complex Critical Care Topics With Visual Lectures and Colorful "Cheatsheets"

All lessons are concise for easy viewing and quick review. Each lesson includes a condensed (printable) outline and many include colorful nursing cheatsheets that cut the fluff around complicated critical care topics. You can even print these out and take them on the floor!

Immerse Yourself With Interactive Study

Dive deep into disease processes and organ systems with 3D interactive images attached to 20 lessons.

Prove to Yourself, Patients, and Coworkers

Putting CCRN after your name shows to everyone your dedication and passion for critical care nursing. It becomes a badge of honor to your hard work and ongoing learning.

Join the Ranks of Just 0.45% Nurses Worldwide Who Are CCRNs

Of the 20M+ nurses worldwide, just 95,000 hold the CCRN certification - making them elite members of the critical care team. Our CCRN Review Course with concise - multimodal lessons taught by Laura is designed to help you join those exclusive ranks with confidence!

The "Old" Way

Boring textbooks and stale videos from untrusted resources - leaving you unsure if you can pass

With Laura & NURSING.com

Clear instruction from the leading expert in CCRN review delivered via a proven/visual platform - boosting your confidence

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Is the CCRN course a part of other Academy subscriptions?

The CCRN course is not a part of the Academy, this course is Laura’s that she is allowing us to use on our platform, therefore, we cannot offer it as part of any existing or new subscription.

The only way to access the CCRN Review Course is by purchasing the individual course itself.

We are so excited that Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD has agreed to partner with NURSING.com and help us be the BEST place to learn nursing.

Does this course offer CEUs?

While we don’t provide direct education credits, by simply becoming certified through the examination process (and passing), you can earn your CE credits in most states. Please check with your nursing regulatory board for more information.

What is the CCRN and what does it mean for the ED or ICU nurse?

The CCRN Examination (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is a credentialing examination provided by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This is a specific credentialing exam that demonstrates expertise and proficiency in the field of critical care. It is specific to critical care nurses, and requires a certain amount of hours to be completed, directly caring for patients in the ICU.

ICU and ED nurses are disciplines in nursing, and the CCRN proves proficiency/mastery in critical care nursing. In the emergency department, the CEN (Certification of Emergency Nursing) is the equivalent certification, which we do not provide review for.

How do I access the course?

Complete access is provided immediately upon purchase and you can login via computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. All content is available anywhere you. have internet access 24/7. Once you purchase, you have 60 days of access.

Does this course include practice questions?

Currently, we do not have a question bank or questions for these courses, which is why we have a low introductory price for this review by the one and only Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio. However, during the lectures, Laura will cover a practice CCRN question and show you how to answer it.