Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PMHNP Review.
Yes, completely free. There are no hidden fees, no premium tiers, and no credit card required. Every question, every feature, and every study tool is available to all users at no cost.
PMHNP Review covers all major domains tested on the PMHNP certification exam, including assessment and diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, health promotion, and professional practice. Questions are aligned with current ANCC and AANPCB exam blueprints.
There are currently over 2,300 practice questions in the question bank, and new questions are added regularly. Each question includes a detailed rationale explaining the correct answer.
Absolutely. PMHNP Review is fully responsive and works on any device with a web browser — phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. No app download needed.
You can start studying with just a name and email address — instant access, no email verification required. If you want to sync your progress across multiple devices, you can sign in with Google or a magic link.
Yes. Your progress is automatically saved on your device. If you sign in, your progress also syncs to the cloud so it follows you across all your devices.
No. PMHNP Review is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or any other certifying body.
PMHNP Review was created by Lindsay Hill, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and educator. Lindsay built this tool to give every NP student access to high-quality board prep resources, regardless of budget. Learn more on the About page.
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PMHNP Review provides 2,300+ practice questions with detailed clinical rationales, timed exam simulations, domain-level progress tracking, and a full gamified learning system — all completely free. Many paid PMHNP review courses charge between $300 and $600 for comparable question banks. Our content is written by a board-certified PMHNP-BC and aligned with current ANCC exam blueprints. The key difference: you get the same caliber of study tools without the financial burden.
The ANCC PMHNP-BC certification exam has 175 multiple-choice questions (150 scored, 25 unscored pretest items) with a 3.5-hour time limit. The passing score is 350 on a 0–500 scale. The exam covers five content domains: Scientific Foundation (22%), Advanced Practice Skills (27%), Diagnosis & Treatment (22%), Psychotherapy & Related Theories (11%), and Ethics/Legal/Cultural Care (17%). PMHNP Review's Exam Simulation Mode mirrors this exact format, timing, and domain weighting.
No. Research consistently shows that the most effective study methods for board exams are active recall (answering practice questions) and spaced repetition (reviewing material over time). PMHNP Review is built around both of these principles. Combined with detailed rationales for every question, domain-level analytics to target your weak areas, and exam simulations for pacing practice, you have everything you need to pass your boards — without spending hundreds of dollars.
The most effective PMHNP board prep strategy combines: (1) consistent daily practice with board-style questions, (2) reviewing detailed rationales to understand clinical reasoning, (3) domain-level tracking to identify and focus on weak areas, (4) timed exam simulations to build stamina and pacing skills, and (5) a structured study plan covering all five exam domains proportionally. PMHNP Review includes built-in tools for all five strategies, plus study strategy guides written by a board-certified PMHNP.
Most students study for 4–12 weeks before their PMHNP certification exam, depending on their comfort level and clinical experience. We recommend studying consistently for at least 6–8 weeks, completing practice questions daily across all five exam domains. Use PMHNP Review's progress tracking to gauge your readiness — when you're consistently scoring above 75–80% across all domains, you're likely prepared for the exam.