Understanding the exact breakdown of the AACN Adult Acute/Critical Care/Tele-ICU Nursing Certification test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The AACN Adult Acute/Critical Care/Tele-ICU Nursing Certification has multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| AACN Adult Acute/Critical Care/Tele-ICU Nursing Certification Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Clinical Judgment | 80% | 40 |
| Cardiovascular | 20% | 10 |
| Pulmonary | 18% | 9 |
| Endocrine | 5% | 2 |
| Hematology/Immunology | 2% | 1 |
| Neurology | 12% | 6 |
| Gastrointestinal | 6% | 3 |
| Renal | 6% | 3 |
| Multisystem | 8% | 4 |
| Behavioral/Psychosocial | 4% | 2 |
| Professional Caring And Ethical Practice | 20% | 10 |
| Advocacy /Moral Agency | 3% | 1 |
| Caring Practices | 4% | 2 |
| Collaboration | 4% | 2 |
| Systems Thinking | 2% | 1 |
| Response to Diversity | 2% | 1 |
| Clinical Inquiry | 2% | 1 |
| Facilitation of Learning | 3% | 1 |