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Progressive Care Nursing (Adult)

PCCN

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Exam at a glance

Exam fee
Computer-based exam fee is $255 for AACN members and $370 for nonmembers; retest and renewal-by-exam fees are $180 member and $285 nonmember
Questions on exam
150-item multiple-choice test with 125 scored and 25 unscored items
Duration
A 3-hour, 150-item multiple-choice test
Passing score
The current passing cut score is 82 out of 125 scored items, effective January 31, 2024, using a modified Angoff process
Validity
PCCN certification is valid for 3 years; Direct Care renewal requires 432 practice hours with 144 in the last year plus 100 Synergy CERPs with minimums of 60 Category A, 10 Category B and 10 Category C, or renewal by exam

Published exam facts, from the official outline.

What’s on the PCCN exam

  1. Clinical Judgment (80%)
  2. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (20%)

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