Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The CCRN (CCRN) exam has 125 scored + 25 pretest questions, a 3 hours time limit, a Scaled pass (~83/125) passing score, and costs $250 member / $365 non-member. It covers Professional Caring & Ethical Practice, Endocrine, GI, Renal & Hematology, Cardiovascular, Respiratory. ExamCert has 500+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
CCRN (CCRN) Study Materials
CCRN (Adult) is AACN’s gold-standard specialty credential certifying that a nurse has the knowledge and clinical judgment to care for critically ill adult patients. Built on the AACN Synergy Model, the exam weights clinical judgment across body systems and professional caring and ethical practice. In 2026 it remains a highly valued, often employer-preferred marker of critical care competence.
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Scenario-based questions covering Professional Caring & Ethical Practice, Endocrine, GI, Renal & Hematology, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neuro, Musculoskeletal & Psychosocial, Multisystem
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CCRN (CCRN) Exam Domains
125 scored + 25 pretest questions in 3 hours. Passing score: Scaled pass (~83/125). Exam fee: $250 member / $365 non-member. Format: Multiple choice.
Professional Caring & Ethical Practice
Advocacy, caring practices, response to diversity, collaboration, systems thinking, and clinical inquiry (AACN Synergy Model).
Endocrine, GI, Renal & Hematology
Endocrine emergencies, GI bleeding, acute kidney injury, and hematologic and immune disorders.
Cardiovascular
Cardiac and vascular disorders such as ACS, heart failure, dysrhythmias, shock, and hemodynamic management.
Respiratory
Pulmonary conditions including ARDS, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, and airway management.
Neuro, Musculoskeletal & Psychosocial
Neurologic injury, musculoskeletal trauma, delirium, agitation, and end-of-life care.
Multisystem
Sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, toxic ingestions, and trauma spanning multiple body systems.
Why CCRN?
CCRN (Adult) is AACN’s gold-standard specialty credential certifying that a nurse has the knowledge and clinical judgment to care for critically ill adult patients. A respected AACN credential for Critical Care (ICU) Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Rapid Response Nurse.
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Who Is the CCRN Exam For?
Target Audience
For registered nurses and APRNs who provide direct bedside care to acutely or critically ill adult patients in ICUs, CCUs, cardiac care, trauma, and progressive-care units.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •A current, unencumbered RN or APRN license
- •1,750 hours of direct bedside critical care of adults in the previous 2 years (875 in the most recent year), OR
- •2,000 hours in the previous 5 years (144 in the most recent year)
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice
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"The Professional Caring & Ethical Practice questions were exactly like the real CCRN exam. Passed on my first attempt!"
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