Exam Blueprint Update: The AACN recently announced changes to the Adult CCRN Exam blueprint that began in November 2025. Per the AACN, "current CCRN exam study materials are relevant and useful for those testing on and after Nov. 12, 2025." Barron's Adult CCRN Exam Flashcards remains an invaluable resource, providing expert review and targeted practice to help you earn your CCRN certification with confidence.
Written by an Experienced Critical Care Nurse and Educator
Pat Juarez, RN, MS, has extensive critical care experience as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and staff nurse, and held the CCRN credential for 40+ years. As the clinical development specialist for critical care, Pat developed and taught a variety of critical care courses, including a CCRN review course, for a large health care system for 10+ years. Pat brings the same clarity and focus to these flashcards that she's shared with nurses throughout her career, ensuring that these flashcards reflect real-world practice and the rigor of the actual exam.
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