First, review the test blueprint to understand the breakdown of the test as to what areas are emphasized. The blueprint lists the ideal distribution of questions and the number of questions that are included for each client problem and activity associated to it. Questions on the kidney replacement therapies are much of the questions on the test (56-59% currently) but examining a broad overview of nephrology nursing is important. Only you know your strengths and weakness and concentrating on the areas that you feel you are weak helps prepare you to feel more confident.
Taking the practice questions at the end of the Certification Preparation Guide or the online CNN-NP Practice Test can be helpful.
You can also consult the list of references, list in the CNN-NP exam information in Certify as well as in the Resources section. This includes ANNA’s Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing, Daugirdas’ Handbook of Dialysis, and other prominent nephrology journals and textbooks.