Phlebotomist Certification Exam Study Guides
May 30, 2011 by Rn2b
Filed under Nursing Books, Phlebotomist (PBT), Testing and Exam Help
A phlebotomist is a nurse that draws blood from patients on a daily basis. They have to have the right demeanor, attitude, and attention for detail, and must have a good knowledge of equipment and psychology.
There are two ways to become a phlebotomist: through schooling or hands-on experience at the job. After that, a phlebotomist needs to take a certification exam to guarantee that they can correctly draw blood and handle a patient if unexpected surprises occur.
Nurses who have earned their phlebotomy certification exam suggested the use of this study guide: Phlebotomy Technician Specialist: Certification Exam Review by Kathryn A. Kalanick. It includes a CD guide to help you study.
The other most recommended book is Phlebotomy Exam Review (McCall, Phlebotomy Exam Review). This book covers all 10 national certification exams for phlebotomy, and is written in a comprehensive way. There are sample exams to make the tester more comfortable when it comes time to take the exam.
Rehab Nurse CRRN Exam Study Guides
May 30, 2011 by Rn2b
Filed under Nursing Books, Rehabilitation Nurse (Rehab), Testing and Exam Help
Many nurses would like to proceed until rehabilitation nursing, which requires multiple proofs of education. First, the nurse needs a BSN, be a certified RN, and must have two years of experience before taking the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Exam.
Since it is so difficult to become certified, many nurses before sitting for the CRRN study for months before. That is why there are several uses study guides online and books on how to prepare so that you can be comfortable sitting for the CRRN.
One highly recommended book is Rehabilitation Nursing: Process, Applications, and Outcomes. It focuses as the important aspects of being a CRRN, such as holistic care for clients, rehabilitation concepts, implementation, and theories, as well as coping principles to best help the client.
The other book specially readies you for the CRRN exam: CRRN Exam Secrets Study Guide: CRRN Test Review for the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Exam. This covers every topic you will need to know for the CRRN, and offers different study strategies.
Dental Assistant DANB Certification Exam Study Guides
May 25, 2011 by Rn2b
Filed under Dental Assistant (DA), Nursing Books, Testing and Exam Help
Most dental assistants should go through a dental assistant training program before entering an office environment, and then they usually go on to achieve certification from the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB). It pertains of a written exam that is four hours long and 320 questions. With a scale of 100 to 900, a student must at least score a 400 to pass and earn certification to become a dentist assistant.
The exam itself is broken into three separate sections, such as the General Chairside Test, Infection Control Test, and Radiation Health Safety.
If an assistant has the DANB certification, they are more likely to be employed.
Here are the most successfully used study guides for the DANB:
Mosby’s Review Questions and Answers for Dental Assisting