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ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (Across the Lifespan)

The ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (Across the Lifespan): 150 questions, a minimum score of 350, and a licence that depends on it. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 320 practice questions across 10 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

  • $149.99 · 3 months of access · one payment · no subscription
  • 320 practice questions
  • 150 questions · 210 minutes · pass mark score 350
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The challenge

The ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (Across the Lifespan): 150 questions, a minimum score of 350, and a licence that depends on it.

  • The exam covers nursing practice, pharmacology, patient safety and professional standards. Textbooks do not tell you what ANCC actually asks.
  • 150 questions in 210 minutes leave about 84 seconds per question. Speed has to be trained, not hoped for.
  • The question style is specific: clinical scenarios, best-answer choices and distractors that look right.
  • Working full time leaves little room to plan revision, and a retake costs months of waiting and another exam fee.

How MediFlow solves it

  • A question bank built on the published content of ANCC, organised by topic, so you know what matters.
  • Timed mock exams in the real exam format train your pace before the real day.
  • Every answer is explained, including why the other options are wrong.
  • A study plan up to your exam date tells you what to do each day and brings weak topics back for review.

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  1. 1

    Try free questions and see the style of the exam.

  2. 2

    Unlock the package and follow your study plan, topic by topic.

  3. 3

    Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.

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What you can check

  • 320 practice questions in 10 topics
  • Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026
  • Mock exams in the ANCC exam format

One package, one payment

$149.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal. Web and app with one account.

Practice material only. MediFlow is independent of ANCC and cannot guarantee a result.

Exam at a glance

Questions
150
Duration
210 minutes
Pass mark
score 350
Sections
Scientific foundation · Advanced practice skills · Diagnosis & treatment · Psychotherapy · Professional role
Exam type
Written
Language
English
Authority
ANCC

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 10 modules · 320 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

  1. 01Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and trauma-related disorders52 questions · 16.3 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Which psychotherapy component is central to the treatment of OCD?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  2. 02Psychiatric assessment, diagnostics and screening52 questions · 16.3 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    During interview a 30-year-old reports feeling "fine," but she is tearful with a constricted range of expression. How should the PMHNP document this?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  3. 03Child and adolescent psychiatry and neurodevelopmental disorders12 questions · 3.8 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    According to Erikson, which developmental task is central in adolescence?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  4. 04Ethics, law and professional role12 questions · 3.8 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    A 40-year-old with schizophrenia is eating from garbage cans, has no shelter in subzero weather and refuses care. Which criterion may justify involuntary hospitalization?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  5. 05Neurobiology and psychopharmacology principles12 questions · 3.8 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
    • Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
    • Foundations: pharmacokinetics – what the body does to the drug
    • Foundations: pharmacodynamics – what the drug does to the body

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    How long does it take for a drug with a 24-hour half-life to reach steady state at a constant dose?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  6. 06Older adults, neurocognitive disorders and medical comorbidity50 questions · 15.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
    • Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
  7. 07Depressive and bipolar disorders54 questions · 16.9 % of the bank
  8. 08Schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders52 questions · 16.3 % of the bank
  9. 09Substance use and addictive disorders12 questions · 3.8 % of the bank
  10. 10Psychotherapy and the therapeutic relationship12 questions · 3.8 % of the bank

Sample question

From the module Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and trauma-related disorders. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

Which psychotherapy component is central to the treatment of OCD?

Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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What you get

  • Question bank with a detailed explanation for every answer
  • Timed mock exams in the real exam format, with score report by topic
  • Personal study plan up to your exam date and review of weak topics
  • AI tutor that explains any question in plain words
  • One account for the app (iPhone, iPad) and the browser

From registration to licence

The usual steps with ANCC. Details can change; check the current rules with ANCC before you register.

  1. Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
  2. Create an account with ANCC and submit the application.
  3. Receive the exam eligibility and book a date with the test centre.
  4. Sit the exam. Results usually come within days.
  5. After passing: complete licensing (for example primary source verification) and receive your licence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (Across the Lifespan) preparation cost?

$149.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal.

How long is my access?

Access runs for 90 days from purchase for this exam package.

Where can I buy it?

In the MediFlow Exam Prep app (App Store) or on mediflow.ae. Both unlock the same package for your MediFlow account.

Are these real exam questions?

No. MediFlow writes original questions based on the published exam content. We do not use recalled or leaked exam questions and we are not affiliated with ANCC.

Is the exam format up to date?

The format comes from the published information of ANCC. Check it with ANCC before your exam, as authorities can change it.

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