Short on time before your NCC-NNP exam date? The Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner question set from ActualCollection packs 177 practice questions into a format you can work through whenever a spare hour shows up. In 2026, plenty of busy professionals fit their prep into lunch breaks and commutes, and this material is built for exactly that.
Nursing NCC-NNP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | National Certification Corporation (NCC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Exam (NNP-BC) |
| Exam Number: | NCC-NNP |
| Real Exam Qty: | 175 |
| Related Certifications: | NNP-BC |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $325 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score determined by NCC |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at PSI test centers or live remote online proctoring. |
| Pre Condition: | Current unrestricted RN or APRN license in the United States or Canada and graduation from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program within the last 8 years. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/details/6/ |
Nursing NCC-NNP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: General Assessment | 15% | - Neonatal assessment
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| Topic 2: General Management | 19% | - Resuscitation and stabilization
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| Topic 3: Professional Issues | 3% | - Legal and ethical principles
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| Topic 4: Pharmacology | 9% | - Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
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| Topic 5: Embryology, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Systems Management | 54% | - Metabolic and endocrine
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Nursing NCC-NNP Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner exam is the official National Certification Corporation (NCC) test registered under exam code NCC-NNP. Passing it earns you the Nursing Certification certification, a credential at the Advanced level. It is also linked to the related certification: NNP-BC. National Certification Corporation (NCC) exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner exam includes 175 questions to be completed within 180 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner exam you need Scaled score determined by NCC, and the official registration fee is $325 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full $325 USD again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
Current unrestricted RN or APRN license in the United States or Canada and graduation from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program within the last 8 years.
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
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The official Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include Pharmacology (9%), Embryology, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Systems Management (54%), and General Assessment (15%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following is used to test for congenital cytomegalovirus infection?
A. Saliva
B. Feces
C. Nasal swab
Question 2
The parents of a newborn with strabismus express concern about how this is going to be treated. The most appropriate response is
A. there is no treatment and the condition will resolve on its own in a few months
B. the surgery is usually tolerated very well by children
C. usually patching and eye glasses to strengthen the eye muscles are affective at resolving this condition
Question 3
Insensible water loss in neonates includes
A. urination
B. stool
C. evaporated fluids
Question 4
The feces of house cats can cause a parasitic infection called
A. toxoplasmosis
B. shigella
C. giardia
Question 5
Parents of a newborn in the NICU are concerned about their baby having an IV placed in their scalp. To reassure them, the NP explains that
A. there are no mature nerve endings in the scalp and itis not painful for the infanttohavethe
B. the peripheral veins are not yet mature enough to handle IV therapy
C. the IV needs to be in an area with less fat so the vein can be clearly visualized
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: C |






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