If you’re an experienced psychiatric nurse looking to take the next big step in your career, you’ve probably got the ANCC’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Board Certification Exam on your radar. I’ve been there and I know how daunting it can feel. But with the right approach, you can master the PMH-BC exam and earn that coveted certification. Let’s dive into some practical tips and insights that will make your PMH test preparation smoother, smarter, and yes, even a little e

I received an email this weekend from one of my students preparing for ANCC's PMH Board Certification exam, saying that she was struggling with getting clear on the three levels of prevention. I told her, "You're not alone. Of all the topics for this exam, this one is among the most obscure to me...." I explained that part of the reason most of us have trouble sorting it out is that there are actually two prevention paradigms out there...and ANCC won't tell us which paradi

ANCC has once again changed the way our credential as a board certified psychiatric RN should be displayed.