The official AACN Critical Care Nursing outline defines 2 domains. The leading three are Clinical Judgment (80%), Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (20%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Lead2Passed's 152 practice questions cover each one.

Current unrestricted U.S. RN or APRN license required. Candidates must complete either 1,750 hours of direct care of critically ill pediatric patients in the previous 2 years (875 hours in the most recent year) or 2,000 hours in the previous 5 years (144 hours in the most recent year). Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official AACN exam page before scheduling.

The AACN Critical Care Nursing exam contains 150 to complete within 180 minutes. Timed simulation in the Lead2Passed Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.

AACN recommends these training resources for the AACN Critical Care Nursing exam:

Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 152 practice questions from Lead2Passed help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.

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Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows with customizable simulation and timed modes that works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review — not limited to any equipment, and friendly even without a network. All 152 practice questions are identical across versions. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates, a 50% renewal discount afterward, and unlimited computer installations.

The CCRN-Pediatric exam is a AACN certification exam validating the AACN Critical Care Nursing syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CCRN-Adult, CCRN-Neonatal, PCCN. Candidates in 2026 start with Lead2Passed's 152 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

The AACN Critical Care Nursing exam requires 87 to pass, and registration costs $250 USD - $365 USD. A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the Lead2Passed engines before booking is the cheaper option.

Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers or approved remote testing platforms. Register for the AACN Critical Care Nursing exam through these official channels:

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