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expertise in psychiatric-mental health nursing by passing the PMHNP-BC certification exam.
expertise in psychiatric-mental health nursing by passing the PMHNP-BC certification exam.
The ANCC PMHNP-BC exam, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), is designed for nurses aiming to become certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. This certification confirms your expertise in providing mental health care across the lifespan, making it essential for advanced practice roles in various mental health settings.
Eligibility requires completing a graduate program in psychiatric-mental health nursing and holding an active RN license; the program must be accredited by the CCNE or ACEN.
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner exam consists of 200 questions, including 175 scored and 25 pretest questions, with a 4-hour time limit. A passing score is typically around 350 out of 500 points. The PMHNP-BC credential is valid for five years, with recertification options available through continuing education or re-examination.
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Eligibility requires completing a graduate program in psychiatric-mental health nursing and holding an active RN license; the program must be accredited by the CCNE or ACEN.
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner exam consists of 200 questions, including 175 scored and 25 pretest questions, with a 4-hour time limit. A passing score is typically around 350 out of 500 points. The PMHNP-BC credential is valid for five years, with recertification options available through continuing education or re-examination.
As of 2023, there are 40,193 professionals with the PMHNP-BC credential and the reported pass rate is 90%.
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