AACN ACCNS-P exam (Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist) — Information & Free Practice
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About AACN ACCNS-P exam (Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist)
AACN ACCNS-P exam (Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist) · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- AACN Certification Corporation owns and administers the examination; PSI supplies testing services.
- Format
- 175 multiple-choice items in a computer-linear examination.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 175; Scored questions: 150; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3½ hours of examination time.
- Passing score
- 94 of the 150 scored items answered correctly; raw-number cut score effective January 31, 2024.
- Exam fee
- Initial computer-based exam: US$275 for AACN members or US$385 for nonmembers; fees may change without notice.
Topics covered
Clinical Judgment (67%)
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Endocrine
- Hematology/Immunology/Oncology
- Gastrointestinal
- Renal/Genitourinary
- Integumentary
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurology
- Psychosocial/Behavioral/Cognitive Health Issues
- Factors Influencing Health Status (risk assessment, prevention and wellness)
- Multisystem
Professional Caring & Ethical Practice (33%)
- Advocacy/Moral Agency
- Caring Practices
- Response to Diversity
- Facilitation of Learning
- Collaboration
- Systems Thinking
- Clinical Inquiry
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
175 multiple-choice items in a computer-linear examination.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 175; Scored questions: 150; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
How long is the exam?
3½ hours of examination time.
What is the passing score?
94 of the 150 scored items answered correctly; raw-number cut score effective January 31, 2024.
How much does the exam cost?
Initial computer-based exam: US$275 for AACN members or US$385 for nonmembers; fees may change without notice.
Official sources and references
- ACCNS-P Test Plan
p.1, Overview
- ACCNS-P Test Plan
p.2, applicability
- ACCNS-P Test Plan
p.2, Clinical Judgment
- ACCNS-P Test Plan
p.5, Professional Caring & Ethical Practice
- ACCNS-P Exam Handbook
Printed p.1, Exam Structure and Content
- Frequently Asked Questions About ACCNS-P Certification
How many items are on the exam?
- Certification Exam Statistics and Cut Scores
Exam Cut Scores, ACCNS-P row
- Certification Exam Statistics and Cut Scores
Exam Cut Scores, definition
- ACCNS-P Exam Handbook
Printed p.4, ACCNS-P Fees, Computer-Based Exam row
- ACCNS-P Exam Handbook
Printed p.4, Application Fees note
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