What is PMHNP-BC? Psychiatric-Mental Health NP - BC

PMHNP-BC stands for Psychiatric-Mental Health NP - BC. It is an advanced practice certification issued by American Nurses Credentialing Center.

What it is: Psychiatric-Mental Health NP - BC (PMHNP-BC) is an advanced practice certification. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Who issues it: American Nurses Credentialing Center. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Who may hold it: Open to advanced practice registered nurses. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Advanced practice role: CNP, psychiatric-mental health population focus. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Current status: Currently offered by the issuer. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Where it prints: Printed after your name, in position 4 of the standard display order. ANCC: how to display your credentials
How you get it: Requires an active RN license and a lifespan psychiatric-mental health NP master's, post-graduate certificate or DNP from an accredited program that included at least 500 faculty-supervised clinical hours, the APRN core courses, and clinical training in at least two psychotherapy approaches. You then pass ANCC's PMHNP board certification exam, and the credential is renewed every 5 years. Source: American Nurses Credentialing Center
Good to know: Certification determines role/focus/issuer - not independent pick-lists nursingworld.org/our-certifications

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