PMHNP graduate
1. Title slide: Name, PMHNP graduate, state for license
2. ANCC: What is the application process and eligibility for the PMHNP exam?
3. What are your preparations for the ANCC board certification exam?
4. Licensing: What state are you planning to initially license in? What are requirements and steps for license?
5. Prescribing license: Does your state require a separate license to prescribe? Does your state require specific hours of pharmacology for initial license?
6. ConEd.: What continuing education requirements are required for renewal of license for your state?
7. Autonomous Practice: Does your state allow autonomous practice? If so, are there requirements or can you practice independently upon board certification and license being received?
8. Insurance Credentialing: Research the insurance credentialing process for a new provider. How long will this take before you can practice if you plan to accept insurance and be paneled by insurance companies? (Note: This may increase your time from graduation to start date of employment with some employers)
9. Job Search: What particular specialty/population will you be searching for in psychiatric care? How do you plan to stand out and differentiate yourself from other applicants for your dream job?
10. Summary your PMHNP student experience
11. References (APA format, minimum of 3 references used)
Sample Solution
Name: Bard
PMHNP graduate: John Hopkins University
State for license: California
ANCC:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a professional organization that provides certification and accreditation to nurses. The ANCC offers a board certification exam for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP).
Full Answer Section
The application process for the ANCC PMHNP exam is as follows:- Complete the ANCC application form.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit official transcripts from your PMHNP program.
- Submit a copy of your RN license.
- Submit a CV or resume.
- Provide two letters of recommendation.
- Be a registered nurse (RN) in good standing.
- Have a master's degree in nursing (MSN) with a concentration in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
- Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
- Have a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
- Take a review course. There are a number of review courses available that can help you prepare for the exam.
- Practice with practice questions. There are a number of practice question banks available that can help you get used to the format of the exam.
- Join a study group. Studying with other PMHNP students can be a great way to stay motivated and learn from each other.
- Create a study schedule and stick to it. It is important to create a study schedule and stick to it in order to give yourself enough time to prepare for the exam.
- A passing score on the ANCC PMHNP exam.
- A current RN license.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
- A criminal background check.
- A fee.
- A passing score on the ANCC PMHNP exam.
- A current RN license.
- A minimum of 200 hours of pharmacology coursework.
- A criminal background check.
- A fee.
- A minimum of 30 hours of CE per year.
- A focus on topics related to psychiatric-mental health nursing.
- A variety of CE formats, such as online courses, workshops, and conferences.
- A passing score on the ANCC PMHNP exam.
- A current RN license.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
- A prescribing license.
- A criminal background check.
- A fee.