Clinically rigorous prep that mirrors real ICU scenarios. Build the critical thinking the exam demands.
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Four formats, one AACN blueprint. Pick the one that fits the shift you just worked — they reinforce each other on purpose.
Practice that adapts to you
Clinical scenarios that read the way your unit sounds — the bank quietly sends more of whatever you keep missing.
1,200+ clinical questions · 1 in 3 answers drawn out · 3 timed mock exams
See every featureAnimated video course
The whole test plan as animated lessons — watch a concept move instead of rereading it.
108 lessons · 13 modules · ~24 hours of video
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The visual study guide, digital
800 pages that draw every system out — waveforms the way the monitor draws them, a cheat sheet closing every chapter.
800 pages · 234 illustrated figures · 136 mnemonics
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Clinical flashcards
The values, drips, and defining features that have to be automatic on exam day.
900+ clinical cards · 9 body systems
Flip a cardEverything above ships together in The CCRN Complete System — one payment, from $79.99.
See plansEvery topic on the test plan, taught as animation — watch the mechanisms move, then keep the drawing in your head on exam day.
Every lesson points to its matching chapter in CCRN Essentials, so a concept you watch tonight is the same one you annotate tomorrow.
Tap any page to read it full size
The whole blueprint, drawn out — plain-English openers, waveforms the way the monitor draws them, and a cheat sheet closing every chapter.
Included with every Complete Pass System plan — read it on any device, no extra cost.
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CCRN® is a registered trademark of AACN Certification Corporation. This independent study resource is not endorsed by or affiliated with AACN.
4 complete lessons from CCRN Explained on YouTube — nothing trimmed, nothing gated. Judge the teaching before you spend a cent.
Every session feeds the engine — it learns what you miss and rebuilds your next session around it.
Answer questions and the bank quietly rebalances — your weakest body systems get more reps, automatically, after every single session.
How adaptive practice works
Daily quizzes, assigned practice sets, and a streak that keeps you honest between shifts.
Three full 150-question timed mocks with a question palette, flagging, and image exhibits — the same rhythm as test day.
One readiness score, a week-by-week trend, and per-system accuracy — so "am I ready?" stops being a feeling.
Highlight inside any explanation and save it as a note. Every note stays linked to the question it came from.
On more than a third of the bank, the explanation is a full illustrated teaching card — the mechanism drawn out, the trap named, the cutoffs in color. Not a wall of text to squint at after a night shift.
Counted from the live bank: more than a third of QBank questions carry an illustrated explanation card, with 580+ reviewed clinical graphics across the package — including the image exhibits inside the three mock exams.
The values, drips, and one-line differentiators that have to be automatic on exam day — tagged by body system.
Hemodynamic Profile: Cardiogenic Shock
CVP high, PAOP high, CO low, SVR high. Elevated PAOP with low output means pump failure.
Driving Pressure
Plateau pressure minus PEEP. Keep it under 15 cm H2O to limit strain on functional lung units.
BUN-to-Creatinine Ratio
Over 20:1 points to pre-renal AKI from hypoperfusion; near 10:1 suggests intrinsic tubular injury.
Cerebral Vasospasm after SAH
Arteries narrow 4 to 14 days after the bleed — the leading cause of delayed ischemic decline.
Stress-Dose Hydrocortisone
50 mg IV every 6 hours, 200 mg per day — replaces cortisol to hold MAP above 65 off pressors.
Hemodynamic Profile: Cardiac Tamponade
CVP, PA diastolic, and PAOP equalize within 2 to 5 mmHg — the classic diastolic equalization.
ROME Rule for ABGs
Respiratory Opposite, Metabolic Equal — the fastest route to naming the primary disturbance.
Lactulose Titration Goal
Two to three soft stools a day — the bedside marker that ammonia is actually clearing.
Aortic Dissection
Sudden tearing chest-to-back pain — an intimal tear letting blood track between arterial wall layers.
Serum Anion Gap
Normal 8 to 16. Over 20 means added acids like lactate or ketones, not bicarbonate loss.
Status Asthmaticus
An exacerbation unresponsive to first-line treatment. A silent chest is the alarm bell, not relief.
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Mass cell die-off floods the blood — potassium, phosphate, and uric acid climb together.
Fosphenytoin
Water-soluble phenytoin prodrug — infuses faster and is compatible with glucose solutions.
SIADH: Hyponatremia Priorities
Fluid restriction first. Hypertonic 3% saline is reserved for severe or neurologic cases.
Dobutamine
Beta-1 inotrope — more contractility for the failing pump, with mild vasodilation alongside.
Moral Distress
Knowing the right action but feeling unable to act. Name it, then work the 4 A's.
Sixteen cards from the live deck, lightly compressed to fit the card face. Every card in the product carries the full clinical detail.
I'm a visual learner, and this is the first prep that finally taught the way my brain works. The illustrated explanations stuck with me through a whole stretch of night shifts.
After two 12-hour ICU shifts, the last thing I wanted was a boring study app. PrepSolution kept sessions short and focused — I passed my CCRN renewal without the stress.
The book and the QBank together are what did it for me. I'd read a chapter on my tablet, then drill that system until my weak-spot report finally went green.
One-time payment, no subscription. The Pass Guarantee rides on every Complete Pass System plan.
