Neonatal Neuro-Intensive Care — Information & Free Practice
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Neonatal Neuro-Intensive Care
- Provider
- National Certification Corporation; computer delivery through AMP/PSI test centers
- Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice examination at a test center only; three options and one correct answer per item.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 125; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 2 hours
- Passing score
- Criterion-referenced ability standard using item response theory and equating; no set percentage passing level is published.
- Exam fee
- USD 210, including a USD 50 non-refundable application fee and USD 160 testing fee.
Examination outline
Neurologic Development and Evaluation of the Fetus and Newborn (21%)
- Normal CNS development
- Antepartum and Intrapartum Neurological Risk Factors and Outcomes
- Neurologic Assessment
Diagnostic Tools (17%)
- Neurological Monitoring and Evaluation
- Neurologic Imaging and Evaluation
Pathologic States and Neuroprotection (34%)
- Neurologic Pathophysiology
- Neuroprotection, Management and Maintenance of Health
Neuro-sensory Development, Psychosocial, Behavioral States, Follow-up and Discharge (23%)
- Neuro-sensory Environmental Experiences
- Pain/Stress Pathways and Impact on Behavioral and Physiological Parameters
- Interprofessional Collaboration, Family-Centered Care, Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Professional Issues (5%)
Examination sources
- NCC NNIC Candidate Guide
p. 8, Exam Outline introductory statement
- NCC NNIC Registration Catalog
p. 4, Candidate Guide
- NCC NNIC Candidate Guide
p. 8, Percentage interpretation
- NCC NNIC Registration Catalog
p. 15, Content Outline for NNIC Exam and How to Study
- NCC examination detail
Official examination materials, Candidate Guide hyperlink
- NCC examination detail
Testing
- NCC NNIC Candidate Guide
p. 6, Exam Format
- NCC NNIC Candidate Guide
p. 18, How Exams Are Scored
- NCC examination detail
Computer Exam and testing restrictions
- NCC examination detail
Details for Computer Testing, application timing
- NCC NNIC Registration Catalog
p. 7, Notification of eligibility to take the exam
- NCC examination detail
Details for Computer Testing, scheduling interval
- NCC Guide to Testing Methods
Live Remote Proctoring, availability restriction
- NCC examination detail
Computer Exam, online application policy
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.