CCRN Study Guide 2026-2027

<p><strong>CCRN® (Adult) Exam Prep — 2026 Edition</strong></p><p><strong>Is this for my exam?</strong> Yes—built for the <strong>AACN CCRN (Adult)</strong> blueprint. The test is <strong>150 questions in 3 hours (125 scored + 25 unscored)</strong>. <br /><strong>Will this help me pass?</strong> Yes—<strong>700 practice questions</strong> with targeted explanations across all CCRN domains in a <strong>344-page</strong> study playbook.</p><p><strong>Why it works (fast):</strong></p><p><strong>Must-Know numbers first.</strong> Drill the cutoffs you’ll be scored on (<strong>MAP 65 lactate 4 Hb 7</strong>) before layering actions.</p><p><strong>Exam-trap callouts.</strong> Examples: <strong>post-PCI chest pain ? stent thrombosis</strong>; <strong>RV infarct ? avoid nitrates; give fluids</strong>.</p><p><strong>Blueprint-aligned practice.</strong> Systems and professional-practice items match how AACN tests you.</p><p><strong>Pacing built-in.</strong> You have just over <strong>a minute per item</strong>—learn when to <strong>flag and return</strong> to protect points.</p><p><strong>Current for 2026 (how we keep you accurate):</strong> Includes <strong>PADIS 2025</strong> (non-drug delirium prevention; avoid routine antipsychotics) and the <strong>AHA Oct 22 2025</strong> update—with clear guidance that AACN exams <strong>lag</strong> until they announce alignment. We show you exactly <strong>where to check in the week before your test</strong> so you never study the wrong version.</p><p><strong>Version check:</strong> This is the <strong>Adult CCRN</strong> prep (not PCCN® Pediatrics or Neonatal).</p><p><strong>Legal:</strong> This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by AACN or the AACN Certification Corporation. <strong>CCRN®</strong> and other designations are registered trademarks of their respective owners; use of these marks does not imply endorsement.</p>