Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing examination — Information & Free Practice
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Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing examination
- Provider
- National Certification Corporation; computer test-center and live remote proctoring delivery
- Format
- Computer-delivered multiple-choice examination; three answer options and one correct answer per question
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 175; Scored questions: 150; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Passing score
- Criterion-referenced ability standard; no fixed percentage passing level
- Exam fee
- USD 325, including a non-refundable USD 50 application fee
Examination outline
General Assessment (14%)
- Maternal risk factors and birth history
- Physical and gestational age assessment
- Laboratory and diagnostic data
Assessment and Management of Pathophysiologic Conditions (39%)
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Gastrointestinal and genitourinary
- Musculoskeletal and integumentary
- Neurological
- Hematology and hyperbilirubinemia
- Genetic, metabolic and endocrine
General Management (43%)
- Resuscitation & Stabilization
- Nutrition and feeding
- Pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Fluid, electrolytes and glucose homeostasis
- Oxygenation, non-invasive ventilation and acid-base balance
- Thermoregulation
- Neurodevelopmental care
- Infection and immunology
- Psychosocial support, grieving, family education and discharge planning
Professional Issues (4%)
- Ethical Principles
- Professional/Legal Issues
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
Examination sources
- NCC examination detail
Candidate Guide link for this examination
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 1, About This Guide
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 8, Exam Outline introduction
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 7, Percentage of Questions in Content Categories chart
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 8, Exam Outline, sections 10.00 through 14.00
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 9, Associated Competencies
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
pp. 10-11, Study Guide, General Assessment
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
pp. 12-13, Study Guide, Pathophysiologic Conditions
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
pp. 14-17, Study Guide, General Management
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 18, Professional Issues detailed content
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 22, Sample Test Report, Content Area (Percentage of Questions on Exam)
- NCC examination detail
Testing
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 6, Exam Format
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 21, How Exams Are Scored
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 6, question format
- NCC examination detail
Computer Exam, online registration
- NCC examination detail
Delivery options
- NCC examination detail
Details for Computer Testing, application deadlines
- NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Candidate Guide
p. 2, Examination Fees
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.