CCRN Pediatric Practice Test

To be eligible for the CCRN Pediatric exam, you must meet the following requirements:

• Current RN License: Hold a current, unencumbered RN license in the United States or its territories, or hold the equivalent professional credential.
• Clinical Practice Hours: Have completed 1,750 hours of direct bedside care to acutely or critically ill pediatric patients within the past two years, with 875 of those hours completed in the year preceding application.
• OR Alternative: Have completed 2,000 hours within the past five years, with 144 hours in the year preceding application.

The CCRN Pediatric exam is based on the AACN's Synergy Model and tests your knowledge in two main areas:

• Clinical Judgment (80% of the exam): This includes topics like cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, hematology, immunology, neurology, gastrointestinal, renal, and multisystem problems.
• Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (20% of the exam): This covers advocacy, moral agency, caring practices, facilitation of learning, and collaboration.

A comprehensive study plan is key. It should include:

• Reviewing the official AACN CCRN Pediatric Exam Handbook and detailed content blueprint.
• Using Prephow CCRN Pediatric review books and online question banks.
• Forming or joining a study group with colleagues.
• Focusing on your areas of weakness identified through practice tests.

The CCRN Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years from the date you pass the exam.
To maintain your certification, you must renew before the expiration date through one of two pathways:

• CERPs Renewal: Earn 150 continuing education recognition points (CERPs) with specified hours in clinical practice.
• Exam Renewal: Retake and pass the CCRN Pediatric certification exam.

Yes, you can retake the CCRN Pediatric exam. Your initial registration includes one free retake if you do not pass, which must be used within one year of your original application date.
If you need additional attempts:

• You must wait at least 90 days after your previous attempt before retaking the exam.
• You will need to pay the full examination fee again for any attempts beyond the free retake.
• You can take the exam up to three times within a one-year period.

Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID that matches your registration name. You may also want to bring your confirmation email. Personal items like phones, watches, and notes are not allowed inside the testing room.

Yes. Nurses who care for both adult and pediatric patients may hold multiple CCRN certifications. Each certification requires meeting the eligibility criteria and completing the renewal requirements separately.