Understanding the exact breakdown of the NNCC Certified Nephrology Nurse-Nurse Practitioner test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NNCC Certified Nephrology Nurse-Nurse Practitioner has 175 multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NNCC Certified Nephrology Nurse-Nurse Practitioner Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Axis I - Client Problem | ||
| Acute Kidney Injury | 4-6% | 3 |
| CKD Stages 1 & 2 and General Nephrology | 4-6% | 3 |
| Stage 3 CKD | 11-13% | 8 |
| Stages 4 & 5 CKD | 19-21% | 14 |
| Kidney Replacement Therapies (KRT) | 57-59% | 43 |
| Hemodialysis | ||
| Peritoneal dialysis | ||
| Transplant | ||
| CRRT/Pheresis | ||
| Axis II - Nurse Practitioner Activities | ||
| Assess and diagnose pathologic processes and complications that occur in kidney disease. | 38-40% | 29 |
| Prescribe interventions, including evidence-based treatments, therapies, and procedures consistent with comprehensive care needs. | 43-45% | 32 |
| Pharmacology | 21-25% | 16 |
| Other | 21-25% | 16 |
| Evaluate, select and/or design strategies/resources to educate client, family, other health profes- sionals, and the public | 8-10% | 6 |
| Facilitate an interdisciplinary process with other members of the health care team. | 3-6% | 2 |
| Ensure the development of a holistic plan of care that reflects an individual's values and beliefs | 3-5% | 2 |