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Questions reflect both multiple-choice and scenario/performance-style prompts aligned to CMC objectives.
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The CMC Exam is the Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification exam offered by the AACN for nurses who provide direct care to acutely/critically ill adult cardiac patients. It is designed to validate specialized knowledge in cardiac medicine.
To be eligible, you must have at least 2,000 hours of RN or APRN practice in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult patients within the last five years.
The exam covers four main areas:
The CMC exam is typically offered once a year during a specific testing window. The exam is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers located throughout the United States and internationally, allowing candidates to choose a convenient location and date within the scheduled window.
Preparation strategies include reviewing the official AACN study guides, taking Prephow practice tests, and using flashcards to reinforce key concepts.
To pass the Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification (CMC) Exam, candidates must achieve a minimum final cut score of 50, determined by a modified Angoff method.