CCRN Exam Review

If you need help studying for an CCRN exam or just want some more information about what the tests are like, you’ve come to the right place! We have free practice tests and study resources to help you prepare.

CCRN Practice Tests

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What is the CCRN?

The CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification validates that a registered nurse has demonstrated the knowledge and expertise needed to provide care to acutely and critically ill patients.

The CCRN certification is available in three patient population specialties:

  • CCRN (Adult): For nurses providing direct care to acutely or critically ill adult patients
  • CCRN (Pediatric): For nurses providing direct care to acutely or critically ill pediatric patients
  • CCRN (Neonatal): For nurses providing direct care to acutely or critically ill neonatal patients

Online CCRN Adult Prep Course

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online CCRN Adult prep course. The course is designed to provide you with any and every resource you might want while studying. The CCRN Adult course includes:

The CCRN Adult Prep course is designed to help any learner get everything they need to prepare for their CCRN exam. Click below to check it out!

FAQs

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What does the CCRN stand for?

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CCRN stands for Critical Care Registered Nurse.

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What is on the CCRN exam?

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The CCRN exam contains 150 items, 125 of which are scored. The others are used as statistical data for future exams.

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What do you have to score on the CCRN to pass?

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To pass the CCRN exam, you must have a score of at least 82-82 depending on which version you take.

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What do you have to do to become a critical care nurse?

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To become a critical care nurse, you must first earn a nursing degree, then pass the NCLEX to become a licensed RN, and then pursue CCRN certification after gaining clinical experience.

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How much does it cost to take the CCRN adult exam?

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The CCRN exam costs $370.

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How long does it take to get the CCRN scores?

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Your pass/fail result appears on screen immediately after completing the exam, and a detailed score report is emailed within 24 hours.

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How long do you have to wait before you can retake a CCRN exam?

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You can retake the CCRN exam up to four times in a 12-month period.