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DAY 1: THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025
  • 1. Introduction and Synergy Model (39 Minutes)
    Module Description
    This module reviews the requirements for the CCRN Exam as well as how to apply. It reviews several test-taking strategies, as well as the different types of questions: general knowledge, application and synthesis. The synergy theory is the overall paradigm for the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) regarding patient/family-centered care. Since 20 percent of the CCRN Exam covers this module of care, sample questions are reviewed.
  • 2. Hematology / Immunology (78 Minutes)
    Module Description
    This module has many changes since the last renewal. The review focuses on the inflammatory and stress responses in critical illness, anaphylactic shock, platelet function and bleeding disorders, care of wounds, anemias, immune deficiencies in the critically ill adult and peripheral extravasation of medications. The vascular response to bleeding and blood products are also reviewed.
  • 3. Cardiovascular (149 Minutes)
    Module Description
    This module covers normal cardiac physiology, hemodynamics, CV pharmacology, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, endocarditis and cardiac catheterization.
  • 4. Endocrine (34 Minutes)
    Module Description
    This module focuses on diabetes insipidis (DI), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and HHS. Comparison of lab results and treatments are reviewed.This module focuses on diabetes insipidis (DI), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and HHS. Comparison of lab results and treatments are reviewed.
  • 5. Gastrointestinal (65 Minutes)
    Module Description
    The module will focus on prevention of complications: bleeding, ulcerations and translocation. Also presented will be: a brief review of priorities of care for the GI bleeding patient, pancreatitis, liver failure, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), intestinal ischemia and infarction and abdominal compartment syndrome.

DAY 2: FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025
  • 6. Neurology (83 Minutes)
    Module Description
    This module focuses on normal cerebral function. The patient with intracranial hypertension will be discussed in detail, which will include nursing assessment and care of the brain-injured patient. A brief review of the physiology of stroke, increased intracranial pressure (ICP), intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, spinal cord injury and seizure activity will be incorporated.
  • 7. Psychosocial (31 Minutes)
    Module Description
    Behavioral abnormalities are a common complication in the intensive care unit and a cause of prolonged ICU stay, increased medical complications, prolonged ventilation times and increased mortality. This presentation reviews several of the behavioral problems seen in the unit with a discussion of nursing interventions that may reduce the risk of these patients. AACN’s guidelines for care are the focus as well as medications frequently used.
  • 8. Renal (41 Minutes)
    Module Description
    This module will review normal renal physiology and function. Since renal function is a major determinant of mortali-ty in the critical care area, preservation of normal renal function is addressed. Acute renal injury and failure is discussed in detail with nursing assessment and interventions reviewed. Also discussed are electrolytes, pharma-cology and the indications for dialysis.
  • 9. Pulmonary (104 Minutes)
    Module Description
    This module will review normal pulmonary physiology, pulmonary drugs, acute respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation strategies, pneumonia, aspiration, chest tube care, acute asthma, pulmonary embolus, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and chest trauma.
  • 10. Multisystem (35 Minutes)
    Module Description
    This module reviews the physiology of shock: cardiogenic, neurologic, hypovolemic, anaphylactic and septic shock. Nursing assessment, hemodynamics and interventions are also discussed, including musculoskeletal infections and functional issues, such as the complications of immobility and gait disturbances. Complications of bariatric surgery, review of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the patient with pain and palliative care will also be included in this module.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any course questions, please contact:

Laarni C. Florencio, MSN, RN, CNL
Program Director, Nursing Continuing Professional Development

lcf9006@nyp.org | 212.746.5686

For technical inquiries, please contact MED-ED’s dedicated support team through the course page on MED-ED's website.