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PCCN® Online Course & Book Bundle

$269.00

About the Online Course

The PCCN® Certification Review Course is designed to follow the AACN Certification Blueprint for the Adult PCCN® exam. This review will assist nurses who provide direct care to acutely ill adult patients to obtain their certification. This entire course was re-recorded to align with the updated test plan released by AACN on February 6, 2024.  

This course is comprised of ten on-demand video modules, each module is further divided into short sessions so that one can easily pinpoint any concept that needs extra reviewing. Nicole has a knack of breaking down key information and combining real life stories, catchy cheers and case studies to help solidify understanding of each disease state. She brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, enthusiasm and humor to her teaching, making this overwhelming content easily digestible, engaging & entertaining. Nicole strives to instill confidence in nurses to successfully pass the PCCN® exam!

About the Study Guide

Ace the PCCN®!: You can do it! Study Guide is a concise guide that takes you through AACN's test blueprint for the PCCN® examination. The book is succinct written using only bullet points containing key information on each disease state. There is an emphasis on the background of disease states, key physical assessment findings, lab values and management strategies. Nicole made an effort to break down information in a way that is easy to understand.

About the Practice Review Question Book

Ace the PCCN®: You Can Do It! Practice Review Questions book was designed to challenge your knowledge using practice questions following AACN's test blueprint for the PCCN® examination. The book contains 3 full tests with 375 practice questions and provides rationales for each of the questions.

ISBN-10: 0-9978349-5-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-9978349-5-6

What Nurses Are Saying About This Course!
Excellent course

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to study for the PCCN. Nicole is upbeat and knowledgeable. I feel prepared for the exam after reviewing her course and utilizing the books associated with the course. ~ B.G.

Loved It!!

The program is so well put together. The videos are short and to the point. Great information. I'm incredibly glad I invested in the PCCN course. My nursing knowledge increased tremendously.  ~ S.D.

Course Details

Course Format: eLearning/Self-directed course
Contact Hours: 15.5
Course Length: 914 minutes

What's Included

  • 1 year unlimited access 24/7 to the online course
  • Ace the PCCN®! Study Guide & Practice Review Question Book Bundle
  • Downloadable PDF Study Guide
  • Printable CE Certificate

Accreditation

Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc. is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #16363. This program is approved for 15.5 contact hours.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this eLearning, participants should be able to:

  1. Discuss tactics on successful exam passage
  2. Describe pathophysiologic processes, assessment, and management priorities for patients with cardiovascular, neurological, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, behavioral/psychological, and multisystem issues in critical and cardiovascular care.
  3. Identify how the elements of the Synergy model of care and Healthy Work Environment can be embedded into daily practice activities.
  4. Apply the driving concepts of Professional and Caring Practices into clinical practice scenarios.

Additional Information

Course Refund Policy

Our policy is valid for a period of 30 calendar days from the date of the purchase. If the period of 30 days has lapsed since the purchase, we can't, unfortunately, offer you a refund. In addition, once the course has been accessed, there are no refunds available.

Course Expiration Time Zone

Access to the course expires 1 year after purchase, regardless of when the course is accessed. Please note, courses are set to expire at 00:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on the expiry date.

For example, students in Pacific Standard Time (UTC 8 hrs ahead), will find their class expires at 4:00 PM PST.  Due to the major time difference, we have set all courses to expire on day 366 so you receive a full year of access plus a few bonus hours.

Extension Policy

All courses will be limited to a maximum of one extension. The one-time extension is valid for 6 months @ 40% of the full cost of the course. Extension requests must be received via email at [email protected].

