How do I prepare for the certification exam?
Preparing for any certification examination
is based on your learning needs. We may form study groups and study from reference books, online practice exams, or maybe even take a review course. Whatever you need, you will have help!
What questions are asked
on the exams?
The CPAN and CAPAexaminations are organized around four
domains of perianesthesia patient needs:
| Patient Needs Domain | CPAN Examination | CAPA Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological Needs | 50% | 45% |
| Behavioral/Cognitive Needs | 20% | 20% |
| Safety Needs | 20% | 20% |
| Advocacy Needs | 10% | 15% |
AAACN Board Certification Examination consists of 175
questions, 150 of which are scored:
|
Category
|
Domains of Practice
|
# of Questions
|
Percent
|
|
I
|
Clinical Practice
|
38
|
25.33%
|
|
II
|
Communication
|
30
|
20.00%
|
|
III
|
Issues and Trends
|
22
|
14.67%
|
|
IV
|
Systems
|
22
|
14.67%
|
|
V
|
Education
|
38
|
25.33%
|
|
|
Total:
|
150
|
100%
|
Where and when are the exams offered?
Exams are offered by computer-based testing. For Board Certification, you may schedule your exam when you are ready. For CPAN/CAPA, the exams are able to be taken for a period of several weeks, twice a year. For 2013 dates, click here.
The local testing site here in Allentown is: Other testing Sites
Prometric Test Center
2211 Mack Blvd.
Allentown, PA
co-located with Sylvan Learning Center
Map loading...