Recertification Examination
Post-Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse (PAC-RN)
A registered nurse is a nurse licensed to practice as such in the United States.
Recertification fee
$150
One-time fee · proctored online exam
- Take it any time, 24/7, after your application is accepted
- 3 hours to complete
- Pass with 80% or higher
3 hours
To complete the proctored exam
24/7
Available after registration
80%
Passing grade required
Multiple choice
Drawn at random from a test bank
Who it is for
About this certification
A registered nurse is a nurse licensed to practice as such in the United States. Post-Acute Care RNs are nurses who work at a skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care hospital, continuing care retirement community, home care and hospice, or any healthcare setting in the post-acute care environment. The registered nurse is responsible for managing the nursing process to ensure quality outcomes for patients, and for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. Depending on the clinical situation, the RN may report to a nursing supervisor or higher.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the PAC-RN Examination
Review the requirements below before you register.
- An active and unencumbered RN license within a state or territory of the United States.
- A nursing degree (ASN or higher) plus at least one year of experience as an RN in a post-acute care setting
The examination
About the PAC-RN Certification Examination
The post-acute care certified registered nurse examination is the required examination to become certified as a Post-Acute Care Registered Nurse (PAC-RN). The examination assesses clinical and technical competency. You will have 3 hours to complete the proctored examination.
3 hours, proctored
You will have 3 hours to complete the proctored examination.
Take it any time
The proctored examination is available 24/7 after registration and acceptance of your application.
Score 80% or higher
Questions are multiple choice, randomly selected from a test bank. A passing grade of 80% or higher earns the PAC-RN.
Preparation is your choice
InsPAC offers preparatory courses for all the PAC certifications for a fee. They are not mandatory for taking the exam, and you are free to prepare with any other educational provider.
CEUs
CEUs are not offered for the examination.
Accommodations
If you have a disability requiring additional accommodations, please contact us at staff@theinspac.com prior to registering for the examination.
Ready to earn your PAC-RN?
The recertification fee is $150.