PMHS Exam Eligibility
Learn about eligibility requirements and any supporting documents before you apply.
- Avoid application delays: Transcripts are required for all applicants, including those holding the CPNP credential. If you think PNCB already has your transcript on file, please confirm this by emailing transcripts@pncb.org. See transcript requirements and address.
- Have a disability covered by the ADA Act and will need accommodations during testing? Indicate your need for accommodations on the online application and promptly submit the Special Accommodations Form.
- Not certified by PNCB? Documentation of current, active certification is required. Email a copy of your certification wallet card or certificate to exam@pncb.org.
June 2017 Announcement: Important Changes at a Glance
Applications for the May 2018 Testing Window and Beyond: Clinical Practice Hours and Education / CE
New: Within the past 3 years, you must have completed:
- a minimum of 2,000 hours of pediatric developmental, behavioral, and mental health (DBMH) clinical practice experience (with or without preceptor) while holding an APRN license and
- either 1 graduate level DBMH course of at least 2 credits or 30 hours of DBMH CE.
Currently practicing APRNs who were certified and licensed prior to 1992 in the role/population foci described in Eligibility below but who do not have a Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing may apply for the November 2017 testing window and beyond.
More details on the upcoming changes below!
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1. Licensure & Certification Requirement Special note: If not certified by PNCB, documentation of current, active certification is required. Email a copy of your certification wallet card or certificate to exam@pncb.org. |
Current, active, unencumbered APRN license issued by a US state, US territory, or Canada, and current certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the role and population foci of one of the following:
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2. Education Requirement |
Graduation from an accredited college or university that offers a ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing master's or doctoral degree, or a post-master's certificate from an accredited college or university, with one of the following concentrations:
Reminder: If you don’t have a master’s degree or above in nursing but you meet the following requirements, you may still apply:
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3. Practice Requirement
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Required for applications for the May 2018 Testing Window and beyond: A minimum of 2,000 hours of pediatric developmental, behavioral, and mental health (DBMH) clinical practice experience (with or without preceptor) while holding an APRN license in the past 3 years - optional tracking sheet |
4. CE or Coursework Requirement |
Required for applications for the May 2018 Testing Window and beyond: Either 1 graduate level DBMH course of at least 2 credits or 30 hours of DBMH CE in the past 3 years |
