Career Details

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Description

The ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification examination is a competency based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry-level clinical knowledge and skills of nurse practitioners. This certification aligns with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. Once you complete eligibility requirements to take the certification examination and successfully pass the exam, you are awarded the credential: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC).

Certifying Organization

ANA Enterprise

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner

Certifying Organization

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc.

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Biofeedback Certification International Alliance

Type

C - Specialty

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