TCRN® Preparatory Products
TCRN® Study Guide
The STN TCRN® Study Guide is a comprehensive, pocket-sized, two-volume set specifically designed to help nurses prepare for the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) exam. This invaluable resource contains over 225 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by in-depth rationales that explain the correct answers. These detailed explanations not only help reinforce key concepts but also enhance your understanding of the reasoning behind each answer, ensuring you're well-equipped to tackle the exam with confidence.
This extensive collection of practice questions is structured to mirror the key areas of the TCRN® Preparatory Course, offering a focused review of essential topics that are crucial for exam success. Whether you're a seasoned trauma nurse looking to refresh your knowledge or preparing to take the TCRN® exam for the first time, the study guide serves as an indispensable tool in your test preparation.
Key sections covered in the study guide include:
- Shock/SIRS
- Head & Neck
- Trunk
- Extremity and Wound
- Psychosocial Issues
- Continuum of Care
- Professional Issues
Each volume of the STN TCRN® Study Guide is compact and portable, making it easy to carry with you for on-the-go study sessions, whether at work, at home, or while traveling. The guide is specifically designed to target the critical areas of trauma nursing that are tested on the TCRN® exam, helping you build confidence and master the material efficiently.
With its user-friendly format and comprehensive coverage, this two-volume set provides the structure and content you need to successfully prepare for the TCRN® certification exam, offering you the best possible chance of achieving certification and advancing your career in trauma nursing.
Please note: Materials cannot be shipped outside the United States.
TCRN® Preparatory Course Options
Online
Our online course provides a comprehensive and engaging learning experience through recorded presentations that cover each of the essential sections outlined above. These expertly crafted presentations offer in-depth instruction on the core topics included in the TCRN® Preparatory Course, ensuring you develop a solid understanding of trauma care principles and best practices. Each section is accompanied by interactive study questions, allowing you to assess your knowledge and reinforce key concepts as you move through the material. This dynamic and immersive format enhances your learning and prepares you for success.
When you purchase the online course, you'll have 24/7 access to all instructional recordings for an entire year. This flexibility allows you to study at your own pace, review critical content as often as needed, and fit your preparation into your busy schedule.
Additionally, your purchase includes a digital copy of the TCRN® Study Guide, a two-volume set that contains over 225 multiple-choice questions with detailed rationales for the correct answers. The study guide is designed to complement the online course by providing additional practice opportunities, helping you strengthen your understanding of key concepts and enhance your test-taking skills.
In-Person
For those seeking a more hands-on learning experience, there is also an in-person option, an 8-hour intensive course that features presentations from expert speakers. This in-person course dives deep into the body of knowledge in trauma nursing, covering topics that span the entire continuum of care, from injury prevention and acute management to rehabilitation and reintegration into the home. With a focus on real-world application, this live session provides a unique opportunity to engage with seasoned professionals, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of trauma nursing in a collaborative environment.
Whether you prefer the flexibility of the online course or the focused, interactive nature of the in-person option, both formats are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in trauma nursing and prepare for the TCRN® exam. The TCRN® Study Guide can be purchased separately or bundled with access to either course, giving you the freedom to choose the study path that best fits your learning style and needs.
Please note: Use of the STN TCRN® Preparatory Course and STN TCRN® Study Guide is not mandatory, and will not impact your eligibility to sit for the national certification examinations offered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®).
Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This course provides 7.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
TCRN® Preparatory Course Options
BCEN wants to ensure you're prepared for your exam! BCEN has launched 4 new practice exams updated with more robust, comprehensive questions to better prepare you for the actual certification exams. These practice exams are perfect for a nurse preparing for an exam for the first time, or a nurse hoping to recertify by exam. STN members get a discount on BCEN practice exams!
Check out some of the benefits below:
- Practice exams are available for CEN, CFRN, CPEN, and TCRN certifications
- All exams now offer 150 questions (increased from 50).
- They’re written by qualified nurses, certified in each exam’s specialization.
- They’ve been updated to industry standards as of January, 2019.