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.