Nursing
AACN CCRN® (Pediatric)Critical-Care Registered Nurse (Pediatric)
The AACN CCRN (Pediatric) certifies RNs and APRNs who provide direct care to acutely or critically ill pediatric patients in PICUs, pediatric CVICUs, and pediatric trauma units. Same exam architecture as Adult and Neonatal CCRN — 80% Clinical Judgment / 20% Professional Caring and Ethical Practice built on the AACN Synergy Model — with content scoped to pediatric physiology, developmental considerations, and family-centered care. Issued by the AACN Certification Corporation.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the AACN CCRN® (Pediatric) exam.
- Passing score
- 82 / 125 scored items
- Format & length
- 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours
- Voucher cost
- $255 AACN members / $370 non-members
- Prerequisites
- Current US RN or APRN license + 1,750 hours of direct pediatric critical-care practice in the last 2 years (875 in the most recent year), OR 2,000 hours over 5 years (144 in the most recent year)
- Validity
- 3 years (renew by Synergy CERPs + practice hours, or retake the exam)
What’s tested
Key topics on the AACN CCRN® (Pediatric) exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official AACN CCRN® (Pediatric) exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Cardiovascular
- Pulmonary
- Endocrine, Hematology, Gastrointestinal & Renal
- Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Integumentary & Psychosocial
- Multisystem
- Professional Caring & Ethical Practice
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
PICU, pediatric CVICU, and pediatric trauma RNs who want population-specific recognition rather than the Adult CCRN. Common for nurses at freestanding children's hospitals where the patient mix is exclusively pediatric.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
Pediatric CCRN is the standard ICU credential at children's hospitals, frequently tied to clinical ladders and Magnet staffing targets. The smaller candidate pool (~400/year) means strong, well-organized prep is harder to find than for Adult CCRN — a real edge for serious candidates.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
400 questions covering every objective on the official AACN CCRN® (Pediatric) exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
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No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
AACN CCRN® (Pediatric) articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about AACN CCRN® (Pediatric)
How many questions does the AACN CCRN® (Pediatric) bank have?
400 questions, organized into 6 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
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How current is the AACN CCRN® (Pediatric) content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
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