Adult CCRN · Aligned to the AACN 2025 blueprint
CCRN Complete Pass System
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$25.00/mo · $149.99 billed once · 6 months of access
- 1,200+ clinical questions on the AACN 2025 blueprint
- 3 full-length, 150-question timed mock exams
- Adaptive Practice that targets your weakest body systems
- CCRN Explained Video Course: 108 animated lessons
- CCRN Essentials Book: 800 pages, 19 chapters
- 900+ Rapid Recall flashcards across 9 body systems
- Reviewed by CCRN-certified critical care nurses
- Pass Guarantee on every Complete Pass System plan
Access length
One-time payment · 6 months · No subscription
- Instant access
- Phone, tablet & desktop
- Secure checkout
The Pass Guarantee
- Complete the study plan and all three mock exams, then sit your exam
- If you don't pass, your plan extends free for the same length you bought
- Send your score report within 30 days of your exam date
- Included with every Complete Pass System plan
Access and delivery
- Login details arrive by email within 5 minutes of purchase.
- Fixed access length, no auto-renewal.
- Every update published during your access is included.
- Works on phone, tablet and desktop.
Employer reimbursement
- Many employers cover exam prep as professional development.
- Every purchase comes with a receipt; custom invoices on request.
1,200+
Clinical questions
Aligned to the AACN 2025 blueprint
3
Mock exams
108
Video lessons
CCRN Explained Video Course
13
Modules
~24 hours of teaching
900+
Flashcards
9 body systems
800
Book pages
CCRN Essentials Book
“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.”
The CCRN Complete System
What’s in the box
Four formats, one AACN blueprint. Pick the one that fits the shift you just worked — they reinforce each other on purpose.
The Adaptive QBank1,200+ clinical questions · 1 in 3 answers drawn outSee every feature- CCRN Explained Video Course108 lessons · 13 modulesSee the curriculum
CCRN Essentials Book800 pages · 234 illustrated figuresLook inside the book
Rapid Recall Flashcards900+ clinical cards · 9 body systemsFlip a card
Practice that studies you back
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.
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.
What candidates tell us
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.
Passed with PrepSolution? Share your story.
Share your storyCCRN Explained Video Course
Every 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.
Free CCRN video lessons, start to finish
4 complete lessons from CCRN Explained Video Course on YouTube — nothing trimmed, nothing gated. Judge the teaching before you spend a cent.
CCRN Essentials Book
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.
CCRN® is a registered trademark of AACN Certification Corporation. This independent study resource is not endorsed by or affiliated with AACN.
900+ flashcards, zero filler
The values, drips, and one-line differentiators that have to be automatic on exam day — tagged by body system.
- Respiratory
Driving Pressure
Plateau pressure minus PEEP. Keep it under 15 cm H2O to limit strain on functional lung units.
- Renal
BUN-to-Creatinine Ratio
Over 20:1 points to pre-renal AKI from hypoperfusion; near 10:1 suggests intrinsic tubular injury.
- Neurology
Cerebral Vasospasm after SAH
Arteries narrow 4 to 14 days after the bleed — the leading cause of delayed ischemic decline.
- Endocrine
Stress-Dose Hydrocortisone
50 mg IV every 6 hours, 200 mg per day — replaces cortisol to hold MAP above 65 off pressors.
- Multisystem
Hemodynamic Profile: Cardiac Tamponade
CVP, PA diastolic, and PAOP equalize within 2 to 5 mmHg — the classic diastolic equalization.
- Respiratory
ROME Rule for ABGs
Respiratory Opposite, Metabolic Equal — the fastest route to naming the primary disturbance.
- GI
Lactulose Titration Goal
Two to three soft stools a day — the bedside marker that ammonia is actually clearing.
- Cardiovascular
Aortic Dissection
Sudden tearing chest-to-back pain — an intimal tear letting blood track between arterial wall layers.
- Multisystem
Serum Anion Gap
Normal 8 to 16. Over 20 means added acids like lactate or ketones, not bicarbonate loss.
- Respiratory
Status Asthmaticus
An exacerbation unresponsive to first-line treatment. A silent chest is the alarm bell, not relief.
