Approved AACN CCNS Renewal - Pediatric CNSination Exam – Success Pathway Course

[Approved AACN CCNS Renewal - Pediatric CNSination Exam – Success Pathway Course] In This Course of ,The AACN Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) Renewal Pediatric Exam is designed for Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialists seeking to renew their national board certification. Administered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), this exam evaluates continued mastery of advanced pediatric acute and critical care concepts, evidence-based practice, leadership, and systems management. Content includes pediatric pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic reasoning, patient/family education, quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration. The computer-based exam typically consists of 125 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 25 pretest) to be completed within 2.5 hours, with a passing scaled score around 90. Eligibility requires a current RN license, proof of CNS licensure (if applicable), documentation of practice hours in a pediatric acute/critical care environment, and current CCNS certification. Successful renewal maintains the CCNS credential for another 5-year cycle and supports continued practice as a Pediatric CNS in acute and critical care settings.