CCTN Practice Test

If you need help studying for the Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) exam or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place.

Click below to take a free CCTN practice test!

CCTN Study Guide

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CCTN Exam Eligibility

Before you can register to take the CCTN exam, you’ll need at least two years of RN experience, including one year of direct care of solid-organ transplant patients.

If you meet this requirement, you’re set to begin the registration process!

What’s on the CCTN Exam?

 
First, let’s talk about the questions on the exam. There are 175 multiple-choice questions total, but only 150 of the questions will count toward your score. Why is that?

The time limit for the exam is 3 hours. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed.

Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the CCTN exam.

How to Register

Once you’ve ensured that you meet the eligibility requirements, you can register for the exam!

To get started, you’ll need to create an online Certemy account and submit an application. The application will ask you for your contact information and any documentation to prove your eligibility (among other things).

When you submit the application, you’ll also need to submit the application fee, which is $150.

Once your application is approved, you’ll be able to register for the exam and set up a testing appointment. You’ll need to pay the $175 exam fee at this point. If you’re a TFCA member, you only have to pay $100.

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CCTN Exam Scores

The test is scored using a scaled scoring method. This means that for every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score.

Your raw score is converted to a scaled score because everyone who takes the CCTN test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.

Retaking the Exam

If you didn’t get a passing score on your first try, that’s okay! You can retake the test after a 90-day waiting period.

Keep in mind that you will have to pay the full testing fee every time you retake the test.

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