Tag Archive for: passing rate

The Going Rate: PMHNP Passing Rates

/in ,

Do you know the required score for passing your psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner exam? How hard IS the exam? We’re here to answer some of your questions regarding the PMHNP exam!

PMHNP standing holding stethoscope with arms folded

PMHNP Facts and Questions

The American Nurses Credentialing Center governs the certifying exam, and this is a great resource for detailed information regarding the 2023 PMHNP exam.

How long is the exam?

The exam is 3.5 hours long and covers 175 questions.

How is the exam scored?

150 of those questions are scored, 25 are pre-test questions that are not part of your score. The test is scored from zero to 500, with a required score of 350 to pass.

What topics does the exam cover, and how much do they each count for?

The sections are broken down below:

  1. Scientific Foundation: 30 questions (20%)
  2. Advanced Practice Skills: 38 questions (25%)
  3. Diagnosis and Treatment: 37 questions (25%)
  4. Psychotherapy and Related Theories: 22 questions (15%)
  5. Ethical and Legal Principles: 23 questions (15%)

What do people that have taken the exam have to say about it?

Folks that have taken the exam have said that they found the test to be not TOO hard, but that using question banks helped hone their skills for time management (maybe give a free trial a shot? Check out our Question Banks and find the best option for you!)

More detailed information on the sections can be found here as provided by the ANCC.

2021 Passing Rate for ANCC

C

The ANCC had an 87% passing rate for the 2021 board exams. That’s not too shabby, but definitely leaves some room for extra studying!

We would love to help you get on track. Go ahead and contact us with any questions you have!

The Going Rate: USMLE Passing Rates

/in ,

Curious what the passing rate for the USMLE looks like? Wondering what your odds of passing on the first try are? We’re here to answer your questions!

Passing rates

The United States Medical Licensing Examination released the following data on passing rates in the last 2 years for the Step 2 CK.

USMLE passing rate for the last 2 years

First time takers have a 99% passing rate! You’ve got this! Want to be a part of that 99%? Check out our Question Banks and find the best option for you! Or, contact us with any questions you have so we can get you on the right path today!

The Going Rate: ABPN Passing Rates

/in ,

Curious what the passing rate for the ABPN exam looks like? Wondering what your odds of passing on the first try are? We’re here to answer your questions!

Passing rates over 5 years

The ABPN posts their averages for first time passers in 5 year increments.

ABPN passing rate for first time test takers

From this chart, first time test takers have an almost 90% pass rate for their Psychiatry boards! That’s pretty good odds! But why take a chance? ! Check out our Question Banks and find the best option for you! Or, contact us with any questions you have so we can get you on the right path today!