Question bankCCRN Adaptive Question BankSee it in depth
Study bookCCRN Essentials — Visual Study BookSee it in depth
Video courseCCRN Explained — Animated Video CourseSee it in depth
FlashcardsRapid Recall — CCRN Flashcard DecksSee it in depthMock examsExam Mirror — Timed CCRN Mock ExamsSee it in depthHow long do you need?
$149.99 total · one-time payment · no subscription
Total value $589+
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| What you get | Starter | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Access duration | 1 month | 3, 6, or 12 months |
| Adaptive QBank, 1,200+ questions | Included | Included |
| Timed mock exams | 1 | 3 |
| Flashcards | 400+ | 900+ |
| CCRN Essentials book, digital | Not included | Included |
| CCRN Explained video course | Not included | Included |
| Study Notes | Included | Included |
| RACE Clinical Framework | Not included | Included |
| Study calendar | Not included | Included |
| Performance analytics | Included | Included |
| Weak Spot Detector | Not included | 6 & 12 mo plans |
| Priority email support | Not included | 6 & 12 mo plans |
| Pass guarantee | Not included | Included |
AACN review courses cost $400 to $800. We include more and guarantee you’ll pass.
Every question aligned to the AACN 2025 blueprint — so you study exactly what the exam tests.
Content Areas
Acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, dysrhythmias, shock states
Acute respiratory failure, ventilator management, PE, pneumonia
Stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, seizures, increased ICP
Sepsis, MODS, shock states, toxic ingestions, burns, electrolytes, pain
Acute kidney injury, GI bleeding, DKA, electrolyte disorders
DIC, transfusion reactions, delirium, pressure injuries, compartment syndrome, ICU-acquired weakness
Advocacy, caring practices, clinical inquiry, collaboration, systems thinking
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4 printable PDFs · live practice quiz · 45 study-note topics · week-by-week study plan — one free unlock, no credit card.
A week-by-week schedule mapped to the AACN 2025 blueprint — what to study, when to review, and when you are ready to sit.
View the study planWalk through real CCRN-style scenarios step-by-step, with the bedside reasoning behind every answer before exam day.
Watch on YouTubeMore walkthroughs on @PrepSolution
Pass-rate breakdowns, blueprint deep-dives, and study strategies — researched like we'd want them for our own exam.
Everything you need to know about CCRN prep.
AACN review courses cost $400–$800 and are lecture-based with limited practice exposure. PrepSolution’s Complete Pass System includes 1,200+ clinical scenario questions, 3 mock exams matching the 150-question format, 900+ flashcards, and a pass guarantee for $199.99. The approaches complement each other.
Yes. Every question includes clinically accurate vital signs, lab values, medication dosages, and patient presentations. All questions are reviewed by CCRN-certified critical care nurses for medical accuracy and alignment with current evidence-based practice guidelines.
Approximately 72% for first-time takers. You need a raw score of about 83 out of 125 scored questions to pass (the exam has 150 total questions, with 25 unscored pretest items).
We designed this for working nurses. Questions can be done in 10–15 minute sessions between shifts. Flashcards work great on your phone during breaks. Your study calendar — 4, 8, or 12 weeks — assigns lighter loads on work days and heavier sessions on days off. Most candidates study 6–10 hours per week.
Currently, this prep is designed for the Adult CCRN certification only. All clinical scenarios, lab values, and hemodynamic parameters are specific to the adult patient population.
The CCRN Complete Pass System is built as a complete prep path: 1,200+ practice questions aligned to the AACN 2025 blueprint, each with a written rationale, plus 3 full-length mock exams. Every question is written and reviewed by credentialed professionals who hold the CCRN, and Complete Pass System plans carry the pass guarantee: finish the study plan and mocks, and if you don’t pass, your access is extended free.
CCRN prep starts at $34.99 one-time and runs up to $199.99 for the longest Complete Pass System plan. Every plan is a single payment for a fixed access length — no subscription and no auto-renewal — and current prices are always shown on this page’s pricing section.
Candidates usually weigh PrepSolution against AACN Certification Review, Barron's CCRN, Pass CCRN. PrepSolution’s approach: every question is written by credentialed CCRN holders, every answer includes a full rationale, plans are one-time payments rather than subscriptions, and the Complete Pass System includes the pass guarantee. When comparing, check question counts, which formats are included at each price, and access length.
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No. Every plan is a one-time payment. You pay once and get access for the full length of the plan you choose — 3, 6, or 12 months. There are no recurring charges, no auto-renewals, and no hidden fees.
If you complete the study plan, take all three mock exams, and don’t pass, we extend your plan free for the same length you bought — a 3-month plan gets 3 more months, a 6-month plan gets 6, a 12-month plan gets 12. This guarantee is included exclusively with the Complete Pass System.
Yes. If you purchase and decide it’s not the right fit within 24 hours, contact support@prepsolution.com and we’ll process a full refund. No questions asked.
No. PrepSolution is an independent exam preparation company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SHRM, PMI, AACN, or any certification body. Our content is developed based on publicly available exam blueprints and content outlines.
Many candidates come to PrepSolution after a failed first attempt. The most common reason for failure is approaching judgment-based questions with workplace instinct rather than a systematic framework. Start with a diagnostic mock exam to identify your weakest domains, then follow the targeted study plan.
Many employers cover professional development costs including exam prep materials. After purchase, you’ll receive a receipt that can be submitted for reimbursement. Contact support@prepsolution.com if you need a customized invoice.
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