PMH-BC Eligibility Checker - ANCC Requirements | Psychiatric Mental Health Review

PMH-BC Eligibility Questions

Do you hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or a legally recognized equivalent in another country?

Yes, active RN license in U.S. state or territory
Yes, professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
Yes, but license is inactive
No RN license

How many years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) practice do you have?

5 years or more
2–5 years
Less than 1 year
No full-time RN practice

How many hours of clinical practice in psychiatric-mental health nursing have you completed within the last 3 years?

2,000 hours or more
1,500–1,999 hours
1,000–1,499 hours
500–999 hours
Less than 500 hours

How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) in psychiatric-mental health nursing have you completed within the last 3 years?

30 hours or more
20–29 hours
10–19 hours
Less than 10 hours
None

PMH-BC FAQs

What is the Passing Percentage of PMH-BC?

To pass the PMH-BC exam, candidates require at least 350 on a scaled score, with a maximum score of 500.

What is the Pass Rate of PMH-BC?

The pass rates vary yearly, with an average of around 71% in recent years.

What is the Application & Exam Process of PMH-BC?

Candidates can apply through the official ANCC website. Once approved, they have 120 days to schedule and take the exam at a Prometric test center.

PMH-BC

Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing Board Certified

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Do you hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country?

Frequently Asked Questions

To pass the PMH-BC exam, candidates require at least 350 on a scaled score, with a maximum score of 500.

The pass rates for the PMH-BC exam vary yearly, with an average of around 71% in the recent years.

Candidates can apply online through the official ANCC website, on a rolling basis. Once eligibility is confirmed, candidates will have 120-days to schedule for in-person testing at Prometric test centers.