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ACCNS-N (Neonatal)

Licensing authority: AACN Certification Corporation

Initial by examination
ACCNS-N exam
Applicant
Graduate-educated neonatal clinical nurse specialist seeking initial ACCNS-N certification. A current unencumbered U.S. RN or APRN license is ordinarily required; a nurse with an encumbered RN or APRN license may be eligible for temporary Conditional Certification. Documentation of license provisions or conditions must be reviewed before approval for testing. Conditional status becomes Active when the restriction is removed and the license is unencumbered. Prescribed graduate education remains required.

ACCNS-N exam

Format
Multiple-choice items
Exam questions
Total questions: 175; Scored questions: 150; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
3.5 hours
Examination outline
  • Clinical Judgment (69%)
    • 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 (31%)
    • Advocacy/Moral Agency
    • Caring Practices
    • Response to Diversity
    • Facilitation of Learning
    • Collaboration
    • Systems Thinking
    • Clinical Inquiry
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