I am sure that every one has their own methods for studying for the CRNI exam but I found all of the material helpful. I started with the INS study guide with sample test questions then read all of the INS resource books taking notes as I read. Then when I got the INS CD I reviewed my notes to make sure I had the info that was stressed I would need to know for the test than added what I missed to my notes and rewrote my notes. I learn much better when studying in a group but was not able to find any one close to my home that was going to take the test. I have to admit I missed passing the first time by 2 points and never saw at the end of the test that you can check to see if you left any questions unanswered until the sencond testing. Sure enough, the second time I clicked on that button and had left 2 questions unanswered. I distinctly remembered answering them but they were blank. Who knows, I might have passed the first time if I had seem that option so be very careful when you are taking the test. Good Luck!!!
I went through all of the material starting in April 2009 to test in September 2009 and missed passing by 2 points. At that point I started studying everything again and did pick up some points that I had missed the first time through. I am sure it depends on how you study best. In nursing school I did MUCH better studying in groups so it was difficult for me to do alone. I did test again March 2010 and was much more relaxed and comfortable/confident. Just remember to click on the button at the end that will pull up any questions you may have not answered. I feel that if I had seen that when I tested the first time I might have passed. I had missed answering 2 questions the second time around that I swore I had answered so I obviously did not click on enter or something to submit the answers but then at least I had the opportunity to answer and check one last time before I completed the test. Take your time. Good luck!!!! Valorie
I am sure that every one has their own methods for studying for the CRNI exam but I found all of the material helpful. I started with the INS study guide with sample test questions then read all of the INS resource books taking notes as I read. Then when I got the INS CD I reviewed my notes to make sure I had the info that was stressed I would need to know for the test than added what I missed to my notes and rewrote my notes. I learn much better when studying in a group but was not able to find any one close to my home that was going to take the test. I have to admit I missed passing the first time by 2 points and never saw at the end of the test that you can check to see if you left any questions unanswered until the sencond testing. Sure enough, the second time I clicked on that button and had left 2 questions unanswered. I distinctly remembered answering them but they were blank. Who knows, I might have passed the first time if I had seem that option so be very careful when you are taking the test. Good Luck!!!
Valorie Dunn,BSN, RN, CRNI, PLNC
What is the average prep time? Not sure if September is enough time to study. Any recommendations?
I went through all of the material starting in April 2009 to test in September 2009 and missed passing by 2 points. At that point I started studying everything again and did pick up some points that I had missed the first time through. I am sure it depends on how you study best. In nursing school I did MUCH better studying in groups so it was difficult for me to do alone. I did test again March 2010 and was much more relaxed and comfortable/confident. Just remember to click on the button at the end that will pull up any questions you may have not answered. I feel that if I had seen that when I tested the first time I might have passed. I had missed answering 2 questions the second time around that I swore I had answered so I obviously did not click on enter or something to submit the answers but then at least I had the opportunity to answer and check one last time before I completed the test. Take your time. Good luck!!!! Valorie
Valorie Dunn,BSN, RN, CRNI, PLNC