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About ACNPC-AG certification exam

ACNPC-AG certification exam · US

Key exam facts

Provider
AACN Certification Corporation develops and approves the examination; PSI provides testing delivery.
Format
175 multiple-choice items in a computer-based linear examination; testing is available at PSI testing centers or through live remote proctoring.
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
101 of the 150 scored items answered correctly (raw cut score, effective January 10, 2022); this is not a scaled score or a percentage.
Exam fee
Initial computer-based exam: USD $275 for AACN members and $385 for nonmembers; retest: USD $215 for members and $320 for nonmembers. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Topics covered

  • Clinical Judgment (80%)

    • Cardiovascular
    • Respiratory
    • Endocrine
    • Hematology / Immunology / Oncology
    • Gastrointestinal
    • Renal / Genitourinary
    • Integumentary
    • Musculoskeletal
    • Neurology
    • Psychosocial / Behavioral / Cognitive Health
    • Factors Influencing Health Status (risk assessment, prevention, wellness)
    • Multisystem

  • Professional Caring & Ethical Practice (20%)

    • 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-based linear examination; testing is available at PSI testing centers or through live remote proctoring.

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?

101 of the 150 scored items answered correctly (raw cut score, effective January 10, 2022); this is not a scaled score or a percentage.

How much does the exam cost?

Initial computer-based exam: USD $275 for AACN members and $385 for nonmembers; retest: USD $215 for members and $320 for nonmembers. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Official sources and references

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