ISPN & CGFNS ISPN Psychiatric Nursing Certification

Question 1

Which organization administers the ISPN psychiatric-mental health nursing certification examinations?

Accepted Answer

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Answer

Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)

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National Board of Nursing Specialists

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American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Question 2

What is the primary eligibility requirement related to licensure for the PMHN-BC certification?

Accepted Answer

A current, active RN license in the US or its territories

Answer

An LPN license with 10 years of psychiatric experience

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A DNP degree from an accredited program

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A foreign nursing credential verified by CGFNS

Question 3

How many hours of psychiatric-mental health nursing practice are required to sit for the PMHN-BC exam?

Accepted Answer

2,000 hours within the past 3 years

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500 hours total in any setting

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10,000 hours over a 10-year career

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No practice hours are required

Question 4

Which continuing education requirement applies to PMHN-BC recertification?

Accepted Answer

30 hours of continuing education in psychiatric-mental health nursing during the certification period

Answer

No continuing education is required for recertification

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200 clinical hours only, no CE needed

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A new full-length examination must be passed each time

Question 5

The PMHN-BC credential stands for what?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse-Board Certified

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Primary Mental Health Nurse-Basic Certified

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Psychiatric-Medical Health Nurse-Broadly Certified

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Professional Mental Health Nurse-Behavior Certified

Question 6

Which advanced practice certification in psychiatric nursing requires a graduate-level nursing degree?

Accepted Answer

PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified)

Answer

PMHN-BC (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse-Board Certified)

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CMSRN (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse)

Answer

CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)