Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (pance) - Day 1 Link

The PANCE blueprint organizes content by organ systems and tasks. Day 1 includes a proportional mix of all systems, but early blocks may emphasize before moving to management.

PA Program Graduates Based on: NCCPA PANCE Blueprint (effective 2024–2028) Date of report: [Current date]

Note: Some candidates take all 5 blocks in one day. However, the standard split is (morning, afternoon session) and Day 2: 2 blocks – this report assumes that structure. The PANCE blueprint organizes content by organ systems

Willpower is a finite resource; environment is a constant one. Day 1 is about constructing your "cockpit"—the space where the magic (and the misery) of studying will happen.

Do not open a textbook tonight. Instead, do one thing: Take a diagnostic practice exam or answer 60 mixed questions "cold." However, the standard split is (morning, afternoon session)

| Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 7:30 AM | Arrive at Pearson VUE center. Check-in (ID, palm vein scan, photo, pockets emptied, no electronic devices). | | 8:00 AM | Tutorial (15 min, untimed). | | 8:15 AM | – 60 minutes (60 questions). | | 9:15 AM | Optional break (5–10 min). | | 9:25 AM | Block 2 – 60 minutes. | | 10:25 AM | 45-minute lunch break (you may review notes outside, but no phones in testing area). | | 11:10 AM | Block 3 – 60 minutes. | | 12:10 PM | Optional final break. | | 12:20 PM | (If 4th block on Day 1) Block 4 – 60 minutes. | | 1:20 PM | Day 1 ends. Score not released – results given after Day 2 completion. |

A (CT angio – suspected aortic dissection) Do not open a textbook tonight

Day 1 heavily features two-part logic: First, diagnose → then choose management. Do not jump to treatment without correct diagnosis.

Completing at least one 60-question practice block covering all organ systems to build testing stamina. Key Logistics for Test Day PA Study Guide for the PANCE & PANRE®