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PCU Flashcards

127 study cards across 19 topic decks — every card built from a real PCU practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.

PCU exam key facts

  • The PCCN exam consists of 150 multiple-choice items, of which 125 are scored and 25 are unscored pretest items. Source
  • The PCCN exam has a time limit of 3 hours. Source
  • The PCCN computer-based exam fee is $260 for AACN members and $375 for nonmembers. Source
  • Candidates may apply for and retake the PCCN certification exam up to 4 times in a rolling 12-month period. Source
  • PCCN certification is granted for a validity period of 3 years. Source
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Decks by Topic

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Care
9 cards
Clinical Judgment & Decision Making
9 cards
Patient & Family Education
9 cards
Pharmacology & Therapeutic Interventions
9 cards
Hemodynamic Monitoring & Vascular Access
7 cards
Assessment & Evaluation
6 cards
Communication & Collaboration
6 cards
Core Principles & Fundamentals
6 cards
Documentation & Reporting
6 cards
Leadership & Management
6 cards
PCU Infection Control & Safety
6 cards
PCU Infection Control & Safety
6 cards
PCU Infection Control & Safety
6 cards
PCU Neurological & Renal Care
6 cards
PCU Neurological & Renal Care
6 cards
PCU Neurological & Renal Care
6 cards
Professional Standards & Ethics
6 cards
Quality Assurance & Improvement
6 cards
Technology & Tools
6 cards

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  • A timed, full-length PCU mock exam — 125 questions in 180 minutes with a 68% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
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  • Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
  • A printable PCU cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
  • Free PCU practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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Sources & references

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  1. psiexams.com — Test delivery · verified Oct 2026
  2. aacn.org — Fees, exam format, retake fee, score release, test dates, time limit, score validity, retake policy · verified Oct 2026