<\/span>Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\nThe eligibility requirements for the RNAS-C exam vary depending on whether you are an RN or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Requirements that are the same for both the RN and APRN include:<\/p>\n
\n- A current, unrestricted RN license<\/li>\n
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support, or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification<\/li>\n
- Completion of a formal Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program<\/li>\n
- At least 120 documented hours of first assisting practice as an RNFA during the intraoperative phase. These hours must be within the two years immediately preceding your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In addition, RNs must hold a current Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certificate, and APRNs must be certified as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by an accredited certification program.<\/p>\n
<\/span>RNAS-C Exam Outline<\/h2>\nThe RNAS-C exam contains 200 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a 3-hour time limit.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into four, 50-question sections.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. Surgical Patient Care<\/h3>\nThe questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\n- Infection prevention<\/li>\n
- Microbiology<\/li>\n
- Diagnostic testing<\/li>\n
- Pharmacology<\/li>\n
- Principles of perioperative practice<\/li>\n
- Legal aspects of perioperative practice<\/li>\n
- Workplace safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Surgical Skill<\/h3>\nThe questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\n- Surgical instrumentation<\/li>\n
- Tissue handling<\/li>\n
- Tissue retraction<\/li>\n
- Hemostasis<\/li>\n
- Suturing<\/li>\n
- Surgical drains<\/li>\n
- Surgical complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Anatomy and Physiology<\/h3>\nThe questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\n- Anatomy and physiology<\/li>\n
- Surgical pathology<\/li>\n
- Wound closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Procedure Considerations<\/h3>\nThe questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\n- Surgical procedures and nursing considerations<\/li>\n
- Wound closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check out Mometrix's RNAS-C Printed Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"](\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/rnasc.jpg\")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span> Registration<\/h2>\nTo apply for RNAS-C certification, download the application from the NASC website. Complete the application and submit the $425 payment to the NASC office via mail, email, or fax. If you register online, your application is taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<\/p>\n
Once your application is accepted, you are provided with an account with Prolydian. Schedule your testing appointment through your Prolydian account. You must schedule your exam within four months of submitting your application, or your fees are forfeited.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nOn test day, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment. Upon arrival, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification.<\/p>\n
You will also be asked to store all personal items in a secure locker before entering the testing area.<\/p>\n
Once the check-in process is complete and you are fully approved for testing, you will be led to the testing station and given a brief tutorial on the testing system.<\/p>\n
<\/span>RNAS-C Scores<\/h2>\nYou must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to pass the exam.<\/p>\n
Test results are emailed within 72 hours of testing.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\nIf you do not pass the exam, you may retake it after a 45-day waiting period. You cannot take the test more than three times within 12 months.<\/p>\n\n
<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 200 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
To pass the exam, you must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the RNAS-C exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $425.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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In addition, RNs must hold a current Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certificate, and APRNs must be certified as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by an accredited certification program.<\/p>\n
<\/span>RNAS-C Exam Outline<\/h2>\nThe RNAS-C exam contains 200 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a 3-hour time limit.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into four, 50-question sections.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. Surgical Patient Care<\/h3>\nThe questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\n- Infection prevention<\/li>\n
- Microbiology<\/li>\n
- Diagnostic testing<\/li>\n
- Pharmacology<\/li>\n
- Principles of perioperative practice<\/li>\n
- Legal aspects of perioperative practice<\/li>\n
- Workplace safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Surgical Skill<\/h3>\nThe questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\n- Surgical instrumentation<\/li>\n
- Tissue handling<\/li>\n
- Tissue retraction<\/li>\n
- Hemostasis<\/li>\n
- Suturing<\/li>\n
- Surgical drains<\/li>\n
- Surgical complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Anatomy and Physiology<\/h3>\nThe questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\n- Anatomy and physiology<\/li>\n
- Surgical pathology<\/li>\n
- Wound closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Procedure Considerations<\/h3>\nThe questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\n- Surgical procedures and nursing considerations<\/li>\n
- Wound closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check out Mometrix's RNAS-C Printed Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span> Registration<\/h2>\nTo apply for RNAS-C certification, download the application from the NASC website. Complete the application and submit the $425 payment to the NASC office via mail, email, or fax. If you register online, your application is taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<\/p>\n
Once your application is accepted, you are provided with an account with Prolydian. Schedule your testing appointment through your Prolydian account. You must schedule your exam within four months of submitting your application, or your fees are forfeited.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nOn test day, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment. Upon arrival, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification.<\/p>\n
You will also be asked to store all personal items in a secure locker before entering the testing area.<\/p>\n
Once the check-in process is complete and you are fully approved for testing, you will be led to the testing station and given a brief tutorial on the testing system.<\/p>\n
<\/span>RNAS-C Scores<\/h2>\nYou must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to pass the exam.<\/p>\n
Test results are emailed within 72 hours of testing.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\nIf you do not pass the exam, you may retake it after a 45-day waiting period. You cannot take the test more than three times within 12 months.<\/p>\n\n
<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 200 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
To pass the exam, you must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the RNAS-C exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $425.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
By Kate Nockunas<\/span><\/p>Kate has been Mometrix\u2019s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master\u2019s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Infection prevention<\/li>\n
- Microbiology<\/li>\n
- Diagnostic testing<\/li>\n
- Pharmacology<\/li>\n
- Principles of perioperative practice<\/li>\n
- Legal aspects of perioperative practice<\/li>\n
- Workplace safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Surgical Skill<\/h3>\n
The questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Surgical instrumentation<\/li>\n
- Tissue handling<\/li>\n
- Tissue retraction<\/li>\n
- Hemostasis<\/li>\n
- Suturing<\/li>\n
- Surgical drains<\/li>\n
- Surgical complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Anatomy and Physiology<\/h3>\n
The questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Anatomy and physiology<\/li>\n
- Surgical pathology<\/li>\n
- Wound closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Procedure Considerations<\/h3>\n
The questions in this section are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Surgical procedures and nursing considerations<\/li>\n
- Wound closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check out Mometrix's RNAS-C Printed Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span> Registration<\/h2>\n
To apply for RNAS-C certification, download the application from the NASC website. Complete the application and submit the $425 payment to the NASC office via mail, email, or fax. If you register online, your application is taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<\/p>\n
Once your application is accepted, you are provided with an account with Prolydian. Schedule your testing appointment through your Prolydian account. You must schedule your exam within four months of submitting your application, or your fees are forfeited.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n
On test day, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment. Upon arrival, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification.<\/p>\n
You will also be asked to store all personal items in a secure locker before entering the testing area.<\/p>\n
Once the check-in process is complete and you are fully approved for testing, you will be led to the testing station and given a brief tutorial on the testing system.<\/p>\n
<\/span>RNAS-C Scores<\/h2>\n
You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to pass the exam.<\/p>\n
Test results are emailed within 72 hours of testing.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\n
If you do not pass the exam, you may retake it after a 45-day waiting period. You cannot take the test more than three times within 12 months.<\/p>\n\n
<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n
\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 200 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the RNAS-C exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
To pass the exam, you must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the RNAS-C exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $425.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
By Kate Nockunas<\/span><\/p>
Kate has been Mometrix\u2019s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master\u2019s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>