{"id":20902,"date":"2016-01-29T17:28:15","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T17:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=20902"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:12:33","slug":"nursing-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nursing-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, thousands of students graduate from nursing school with a certification that allows them to pursue the nursing career of their dreams. Usually, the first step toward these dreams is a nursing certification exam.<\/p>\n<p>Below, you will find study guides, flashcards, practice tests, and other study materials that will help you succeed on the most common nursing certification exams.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Nursing_Certification_Practice_Tests\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Nursing Certification Practice Tests<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"yellow_buttons\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/achpn-exam\/\">ACHPN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ccrn-adult-practice-test\/\">Adult CCRN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner-practice-test\/\">Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/adult-gerontology-cns-practice-test\/\">Adult-Gerontology CNS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/adult-geron-pcnp\/\">Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ambulatory-care-practice-test\/\">Ambulatory Care Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/aocnp-practice-test\/\">AOCNP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cardiacvascular-nurse-exam-practice-test\/\">Cardiac-Vascular Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ccm-practice-test\/\">CCM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ccrn-neonatal-practice-test\/\">CCRN Neonatal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cctn-exam\/\">CCTN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cdn-practice-test\/\">CDN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cen-practice-test\/\">CEN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cfpn-exam\/\">CFPN Exam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cocn-practice-test\/\">COCN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cohn-exam\/\">COHN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cohns-practice-test\/\">COHN-S<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cphon-exam\/\">CPHON<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/crni-exam\/\">CRNI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/crrn-practice-test\/\">CRRN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/csc-exam\/\">CSC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cwcn-practice-test\/\">CWCN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cwocn-exam\/\">CWOCN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cwon-practice-test\/\">CWON<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/excpt-practice-test\/\">ExCPT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/family-nurse-practitioner-practice-test\/\">Family Nurse Practitioner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/gerontological-nurse-practice-test\/\">Gerontological Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/informatics-nurse-practice-test\/\">Informatics Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/inpatient-obstetric-nurse-practice-test\/\">Inpatient Obstetric Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/low-risk-neonatal-nurse-exam\/\">Low-Risk Neonatal IC Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/maternal-newborn-nursing-practice-test\/\">Maternal Newborn Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/medsurg-practice-test\/\">Medical-Surgical Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nclex-exam\/\">NCLEX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/neonatal-intensive-care-nurse-exam\/\">Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/neonatal-nurse-practitioner-exam\/\">Neonatal Nurse Practitioner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nurseexec-practice-test\/\">Nurse Executive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nace-i-foundations-of-nursing-exam\/\">NACE I: Foundations of Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nursing-professional-development-exam\/\">Nursing Professional Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ocn-practice-test\/\">OCN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/orthopaedic-nurse-practice-test\/\">Orthopaedic Nurses Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/orthopaedic-technologist-certified-practice-test\/\">Orthopaedic Technologist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pain-management-nursing-practice-test\/\">Pain Management Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pccn-practice-test\/\">PCCN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pediatric-ccrn\/\">Pediatric CCRN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/certified-pediatric-nurse-practice-test\/\">Pediatric Nursing Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pmhn-practice-test\/\">PMHN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-practice-test\/\">PMHNP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/rnas-c-review\/\">RNAS-C<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/sane-a-exam\/\">SANE-A<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/tcrn-test\/\">TCRN<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span 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Nurses with this certification generally care for critically ill adults in a hospital setting.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is BLS certification for nurses?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>BLS stands for Basic Life Support. All registered nurses are required to obtain a BLS certification.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is PALS certification for nurses?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>PALS stands for Pediatric Advanced Life Support. 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