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CEN EXAMINATION REVIEW COURSE
This 2-day lecture seminar is designed for nurses preparing for the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) examination, and for any nurse interested in reviewing the concepts and standards of care necessary for emergency nursing practice.
Topics relevant to emergency nursing as defined by the new CEN Content List (updated July 2007), will be reviewed. The new exam is based upon a task-oriented view of emergency nursing, as compared to the previous topic-oriented content.
NEW CEN EXAM CONTENT: 150 QUESTIONS
Cardiovascular Tasks: 21 questions
GI Tasks: 9 questions
OB/GU/GYN Tasks: 10 questions
Max Face/Ocular Tasks: 6 questions
Ortho/Wound Management Tasks: 13 questions
Neuro Tasks: 15 questions
Psychosocial Tasks: 6 questions
Respiratory Tasks: 18 questions
Patient Care Management Tasks: 9 questions
Substance Abuse/Environmental Tasks: 10 questions
Shock/Trauma Tasks: 11 questions
Medical Emergencies Tasks: 15 questions
Professional Issues Tasks: 7 questions
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Recognize specific physiological presentations and clinical signs indicative of specific emergency diagnoses.
Describe appropriate nursing interventions and medical treatment modalities for specific emergency conditions.
List appropriate pharmacological treatment modalities for specific emergency conditions.
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