PALS Certification Blog

Real pass rate data, what score you need to pass, and how to make sure you're in the majority who pass on the first try.

These five mistakes cause the most PALS exam failures. Learn what they are and exactly how to avoid them before your exam day.

Everything a nurse needs to know about PALS certification: requirements, how to study, how long it takes, and what to do if you don't pass the first time.

A complete breakdown of all six PALS algorithms — cardiac arrest, bradycardia, tachycardia, post-arrest care, shock, and systematic assessment — with the decision points most test-takers miss.

Every PALS medication you need to know for the exam — epinephrine, amiodarone, adenosine, atropine, and more — with exact doses, routes, and the common exam traps.

Everything you need to know about PALS renewal — timeline, cost, what's different from initial certification, and how to study efficiently as an experienced provider.

A step-by-step guide to PALS exam day — how the day is structured, what the written test looks like, how the skills test works, what to bring, and what happens if you don't pass.

Everything you need to know about the PALS megacode — what the instructor evaluates, how a typical scenario flows, common mistakes, and how to prepare so you pass confidently.

Normal heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and weight estimates for every pediatric age group — with the formulas and thresholds the PALS exam tests.