Taking my CIRS next week and looking for last-minute tips from people who've been through it. I feel like I've covered the content, but exam-day strategy is something the study guides don't really address.
A few specific things I'm wondering about: how strict is the time management, and should I flag and skip difficult exam prep questions rather than spending too long on them? Any patterns in how the questions are ordered?
I've been running through the free cirs case management & return-to-work strategies questions and answers timed to simulate real conditions, and my pacing feels okay — but I know practice conditions are never exactly like the real thing.
Also: day-before strategy. Do you review notes, do a light practice session, or rest completely? I've heard conflicting advice on this. Would love input from people who felt well-prepared walking into the testing center.
Congrats on passing! Can I ask — how many questions did the actual exam have compared to what the practice tests simulate? I've seen different numbers online and want to calibrate my timing during practice.
The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people (including me, first time around) just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the CIRS.
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