The ANCC Nursing Case Management Certification exam assesses the knowledge and skills that registered nurses must have in the nursing case management specialty.
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Exam Eligibility
To be eligible for this exam, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must hold a current RN license in the US
- You must have at least 2 years of full-time practice as an RN
- You must have at least 2,000 clinical practice hours in nursing case management within the last three years
- You must have at least 30 hours of continuing education in nursing case management within the last three years
Exam Outline
The ANCC Nursing Case Management exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours. The unscored questions are used by ANCC to determine their usefulness on future versions of the exam.
The exam is split into four content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a registered nurse in the nursing case management specialty should possess.
I. Professional Foundation (27 scored questions)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge in the following areas:
- Nursing scope and standards
- CMSA Standards of Practice for Case Management
- ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
- Concepts of nursing case management
II. Care Coordination (37 scored questions)
The questions in this domain assess your skills in the following areas:
- Benefit management
- Transition of care management
- Utilization management
- Resource coordination
III. Quality Management (32 scored questions)
The questions in this domain assess your data management and performance improvement skills. The following points of knowledge are also tested:
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical guidelines
- Government healthcare regulations
IV. Health Promotion (29 scored questions)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of disease management and wellness promotion. The following skills are also tested:
- Client education
- Population health initiatives
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Exam Registration
Registering for and scheduling your Nursing Case Management exam can be done online.
The cost of the examination is $395 for all candidates who are not ANCC members. Active ANCC members will only have to pay $295 to register for the exam.
Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to schedule your examination appointment.
Test Day
You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin to allow enough time for the check-in process. When you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must contain your photo and signature. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the examination.
Personal items are not allowed in the testing area, so you will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.
Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.
How the Exam is Scored
The scores for the Nursing Case Management exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance, without any input from the performance of other test-takers.
Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.
You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.
Retaking the Exam
If you fail the exam, you may retake it after a 60-day waiting period. After the waiting period, you must resubmit an application and the retest fee of $270.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the Nursing Case Management exam?
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There are 150 multiple-choice questions on the exam.
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How long is the Nursing Case Management exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.
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What is the passing score for the Nursing Case Management exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 350.
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How much does the Nursing Case Management exam cost?
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The examination fee is $295 for ANCC members and $395 for non-members.
