PCCN Certification Review
Ann J. Brorsen, Keri R. Rogelet · 3rd Edition
Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with PCCN Certification Review (3rd Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 12 chapters.
Overview
A comprehensive study guide for the AACN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) exam, organized by body system with over 1,000 practice questions and detailed answer rationales. It opens with credential background and test-taking strategy chapters and includes online access. Clinical chapters mirror the AACN PCCN exam blueprint.
Targets the AACN PCCN exam for nurses providing care to moderately ill progressive-care/step-down adult patients.
What you'll learn
The major topics this guide walks you through, matched to the textbook's order:
- History of the PCCN Credential
- Registering for the PCCN Certification Exam
- Cardiovascular
- Pulmonary
- Endocrine
- Hematology/Immunology
- Neurology
- Gastrointestinal
- Renal
- Multisystem
- Behavioral/Psychosocial
Need the textbook itself?
PCCN Certification Review (3rd Edition), by Ann J. Brorsen, Keri R. Rogelet (Jones & Bartlett Learning), is a widely used Critical Care Nursing resource. A comprehensive study guide for the AACN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) exam, organized by body system with over 1,000 practice questions and detailed answer rationales.
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Chapters covered
Every chapter below is fully covered in the PDF — summary, learning objectives, key terms, and NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales.
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What exactly do I get?
A printable PDF study guide covering all 12 chapters of PCCN Certification Review (3rd Edition) — chapter summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales. One file, lifetime access, no subscription.
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Is this an official Jones & Bartlett Learning product?
No. This is an independent study guide aligned with the topics, chapters, and learning objectives of PCCN Certification Review, 3rd Edition. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, and the original text remains the authoritative reference.
What is included in the study guide?
Chapter-by-chapter summaries, key terms, and learning objectives spanning all 12 chapters, plus exam-style practice questions with answers. It is delivered as an instant PDF download.
Does it help me prepare for the exam?
Targets the AACN PCCN exam for nurses providing care to moderately ill progressive-care/step-down adult patients. Use it alongside your textbook and course notes to review the highest-yield material and self-test before exams.
Will it match my edition?
This guide is built around the 3rd Edition. If your class uses a different edition, chapter numbering may shift slightly, but the topics and learning objectives are usually unchanged.
Do I still need the textbook?
The study guide is a companion, not a replacement — it helps you study efficiently and review fast, but you'll still want the textbook for full depth and any assigned readings. You can buy new, rent, or find a used copy through the price links on this page.
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Is this a test bank or copied from the textbook?
No. This is an original study guide written to align with PCCN Certification Review — summaries, objectives, and practice questions with rationales, not a reproduced publisher test bank or copied text.
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About this study guide
This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in PCCN Certification Review (3rd Edition) by Ann J. Brorsen, Keri R. Rogelet. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by the publisher or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.