Free CCRN-Pediatric Exam Prep
AACN CCRN Pediatric Critical Care Certification
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CCRN-Pediatric AACN Nursing Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1You are here
Build pediatric cardiopulmonary and high-risk multisystem clinical judgment habits.
Phase 2
Prioritize the largest cross-system domain and pediatric crisis intervention pathways.
Phase 3
Train neuro/behavioral, psychosocial, and professional caring domains with mixed sets.
Phase 4
Complete timed exam simulations and focused weak-domain remediation.
Can You Take the CCRN-Pediatric Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Direct-care hours must involve acutely/critically ill pediatric patients
- •Testing available via PSI centers and remote proctored delivery
- •Renew every 3 years through CERPs or exam renewal routes
CCRN-Pediatric Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
10-18 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
AACN allows up to four attempts in a rolling 12-month period, subject to policy terms and applicable fees.
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Free CCRN-Pediatric Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: 67.00% overall pass rate in 2024 (AACN Certification Exam Statistics).. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
200 Practice Questions
PICU-style scenarios mapped to AACN pediatric domain weighting.
AI-Powered Learning
Adaptive rationale coaching for pediatric critical-care prioritization.
2026 Updated
Aligned to current AACN pediatric CCRN handbook and cut-score standards.
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What You'll Study
16 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
Cardiovascular I — Structure & Procedures
3 sections
Cardiovascular II — Hemodynamics
3 sections
Cardiovascular III — Rhythm
2 sections
Respiratory I — Acute Failure
3 sections
Respiratory II — Specialty Airway
3 sections
Endocrine Emergencies
3 sections
Hematology & Immunology
3 sections
Gastrointestinal
3 sections
Renal/GU & Integumentary
3 sections
Neurological I — Acute Brain Injury
3 sections
Neurological II, Musculoskeletal & Behavioral
4 sections
Multisystem I — Shock & Inflammation
3 sections
Multisystem II — Crisis & Goals of Care
4 sections
Professional Caring I — Synergy, Advocacy & Caring
3 sections
Professional Caring II — Collaboration, Diversity & Systems
2 sections
CCRN-Pediatric Exam Details
AACN CCRN Pediatric Critical Care Certification
Administered by AACN Certification Corporation
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official AACN Certification Corporation content outline
Pediatric cardiovascular instability, perfusion risks, and critical intervention priorities.
Airway/ventilation deterioration and escalation decisions in pediatric critical care.
Largest pediatric clinical judgment domain spanning core multisystem abnormalities.
Neurobehavioral, psychosocial, and musculoskeletal critical-care considerations in children.
High-acuity pediatric multisystem crisis management and integrated care prioritization.
AACN Synergy model, ethics, communication, and family-centered pediatric critical care practice.
What's Included
16 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the CCRN-Pediatric?
After passing the CCRN-Pediatric, you can pursue these career paths
CCRN Adult
Expand critical-care certification into adult populations.
CCRN Neonatal
Add neonatal intensive care specialization.
CPN
Broaden pediatric nursing credentialing outside ICU-specific scope.
CCRN-Pediatric Exam FAQ
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