CRRN® Exam Preparation

CRRN Preparation and Resources

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) provides a list of recommended references to assist candidates preparing for the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) exam. These resources include foundational textbooks, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based practices relevant to rehabilitation nursing, covering key topics such as functional assessment, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

At BoardCerts, we incorporate these recommended resources and the exam blueprint into our question banks, ensuring they are accurate, relevant, and aligned with the core competencies of rehabilitation nursing.

Key Concepts on CRRN Exam

Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution

CRRN Blueprint and Focus Areas

Area of Focus	Tasks	Percent of Exam
Nursing Models and Theories	Understanding nursing models and theories as a framework for rehabilitation nursing practice. Incorporating relevant research, nursing models, and theories into individualized patient-centered rehabilitation care.	8%
Functional Health Patterns	Application of the nursing process to optimize the restoration and preservation of the patient’s health and holistic well-being across the lifespan. Activity, mobility, and safety. Promotion of optimal psychosocial patterns and coping and stress management skills. Optimization of patient functional ability. Optimizing management of patient’s neurological and other complex medical conditions. Application of nursing process in patient communication. Promotion of patient nutrition, hydration, and elimination needs, and enhancing patient sleep and rest patterns.	53%
The Function of the Rehabilitation Team and Transitions of Care	Roles and responsibilities of interdisciplinary teams. Collaboration of interdisciplinary teams in patient-centered care. Promotion of patient's community reintegration or transition to the next level of care. Effective communication among team members.	12%
Legislative, Economic, Ethical, and Legal Issues	Integration of legislation and regulations in the management of care. Delivering cost-effective patient-centered care. Ethical considerations and legal obligations affecting nursing practice. Environmental safety for patients and staff. Integration of quality improvement processes into nursing practice.	27%

CRRN Resources

The BoardCerts CRRN Question Bank is expertly crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success.

In addition, the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses lists the following resources as additional possible material to support preparation:

The Specialty Practice of Rehabilitation Nursing: A Core Curriculum, ARN

Nursing Diagnosis: Application to Clinical Practice, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, Lippincott-Raven Publishers

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, Elsevier Health Sciences

Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care, Jones & Bartlett

Rehabilitation Nursing: A Contemporary Approach to Practice, Jones & Bartlett

Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, Mosby

Fundamentals of Nursing, Mosby

CMSA Core Curriculum for Case Management, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology, Mosby-Year Book

BoardCerts Question Bank

The BoardCerts CRRN question bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, ensuring you focus on the most relevant material for success.

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