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PCCN® Certification Exam Prep Package with Practice Test and NSN Access


Speaker:
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC
Duration:
14 Hours 54 Minutes
Copyright:
Dec 05, 2018
Publisher:
PESI Inc.
Product Code:
RNV077135
Media Type:
DVD


Description

Are you unsure of how to study, and wonder if your current level of knowledge is sufficient to pass the examination? This package of training videos, tools, and practice tests will provide you with everything needed to prepare to take the PCCN exam.

As a Certified Progressive Care Nurse, you will have:

  • More confidence in your clinical assessment skills
  • Fewer errors
  • Better Collaboration with the medical team
  • Improved patient satisfaction with the care you provide

 

Demonstrate your commitment to clinical expertise and professional development by joining expert Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, CCRN, PCCN, CMSRN, CLNC, NLCP, for this comprehensive learning experience. In addition to a complete review of clinical and professional issues per the current exam blueprint, you will gain valuable test preparation and test-taking tips that are certain to aid your quest for success on the PCCN exam!

Credit


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Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  For Planning Committee disclosures, please statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


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Speaker

Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC's Profile

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Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in intensive care. She earned her legal nurse consultant training through the Vickie Milazzo Institute in 2008 and has worked on nearly 250 cases for various boards of nursing. She has worked with attorneys on pre-corrective action and with nurses to meet consultation requirements to fulfill corrective action guidelines.

Additionally, Cyndi has worked as a legal nurse consultant responsible to analyze medical records, determine merit, assist with client interviews, attend medical appointments, locate testing experts, complete chronologies, review billing for accuracy, provide deposition/jury question development, and assist in court strategy development. Cyndi is a renowned national seminar speaker having spoken for numerous companies since 2008, including her own, Clinical Review Consultants. She works for Mayo Clinic in Minnesota continuing her passion for bedside nursing in critical care.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cynthia Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants and has an employment relationship with Mayo Mankato. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Cynthia Zarbano has no relevant non-financial relationships.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Outline

Day One
 
Professional Caring & Ethical Practices
  • Overview of the Synergy Model of Care
  • Family-Centered Care
  • Informatics for the Bed-side Nurse
 
Cardiovascular
  • Cardiovascular assessment
  • Hemodynamics
  • Pharmacology to enhance cardiac output
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Acute and chronic heart failure
  • Aortic aneurysm
 
Hematology & Immunology
  • Anaphylactic shock
  • DIC
  • Blood products for the coagulopathic patient
  • Caring for the immune-comprised patient 
 
Endocrine
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • SIADH
  • Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome
 
Gastrointestinal
  • GI Bleeds
  • Pancreatitis
  • Intestinal ischemia and infarction
  • C. Diff
  • Nutrition planning for the acute and chronically ill adult patient
 
Day Two
 
Neurology
  • Assessment and care of the brain-injured patient
  • Stroke
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Seizures
  • Bed-side assessment of dysphagia
 
Renal
  • Acute and chronic renal failure
  • Electrolyte disorders
  • Dialysis strategies
 
Pulmonary
  • Pulmonary medication implications
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Mechanical ventilation strategies
  • Pneumonia
  • ARDS
  • Care strategies for the thoracic surgery patient
 
Multisystem
  • Sepsis
  • Shock: cardiogenic, hypovolemic, septic
  • Hospital-acquired infections
  • Wound care
 
Behavioral & Psychosocial
  • Delirium, Depression & Dementia
  • Suicidal patients & precautions
  • Sleep & the hospitalized patient
 
Test-taking Strategies
  • Application process
  • Test blueprint review

Objectives

  1. Incorporate the Synergy Model as it pertains to patients and their families, as well as patient care plans in Progressive Care. 
  2. Integrate cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, renal, hematologic, immunologic, endocrine, multi-system and gastrointestinal assessments including an understanding of the correlating physiology and pathophysiology.
  3. Choose the correct drug dosage calculation, continuous medication infusion administration and patient monitoring for medication effects.
  4. Select appropriate patient monitoring equipment using standardized procedures.
  5. Assess signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and initiation of standardized
  6. Categorize the necessary interventions to stabilize a patient awaiting transfer to critical care.
  7. Anticipate the needs of the long-term mechanical ventilated patient as well as weaning techniques and procedures.
  8. Evaluate the family's need for enhanced involvement in care to facilitate the transition from hospital to home.
  9. Utilize the educational components necessary to help patient succeed related to diet, exercise, and medications.
  10. Determine the signs and symptoms of life threatening electrolyte abnormalities and rapid interventions.
  11. Analyze the interpretation of commonly ordered labs.
  12. Specify legal and ethical implications of professional nursing issues and concerns.
  13. Apply treatment modalities and nursing interventions to include outcomes and evaluation criteria of common disorders of each body system.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists

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Nadya L

"Great speaker!"

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