PCCN (Adult) practice test: are you ready?
A free 25-question readiness test built from our PCCN (Adult) practice bank. No account. You get a verdict (ready, almost or not yet) and the exact topics that are costing you points.
The PCCN (Adult) at a glance
- Questions
- 150
- Time
- 3 hours
- Passing score (official)
- scaled score of 800 or higher
- Content areas
- Clinical Judgment · Professional Caring and Ethical Practice
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Take the PCCN (Adult) readiness test
25 questions from our practice bank, mixed across every topic. You get a clear verdict and the topics that are costing you points.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the PCCN (Adult) exam cover?
- The PCCN (Adult) is organized into 2 content areas: Clinical Judgment; Professional Caring and Ethical Practice.
- How many questions are on the PCCN (Adult)?
- 150 questions, with a time limit of 3 hours.
- What score do you need to pass the PCCN (Adult)?
- scaled score of 800 or higher. This is set by the testing organization (https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified/pccn-adult).
- How should I prepare for the PCCN (Adult)?
- Study one content area at a time, practice with exam-style questions and read every explanation, then take full-length timed practice tests.
- Is this PCCN (Adult) practice test free?
- Yes. It is free, it needs no account, and you see your result immediately.
- How is the readiness verdict calculated?
- 80% or more correct = ready, 65-79% = almost, below 65% = not yet. It is a conservative bar for practice, not the official passing score of the exam.
- Where do the questions come from?
- From the practice tests in our PCCN (Adult) study guide, mixed across every topic of the exam: 25 questions per attempt.
The complete PCCN (Adult) study guide
Full-length practice tests with every answer explained, flashcards, an AI study tutor and the audiobook.
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