PCCN Exam - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway — Information & Free Practice
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PCCN Exam - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway
- Provider
- AACN Certification Corporation
- Format
- Multiple-choice
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 150; Scored questions: 125; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours
Examination outline
Clinical Judgment (80%)
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Endocrine
- Hematology/Immunology/Oncology
- Neurology
- Gastrointestinal
- Renal
- Musculoskeletal
- Multisystem
- Behavioral / Psychosocial
Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (20%)
- Advocacy/Caring Practices/Response to Diversity/Facilitation of Learning
- Collaboration/Systems Thinking/Clinical Inquiry
Examination sources
- PCCN Exam Handbook - Direct Care
PDF p. 7, PCCN Test Plans
- PCCN Exam Handbook - Direct Care
PDF p. 15, PCCN Test Plan
- PCCN Exam Handbook - Direct Care
PDF p. 16, PCCN Test Plan continued
- PCCN Exam Handbook - Direct Care
PDF pp. 17-18, Testable Nursing Actions
- PCCN Exam Handbook - Direct Care
PDF p. 7, PCCN Exam Content
- PCCN Exam Handbook - Direct Care
PDF p. 10, Application Process
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.