CRNA Certification Exam Review

In the surgical field, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is vital to a successful surgery. A CRNA is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a graduate-level education and certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). They usually have practiced critical care for one year prior.

Since a CRNA is so educated in the field, when they have a position, it is unlikely they will be replaced by anesthesiologists. Every two years, a CRNA must become recertified, and they require continual education credits depending on the state.

Many nurses that have CRNA certification used the book Anesthesia Secrets by Duke. It provides straight forward Q&A formatting with reviews of a lot of topics. It covers equipment, daily essential information, pharmacology, disorders, and more.

Another book recommended by CRNAs is Anesthesiology Review by Faust. It has a comprehensive coverage of all the necessary topics, and has an easy to use format. It is in-depth in areas required, and is great for a CRNA foundation and review.

CNA Exam Study Guide Materials

A CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is a vital position in the nursing field. They work under a LPN or RN doing daily activities around an office, such as cleaning rooms and linens, answering and caring for patients with exercises and more.

A CNA must know emergency procedures and must be able to stay calm in a crisis situation. They must have some kind of post-secondary nursing instructions, and pass the CNA exam.

For the CNA exam, these are the most recommended study guide books. The first is the CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Cram by Whitenton and Walker. It covers everything you need to know to score high on the CNA exam, with over 150 practice test questions.

Another recommended study material is the Novell Netware 6.5 CNA Exam Cram 2. It has CD-ROM features a proficient and simplified way to study for the exam. There is also a 506 page book which breaks down everything you need to know.

Medical Assistant (MA) CMA Certification Study Guides

If you want a nursing position that is vital to a medical practice, the role of Medical Assistant is probably for you. They keep an office running, helping out doctors through daily activities, and varies depending on employer needs.

In order to become a Medical Assistant, choose a school that has been accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). After completing school, it is best to get certified as a CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) exam, which is offered by the Certifying Board of American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and Association of Medical Technologists (AMT).

Nurses are helpful in sharing what they used to study, and this book was one of the most used for the CMA certification: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins’ Medical Assisting Exam Review for CMA & CRA Certification. A pretest determines your weaknesses and strengths, enabling you to tailor your study guide plan more effectively. It is engaging and comprehensive, simply and effective, giving you invaluable practice and review.

Another helpful study guide is: Medical Assisting Review: Passing the CMA, CRA, and Other Exams. With a student CR-ROM, this guide has easy-to-read material that covers your essentials. It highlights key areas, has multiple choice quizzes, and a concise outline. Easy to use and highly effective.

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