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CCRN exam prep course

Practice with full timed exams and chapter quizzes, then close the gaps with lessons and flashcards. Each chapter matches an official CCRN exam domain.

150 questions
1 practice exam
9 quizzes
38 lessons

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What is the AACN CCRN exam?

CCRN is a certification exam issued by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) that leads to the CCRN certification. It covers clinical practice for nurses caring for acutely and critically ill patients in intensive care environments.

Registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses take it in hospital intensive care units, progressive care units, emergency departments, and transport teams. The designation is recognized in United States acute and critical care workplaces, including hospitals and specialty care centers.

They take the exam to document specialty preparation in critical care nursing and to qualify for roles centered on acutely ill patients. The resulting AACN credential identifies a nurse's focus on critical care practice for employers and professional advancement.

This course is organized into 2 chapters, one per official CCRN exam domain.

CCRN practice tests and questions

Practice by chapter, then sit full timed exams in the simulator.

Practice questions: 150
Full practice exam: 1
Chapter quizzes: 9
Flashcard decks: 4

How the exam simulation works

TimingTimed like the real exam. Flag questions and come back to them before you submit.
ScoringNo answers are shown during the exam. You get your score and your accuracy by topic when you submit.
ReviewAfter submitting, review every question and see which topics need more work.

Free Start free to unlock 40 practice questions. Full practice exams come with a subscription.

Course curriculum

2 chapters, one per official CCRN exam domain · 150 questions · 9 quizzes · 38 lessons · 4 flashcard decks

CLINICAL JUDGMENT

120 questions · 7 quizzes · 30 lessons · 3 flashcard decks · 80% of exam10 free lessons

Acute Coronary Syndrome Recognition and TreatmentFree
Acute Heart Failure and Cardiogenic ShockFree
Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Emergency InterventionFree
Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring InterpretationFree
Postoperative Cardiac Surgery CareFree
Aortic Dissection and Hypertensive EmergenciesFree
Valvular Disease Pericardial Tamponade and EndocarditisFree
Acute Respiratory Failure and Oxygenation SupportFree
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and WeaningFree
ARDS and Lung Protective StrategiesFree
Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension
Obstructive Airway Disease Exacerbations
Thoracic Trauma Pneumothorax and Chest Drainage
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar States
Thyroid Adrenal and Pituitary Emergencies
Hematologic Emergencies and Transfusion Therapy
Sepsis and Septic Shock Management
Anaphylaxis Immunosuppression and Transplant Care
Acute Stroke Recognition and Treatment
Intracranial Pressure and Traumatic Brain Injury
Seizures and Neuromuscular Emergencies
Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapy
Electrolyte and Acid Base Disorders
Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Acute Liver Failure
Pancreatitis and Acute Abdominal Catastrophes
Burns Wounds and Musculoskeletal Trauma
Toxicology Overdose and Poisoning
Shock State Differentiation and Initial Resuscitation
Multiple Organ Dysfunction and Critical Illness Complications
Pain Sedation and Delirium Management

PROFESSIONAL CARING & ETHICAL PRACTICE

30 questions · 2 quizzes · 8 lessons · 1 flashcard deck · 20% of exam

Patient Advocacy and Moral Agency in Critical Care
Ethical Principles Consent and Decision Making Capacity
End of Life Care and Palliative Support in the ICU
Family Centered Care and Therapeutic Communication
Cultural Humility and Response to Diversity
Interprofessional Collaboration and Conflict Resolution
Moral Distress and Clinician Well Being
Evidence Based Practice Quality and Patient Safety

What this course covers

Key topics taught across the 38 lessons in this course.

Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Failure and Shock
Dysrhythmia Interpretation
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Mechanical Ventilation
Electrolyte and Acid Base
Sepsis Management
Stroke and ICP
Renal Replacement Therapy
Toxicology and Overdose
Pain Sedation Delirium
Patient Advocacy
Ethics and Consent
End of Life Care
Family Centered Care
Patient Safety and EBP

CCRN course FAQ

How much of the course is free?

25% of the course is free with an account: 40 practice questions, 2 quizzes, 1 flashcard deck and 10 lessons. Free lessons are marked Free in the curriculum above.

Do I need a credit card to start the CCRN course?

No. Starting free needs only an account, with no card or payment details. You can subscribe later to unlock the full CCRN course.

How many practice questions are included?

150 practice questions, organized by chapter, plus 1 full-length practice exam.

How does the exam simulator work?

It is timed like the real exam and shows no answers until you submit. You then get a score, a breakdown by topic and a full review.

What does the course include?

38 lessons, 4 flashcard decks, 9 quizzes, 150 practice questions and 1 practice exam, organized in 2 chapters.

How does the AI tutor help?

Aiva, the oEdu AI tutor, explains concepts and answers your questions while you study lessons, quizzes and flashcards. It is not available during practice exams, so they stay timed and unassisted like the real exam.

Is oEdu affiliated with AACN?

No. oEdu is an independent study platform. CCRN and AACN are trademarks of their owners.

What is the Pass Guarantee?

Pass guarantee: fail the real exam and get 3 additional months free on request, with evidence of the attempt. Read the terms

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