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Course Agenda

Module 1: Introduction & PCCN® Exam Overview – 24:34 mins

Module 2: Endocrine
  • Session 1: Endocrine Module Overview – 1:35 mins
  • Session 2: IV Fluids & Diabetes – 14:36 mins
  • Session 3: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) & Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) – 20:45 mins
  • Session 4: Diabetes Insipidus (DI) & Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) – 11:28 mins
  • Session 5: Thyroid Disorders – 9:24 mins
Module 3: Renal
  • Session 1 – Renal Module Overview – 1:06 mins
  • Session 2 – Kidney Injury Part 1 – 25:14 mins
  • Session 3 – Kidney Injury Part 2 – 18:40 mins
  • Session 4 – Electrolyte Imbalances – 24:58 mins
Module 4: Cardiovascular
  • Session 1 – Cardiovascular Module Overview – 2:25 mins
  • Session 2 – Cardiac Basics – 11:44 mins
  • Session 3 – Valve Dysfunction – 30:46 mins
  • Session 4 – Acute Coronary Syndrome – 40:43 mins
  • Session 5 – 12 Lead ECG & MI – 38:53 mins
  • Session 6 – Complications of Myocardial Infarction – 15:11 mins
  • Session 7 – Cardiac Surgery – 10:30 mins
  • Session 8 – Atrial Dysrhythmias – 21:58 mins
  • Session 9 – Heart Failure – 37 mins
  • Session 10 – Cardiomyopathy – 13:24 mins
  • Session 11 – Acute Inflammatory Disease – 8:03 mins
  • Session 12 – Hypertension, Aneurysms & Peripheral Vascular Disease – 23:49 mins
  • Session 13 – Bradycardia & Pacemakers – 17:15 mins
  • Session 14 – Cardiac Arrest – 11:08 mins
Module 5: Pulmonary
  • Session 1 – Pulmonary Module Overview – 2:09 mins
  • Session 2 – Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation & Capnography – 24:48 mins
  • Session 3 – Respiratory Failure – 25:16 mins
  • Session 4 – Asthma & COPD – 24:18 mins
  • Session 5 – Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary HTN, Lung Cancer, Chest Tubes – 32:37 mins
  • Session 6 – Mechanical Ventilation – 22:02 mins
  • Session 7 – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) – 10:44 mins
Module 6: Neurology
  • Session 1 – Neurology Module Overview – 1:14 mins
  • Session 2 – Neuro Anatomy & Assessment – 19:31 mins
  • Session 3 – Ischemic Stroke – 29:44 mins
  • Session 4 – Hemorrhagic Stroke – 16:17 mins
  • Session 5 – Traumatic Brain Injury – 10:32 mins
  • Session 6 – Everything Else:  Seizures, Meningitis & Hypoxic Ischemic Injury – 20:19 mins
  • Session 7 – Delirium – 14:52 mins
Module 7: Gastrointestinal
  • Session 1 – Gastrointestinal Module Overview – 1:24 mins
  • Session 2 – Bowel Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation & GI Bleeding – 22:29 mins
  • Session 3 – Pancreatitis – 13:02 mins
  • Session 4 – Liver Failure – 19:52 mins
  • Session 5 – GI Trauma, Intra-abdominal hypertension, Bariatric Surgery – 26:38 min
Module 8: Hematology
  • Session 1 – Hematology Module Overview – 0:48 mins
  • Session 2 – Anemia & Coagulopathies – 16:59 mins
  • Session 3 – ITP, DIC & HIT – 11:51 mins
  • Session 4 – Autoimmune Disorders – 8:15 mins
Module 9: Multi-System & Behavioral
  • Session 1 – Multi-System Module Overview – 0:59 mins
  • Session 2 – Sepsis Anaphylaxis Rhabdo Shock States – 21:31 mins
  • Session 3 – Overdoses, Alcohol Withdraw – 24:05 mins
Module 10: Professional Caring & Ethical Practice
  • Session 1 – Professional Caring & Ethical Practice – 44:16 mins

Here are what nurses are saying about Nicole and her teaching style:

"Nicole does a great job teaching in a way you can understand and keeps your attention."

"Great course! Kept us engaged as well for a long class. Great methods used to teach and remember course information."

"Your energy and passion to teach makes learning a breeze! Love how you break down complicated content and make it easy to remember."

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