CARN Examination Review
February 5, 2019
May 31 & June 1, 2019
1199SEIU
310 W. 43rd Street
New York, NY
9AM - 4:30PM
Purpose: This Educational Activity will build upon the knowledge base of the experienced psychiatric nurses and help them prepare for passing the ANCC Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Certification. It will also serve as a refresher course for those who are currently certified and wish to renew their certification by either contact hours or seating for the examination.
Target Audience: This course is designed for all experienced psychiatric and mental health nurses who will be seating for ANCC Certification Examination for the first time, as well as those currently certified seeking renewal.
Highlights of the Program
• Preview topics &content within the CARN generalist specialty via mock exam format
• Test recommendations
• Define the DSM-IV TR's terms related to substance abuse
• Identify definitions &characteristics related to substance abuse &addiction behaviors from the DSM-IV-TR
• Describe the phenomena of concern of addiction nursing as defined by ANA & IntNSA
• Discuss the application of the Nursing process in addiction nursing
• Describe the neurobiology of addictions
• Caring for clients w/alcohol-related problems, psychoactive substance problems(drugs) &process addictions (impulse control disorders)
• Describe treatment modalities, relapse prevention &primary preventionTest recommendations
PayPal Code: CARN3892019
Fees: $220.00 for Non 1199 RNs & Non 1199 Members