By Jessica McNally, Tests.com
The Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) exam, created by the American Board for Transplant Certification, tests an individual\'s understanding and skills in the field of transplant care. The CCTN certification indicates to the public that an individual possesses the abilities and knowledge necessary to providing quality care for both transplant donors and their recipients.
To be considered eligible to take the CCTN exam, a candidate is required to have completed a minimum of 24 months as a registered nurse, of which 12 months experience must be must have been spent in caring for solid organ transplant patients. Once certified, CCTN certification lasts for three years.
The Test
The CCTN exam consists of 175 multiple choice questions. 25 of these are counted as pretest questions, and 150 are officially scored. Test categories include:
- Pre transplantation Care
- Post Transplantation Monitoring and Maintenance
- Pharmacological Therapeutics
- Professional Responsibilities
- Education and Discharge
Candidates receive score reports at the site of the examination, and successful candidates are awarded CCTN credential about 30-45 days after taking the exam.
Individuals who fail the exam on the first try are eligible to re-take the exam 90 days after their initial attempt.
Want additional help preparing for the CCTN? Check out our CCTN Directory to find helpful study aids.
Sources: abtc.net, http: /www.test-preparation.ca/nursing/cctn.html
