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PCCN Certification Prep Course

Ace the Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) Certification by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification Corporation

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Clinical Judgement

Professional Caring and Ethical Practice

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Course Outline
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PCCN Pretest

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PCCN Course

Welcome to the Mometrix PCCN Course!
PCCN Video Directory
Study Tips and Test-Taking Strategies
5 Secret Keys to PCCN Exam Success5 Topics
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Lesson Content
Secret Key #1: Plan Big, Study Small
Secret Key #2: Make Your Studying Count
Secret Key #3: Practice the Right Way
Secret Key #4: Pace Yourself
Secret Key #5: Have a Plan for Guessing
Test-Taking Strategies3 Topics
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Lesson Content
Question Strategies
Answer Choice Strategies
General Strategies
Subject Material
Clinical Judgment: Cardiovascular13 Topics
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Lesson Content
Cardiovascular Assessment: Assessment of the Cardiovascular System & Electrocardiogram
Cardiovascular Assessment: Cardiac Output & Assessment of Lower Extremities
Diagnostics
Pathophysiology: ACS, Myocardial Infarctions, Aortic Aneurysms, & Shock
Pathophysiology: Shock & Cardiomyopathy
Pathophysiology: Dysrhythmias Part 1
Pathophysiology: Dysrhythmias Part 2
Pathophysiology: Dysrhythmias Part 3
Pathophysiology: Heart Failure, Endocarditis, & Myocarditis
Pathophysiology: Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, & Acute Venous Thromboembolism
Procedures and Interventions: Cardioversion, Pericardiocentesis, & Pacemakers
Procedures and Interventions: AIC, PCI, Stents, & Line Insertions
Pharmacology
Clinical Judgment: Respiratory7 Topics
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Assessment
Pathophysiology: Acute Pulmonary Embolism & Acute Respiratory Failure
Pathophysiology: Pneumonia, COPD, Sleep Apnea, & Status Asthmaticus
Pathophysiology: Air Leak Syndromes & Metabolic and Respiratory Alkalosis
Procedures and Interventions: Non-Invasive Ventilation & Airway Devices
Procedures and Interventions: Mechanical Ventilation
Procedures and Interventions: Thoracentesis, Chest Tubes, Thoracic Surgery, & Pharmacology
Clinical Judgment: Endocrine4 Topics
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Lesson Content
Assessment
Diagnostics
Endocrine Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Clinical Judgment: Hematology, Immunology, & Oncology4 Topics
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Lesson Content
Diagnostics
Pathophysiology
Hematologic Procedures and Interventions
Pharmacology
Clinical Judgment: Neurology5 Topics
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Lesson Content
Assessment
Diagnostics
Pathophysiology: Encephalopathies & Seizure Disorders
Pathophysiology: Strokes, Brain Tumors, Head Trauma, & Delirium
Pharmacology
Clinical Judgment: Gastrointestinal6 Topics
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Lesson Content
Assessment
Diagnostics
Pathophysiology: Cholecystitis & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pathophysiology: Diverticular Disease & Hepatic Cirrhosis
Procedures and Interventions: NG Tubes, Sump Tubes, and Levin Tubes & Drains
Pharmacology
Clinical Judgment: Renal5 Topics
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Lesson Content
Assessment
Diagnostics
Pathophysiology: Hydronephrosis & Chronic Kidney Disease
Pathophysiology: Uremic Syndrome
Procedures and Interventions
Clinical Judgment: Musculoskeletal2 Topics
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Lesson Content
Assessment
Pathophysiology
Clinical Judgment: Multisystem13 Topics
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Lesson Content
Pathophysiology: Range of Severe Infection & Anaphylactic Shock
Pathophysiology: Temperature-Related Illness, Alcohol Withdrawal, & Sedation
Infectious Diseases and Infection Control: Viral Infections & Bacterial Infections
Infectious Diseases and Infection Control: Vector-Borne and Parasitic Infections
Infectious Diseases and Infection Control: Nosocomial Infections & Infection Control Plan
Integumentary-Related Conditions and Interventions: General Skin & Wound Assessment
Integumentary-Related Conditions and Interventions: Cellulitis, Pressure Ulcers, & Surgical Wounds
Integumentary-Related Conditions and Interventions: Wound VACs & Pharmacologic Treatment of Wound Pain
Pain Assessment: Pathophysiology of Pain
Pain Assessment: Pain Assessment Tools & Barriers to Optimal Pain Assessments
Pharmacologic Pain Management: NSAIDs & Opioids
Pharmacologic Pain Management: Treating Pain & Tolerance and Pseudotolerance
Pandemic Management
Clinical Judgment: Behavioral and Psychosocial5 Topics
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Assessment
Pathophysiology: Depression & Anxiety Disorders
Pathophysiology: Panic Attacks & Substance Abuse
Restraints
Pharmacology
Clinical Judgment: General6 Topics
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Lesson Content
History and Physical
Diagnostic Testing
Pharmacology
Adult Medication Administration
Alternative, Complementary, and Non-Pharmacologic Interventions: Complementary Therapy & Temperature-Controlled Therapies
Alternative, Complementary, and Non-Pharmacologic Interventions: Therapeutic Ultrasound & Rehabilitation
Professional Caring and Ethical Practice16 Topics
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Lesson Content
Ethics
Patient Rights
Therapeutic Relationships: Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic Relationships: Cultural Characteristics
Grief and Loss
Education Theory
Principles of Education: Principles of Adult Learning & Bloom’s Taxonomy
Principles of Education: Resources to Use When Teaching Patients and Their Families
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
AACN Synergy Model
Systems Thinking
Legal Regulations
Nursing Research
Evidence Based Practice
Quality Improvement and Risk Management
Patient Safety and Injury Prevention
Tell Us What You Think
PCCN Course Feedback
Bonus Content
Guide to Effective Studying6 Topics
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Lesson Content
Where and How to Study
Scheduling Study Time
Reading Methods
Taking Notes
Health
Exam Day
How to Overcome Test Anxiety
PCCN Flashcards

PCCN Practice Tests

Practice Test 1
PCCN Practice Test 1
Practice Test 2
PCCN Practice Test 2
Practice Test 3
PCCN Practice Test 3
Practice Test 4
PCCN Practice Test 4
Practice Test 5
PCCN Practice Test 5
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PCCN Certification Prep Course by Mometrix

Covers:

Clinical Judgment

  • Cardiovascular
  • Pulmonary
  • Endocrine
  • Hematology
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Musculoskeletal

Professional Caring and Ethical Practice

  • Systems Thinking
  • Ethics
  • Patient Rights
  • Therapeutic Relationships
  • Grief and Loss
  • Principles of Education
  • Legal Regulations

Features:

Study Guide

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Track Your Progress

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5 Full-Length Practice Tests

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Flashcards

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