Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification examination — Information & Free Practice
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification examination
- Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice examination
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 150; Scored questions: 135; Unscored questions: 15; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours
Examination outline
- Assess (33%)
- Diagnose (21%)
- Plan (26%)
- Evaluate (20%)
Examination sources
- NPCB Candidate Handbooks page
Certification Handbooks
- NPCB PMHNP Candidate Handbook
page:13/Examination Blueprint
- NPCB PMHNP Candidate Handbook
page:17/Appendix A
- NPCB PMHNP Candidate Handbook
page:18/Domain I and Domain II tables
- NPCB PMHNP Candidate Handbook
page:19-23/PMHNP Knowledge Areas and Disorders
- NPCB PMHNP Candidate Handbook
page:11/Exam Overview
- NPCB PMHNP Candidate Handbook
page:13/Scoring Overview
- NPCB PMHNP Candidate Handbook
page:7/How to Apply
- NPCB PMHNP Candidate Handbook
page:7/Application Process
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.