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Critical care exam study blog

Test plans, study strategy and sample questions for the CCRN, PCCN, CEN and other critical care exams.

By Alex G, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, CMC, NREMT-P · RSS feed

• Test plan

  PCCN Test Plan: Percentages and Study Priorities

  The PCCN test plan by percentage, how progressive care questions differ from ICU questions, and which areas to study first for the most points.

  November 3, 2026

• Exam update

  CMC and CSC Exam Changes Nov 19, 2026: What's New

  CMC and CSC exam changes from November 19, 2026: the new domain weights, new and dropped topics, who tests on which plan, and how to adjust your study.

  October 30, 2026

• Test plan

  CCRN Test Plan 2026: Body System Weights and Study Plan

  The CCRN test plan 2026 by body system: what each area is worth, how to turn the weights into a study plan, and why the 20% on caring and ethics matters.

  October 28, 2026