Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Certification
This is a computer-based test (CBT)
Application and Pricing (PDF: 385KB)
Description of Practice
Psychiatric and mental health nurses have expertise in psychiatric and mental health nursing practice, understand personality development theories, and understand the behavior patterns involved in the treatment and case management of mental illness. Practice in this area also requires knowledge of the expected effects of treatment on client behavior and of the relationship the behavior has to nursing care
Eligibility Criteria
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Hold a current, active RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
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Have practiced the equivalent of two years full time as a registered nurse.
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Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in psychiatric mental health nursing within the last three years.
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Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in psychiatric mental health nursing within the last three years.
All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.
Credential Awarded: RN-BC (Registered Nurse-Board Certified)
Last page last revised 1/15/2008.