Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) (PMHNP-BC™) Board Certification Examination — Information & Free Practice
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) (PMHNP-BC™) Board Certification Examination
- Format
- Computer-based test
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 175; Scored questions: 150; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3.5 hours
Examination outline
Scientific Foundation (22%)
- Knowledge
- Skill
Advanced Practice Skills (27%)
- Skill
Diagnosis and Treatment (22%)
- Knowledge
- Skill
Psychotherapy and Related Theories (11%)
- Knowledge
- Skill
Ethics, Legal Principles, and Cultural Care (17%)
- Knowledge
- Skill
Examination sources
- ANCC PMHNP certification page
ANCC Study Aids / Test Content Outline
- ANCC PMHNP test content outline
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- ANCC PMHNP certification page
Apply / Initial Certification Application
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.