Psychiatric Nursing Certification

[Betsy Keller]

Has anyone taken the psychiatric nursing certification exam? I am going to take it in August. I am studying the ANCC book and have practiced those questions. I also am taking an on-line learning module from ANCC. I'm a little overwhelmed by all the material. I'm also looking for a place to find additional practice questions. Does anyone have any ideas?

[Orca, ADN, ASN, RN]

Here are some things that may help with test preparation.

Amazon listing of ANCC study books

ANCC test prep, with free sample test

I haven't used these, so I can't personally vouch for them, but this may be a starting point for you. Good luck.

[florencenightingale, BSN, RN]

I am planning to take ANCC board certification for MS and Gerontology. I would like to ask those that have completed any of the certifications, how did this help you in job prospecting? Is being board certified an advantage when applying for jobs?

I am an experienced RN but finding it hard to get hospital job, I am currently working as Home health nurse.

[KenRNBSN]

Great information here. I am planning on taking my exam in the next few months. I just joined the APNA so that I can do my CEU's. They have quite a few free ones. I have been a psych nurse for approximately 15 years and a nurse for 25 years. Luckily my employer will pay for the test and ceus. I doubt I will get any increase in pay or such though. I am mainly doing this for myself. I have purchased this book:

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Review and Resource Manual, 5th Edition: 9781935213642: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

Also just purchased this due to a comment on this thread:

Psychiatric Nursing - PMHN Certification Review (Certification in Psychiatric Nursing Book 1) - Kindle edition by Myra Richards, Christy Morris, Rosemary Hale, Leticia Bates. Professional & Technical Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Looking forward to taking the exam!

[Just.Blessed.RN, BSN, RN]

For the people that have already passed the exam, would you mind saying if your license reflects the certification?? Looking to take it in the next 4-6 months!!