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The Informatics Nursing board certification exam is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to demonstrate competence, entry-level knowledge, and skills in the field of nursing informatics. The Informatics Nursing board certification, which is administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), helps professionals advance in their career and achieve international recognition.

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Requirements for the Informatics Nursing Exam

Candidates who are interested in applying for the Informatics Nursing Certification exam must meet the following requirements:

  • Have a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or have the equivalent license in another country
  • Have a bachelor’s or higher degree in nursing
  • Have 2 years of full-time experience as a registered nurse
  • Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in informatics nursing within the last 3 years
  • Have practiced at least 2,000 hours of nursing informatics within the last 3 years.

Informatics Nurse Exam Outline

The Informatics Nursing exam contains 150 questions, 25 of which are unscored, and is divided into the following categories:

exam outline for the Informatics Nursing exam

1. Foundations of Practice

This section makes up 36% of the exam, with 45 scored questions. The concepts in this section include:

  • Legal issues
  • Security and confidentiality regulations
  • Workflow tools
  • Professional organizations

2. System Design Lifecycle

This section makes up 35% of the exam, with 44 scored questions. The concepts included in this section are:

  • Coordinating project plans
  • Systems maintenance
  • Strategic planning
  • Clinical workflow analysis

3. Data Management and Healthcare Technology

This section makes up 29% of the exam, with 36 scored questions. The concepts in this section include:

  • Downtime and disaster recovery
  • Backup processes
  • Healthcare technology trends
  • Clinical devices and equipment

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Informatics Nursing Exam Registration

To register for the exam, you will need to submit an application via the ANCC website. Your application must include verification documents like official and unofficial transcripts. After applying, you will have 90 days to schedule your exam at a nearby Prometric testing location.

Fees

The testing fees for the Informatics Nursing Certification exam are as follows:

MembershipFee
American Nurses Association member$270
American Nurses Informatics Association member$340
Non-member$395

 
The testing fees listed above include $140 non-refundable administration fee.

Retaking the Informatics Nursing Exam

If you have to retake the exam, please wait 5 days before applying for a retest. There is a 60-day window before you can take the retest. You may take the exam up to 3 times in a 12-month period. You may be required to resubmit supporting documentation.

The retest fee is $270

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FAQs

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How many questions are on the Informatics Nursing Certification exam?

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There are 150 questions on the exam.

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How long is the Informatics Nursing Certification exam?

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The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.

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How much is the Informatics Nursing Certification exam?

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The testing fee for the exam ranges from $270 to $395 depending on your membership status.

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What is the passing score for the Informatics Nursing Certification exam?

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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 350.


By Kate Nockunas

Kate has been Mometrix’s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master’s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.

 

by Mometrix Test Preparation | This Page Last Updated: March 5, 2024