- Hematology
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Mass cell die-off floods the blood — potassium, phosphate, and uric acid climb together.
- Neurology
Fosphenytoin
Water-soluble phenytoin prodrug — infuses faster and is compatible with glucose solutions.
- Endocrine
SIADH: Hyponatremia Priorities
Fluid restriction first. Hypertonic 3% saline is reserved for severe or neurologic cases.
- Multisystem
Dobutamine
Beta-1 inotrope — more contractility for the failing pump, with mild vasodilation alongside.
- Professional
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.
Miss a question, get a drawing back
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.
- questions answered with a drawing
- 1 in 3
- hand-checked clinical graphics
- 580+
- image exhibits in the mocks
- 40+
Anatomy, drawn out 
Side-by-side comparisons 
Treatment priorities 
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.
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Inside the Starter
- The Adaptive QBank, 1,200+ clinical scenarios
- Rapid Recall flashcards, 400+ cards
- The Pass Path study calendar
- The Exam Mirror, 1 timed mock exam
Only in the Complete Pass System
- CCRN Explained Video Course — 108 animated lessons
- CCRN Essentials Book — 800 pages, 234 illustrated figures
- The Pass Guarantee, which extends your plan free if you don’t pass
The Pass Guarantee
Complete the plan and the mocks. If you don't pass, you keep studying free.
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.
- 1
Finish your study plan and all three mock exams.
- 2
Sit the exam. If you don’t pass, send your score report within 30 days.
- 3
Your plan extends free for the same length you bought.
Included with every Complete Pass System plan.
Compared with the other CCRN options
Prices and features re-verified on July 17, 2026.
| Feature | PrepSolution | AACN Review Course | Pass CCRN | Pocket Prep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full access price | $199.99 / 12 mo | $159 to $199 | $65 to $70 | $20.99/mo or $124.99/yr |
| One-time payment (no subscription) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pass guarantee included | Yes | No | No | 3 free months |
| Total practice questions | 1,200+ | 600+ (add-on) | 1,000+ | 2,000 |
| Full-length timed mock exams | 3 × 150q | No | Practice tests | Partial |
| Digital study book included | Included (800 pages) | No | The book itself (~$65–$70) | No |
| Video course included | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Adaptive engine (targets weak body systems) | Yes | No | No | Partial |
Pricing and feature data pulled from each provider’s public website and re-verified on July 17, 2026. AACN pricing varies by membership status; their 600+ question practice subscription is sold separately from the review course. PrepSolution is our product; we are not affiliated with AACN, Pass CCRN, or Pocket Prep.
Who it is for
Built for how ICU nurses actually prepare
Practice questions, timed mocks, animated lessons, the book and flashcards — one system, whichever way you learn.
First-time CCRN candidates
Start with the 1,200+ practice questions and the 8-week Pass Path calendar. Every miss comes back with a rationale, and three timed mocks tell you when you are ready.
Retaking the CCRN
Failed by a handful of questions? Adaptive Practice finds the body systems that cost you and keeps drilling them, with three full-length practice exams before you rebook.
Working 12-hour shifts
Ten-minute question sets between shifts, 108 lessons of 10 to 15 minutes, and a 4-week schedule for experienced ICU nurses who need a focused review.
Visual learners
The CCRN Essentials book draws every system out in 234 figures, and 1 in 3 questions answers with an illustrated teaching card instead of a wall of text.
Coming from a review course
Sat through lectures and kept none of it? Swap passive review for practice questions with rationales, a question bank that adapts to you, and a book you can search.
Unit educators
Certifying a cohort on one consistent source: every seat gets the full system — QBank, mock exams, video course, book and flashcards.
Blueprint coverage
7 content areas, weighted the way the AACN 2025 exam weights them.
- Professional Caring & Ethics20%
- Renal / GI / Endocrine17%
- Multisystem16%
- Cardiovascular13%
- Respiratory12%
- Neurological12%
- Hematology / Behavioral / Other10%
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CCRN prep.
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.
PrepSolution for the CCRN
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 $79.99 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.
About PrepSolution
You’ll receive an email with your login credentials within 5 minutes of purchase. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder or contact support@prepsolution.com.
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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