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PCCN Certification Review

Enhance your knowledge of progressive care nursing and prepare for the PCCN certification exam with AACN’s expert-led, exam-aligned review course featuring flexible learning, practice questions and test-taking strategies to help you succeed.

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What is PCCN Certification Review?

AACN’s PCCN Certification Review course is a self-paced learning program that helps nurses prepare for the PCCN exam. It provides a comprehensive review of key exam topics, including clinical content and professional practice principles aligned with the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.

Presented by national progressive care nursing experts, the course features:

  • 1A flexible, modular, self-paced format allows nurses to study at their convenience

  • 2Covers essential topics based on the latest PCCN Test Plan

  • 3Connects theoretical content to real-world clinical practice through video case studies

  • 4Test-taking strategies and practice questions with detailed rationales to test readiness

  • 5Downloadable supplementary handouts for additional review guides

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Available for hospitals and institutions only

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For individual nurses seeking to upgrade their knowledge base
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Course Content

AACN’s PCCN Certification Review mirrors the PCCN exam structure, covering Clinical Judgment (80%) and Professional Caring & Ethical Practice (20%). The course reviews key cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and multisystem conditions, along with essential nursing interventions. It also reinforces advocacy, collaboration and ethical decision-making. With targeted modules and practice questions, this course builds confidence and clinical expertise for exam success.

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Up to 14 hours of learning

This continuing education (CE) activity offers 14.0 CE contact hours or CERP credit in Category A. Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded CE contact hours or CERPs.

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Help nurses seeking critical care certification to confidently prepare with the PCCN Certification Review.

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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 1036, for 14.0 contact hours, CERP A.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Expiration Date: January 31, 2027