ANCC Informatics Nursing (RN-BC Informatics) Practice Tests & Test Prep by Exam Edge - Additional Information

What is on the ANCC Nursing Informatics Certification: Detailed Breakdown.

The nursing informatics certification exam, one of many certification exams developed by the ANCC, contains a total of 175 questions, though only 150 are scored. In order to pass the test, you'll need to get a score of at least 350. The exam includes questions on a variety of topics, all listed below.

1. Foundations of Practice: This section makes up over half of the exam, with questions on legal issues, professional organizations related to nursing, workflow tools, and regulations regarding security and confidentiality.
2. System Design Life Cycle: Constituting 28% of the questions on the informatics certification exam, this section covers system maintenance, the coordination of project plans, analysis of clinical workflows, and strategic planning.
3. Data Management and Health Technology: 31 questions are in this section, covering topics like downtime and disaster recovery, devices and equipment in the clinical setting, trends in modern healthcare technology, and backup processes.

How is the Informatics Certification Exam Scored?

All ANCC exams are graded on a pass/fail basis, but you do receive a numerical score. This is a scaled score that converts the number of questions you answer correctly to a number on a scale of up to 500. You must get at least a score of 350 to achieve your nursing informatics certification.

ANCC nursing informatics certification requirements must all be met as well before you can become certified. This includes having at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a similar field with at least two years of experience, completing at least 30 hours of continuing education in the past three years, and meeting specific hour requirements for informatics courses (the number of hours can change depending on your current situation and degree).

What to Expect After the Nursing Informatics Test.

After you complete your exam, you should receive your score quickly. Usually, scores are delivered on the same day. The certification is valid for five years, at which time you will need to get recertified in order to keep your license valid. This is actually significantly longer than many other nursing certifications validity periods.

Before taking the ANCC nursing informatics certification test, purchase a set of informatics practice exams. At Exam Edge, we design our practice tests to be just like the real deal, allowing you to use them in several ways. Not only do our exams familiarize you with the test layout and content, but you can use them to guide your nursing informatics certification exam review. Timed, untimed, and detailed explanation versions are available, allowing you to customize the way you study and prepare.