If you need help studying for the ANCC Nursing Case Management Certification exam or just want some more information about what the exam is like, you’ve come to the right place.
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Exam Eligibility
Before you can register to take the Case Management Nursing exam, you’ll need to have a current RN or APRN license.
You’ll also have to meet ALL of the following requirements:
- You need at least 2 years of full-time practice as an RN
- You need at least 2,000 hours of clinical pain management nursing practice within the last 3 years
- You need at least 30 hours of continuing education in pain management nursing within the last 3 years
If you meet the requirements, you’re set to begin the registration process!
What’s on the Exam?
First, let’s talk about the questions on the exam. There are 150 multiple-choice questions total, but only 125 of the questions will count toward your score. Why is that?
The 25 unscored questions on the exam are added to the exam to determine if they’re good enough questions to add to future versions.
The trick is that you won’t have any way of knowing which questions are scored and which ones are unscored. Every question will appear like a scored question throughout the test.
The time limit for the exam is 3 hours. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed.
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam.
1. Professional Foundation
27 scored questions
- ANA code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements
- CMSA standards of practice for case management
- Concepts of nursing case management
- Nursing scope and standards of practice
2. Care Coordination
37 scored questions
- Technology and trends used in care management
- Utilization management
- Benefit management
- Resource coordination
- Transition of care management
3. Quality Management
32 scored questions
- Clinical guidelines
- Evidence-based practice
- Government healthcare regulations
- Data management
- Performance improvement
4. Health Promotion
29 scored questions
- Disease management
- Wellness promotion
- Patient education
- Population health initiatives
How to Register
Once you’ve ensured that you meet all of the eligibility requirements, you can register for the exam!
To begin the registration process, you’ll need to create an account via the ANCC website. This account will give you the ability to register for the exam.
The examination fee is $395 (ANA members only pay $295).
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Exam Scores
The Case Management Nursing exam is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. This scaled score can go up to a maximum of 500.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
Retaking the Exam
If you didn’t get a passing score on your first try, that’s okay! You can retake the test after a 60-day waiting period.
Keep in mind, you’ll have to pay a retesting fee of $270.
FAQs
How many questions are on the Case Management Nursing exam?
The exam contains 150 questions.
What is the time limit for the Case Management Nursing exam?
The exam is timed at 3 hours.
What is the passing score for the Case Management Nursing exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 350 to pass.
How much does the Case Management Nursing exam cost?
The testing fee is $395 (ANA members only pay $295).