Informatics Nurse Practice Test

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.

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Exam Contents

The implementation of the new Informatics Nursing exam has been delayed to sometime after June 2023. Click the button below to see what will be covered on the new exam:

The Informatics Nursing exam, which consists of 125 questions, is divided into the following categories:

1. Foundations of Practice

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

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

exam outline for the future version of the Informatics Nurse exam, which contains 125 multiple-choice questions

 
The Informatics Nursing exam, which consists of 175 questions, is divided into the following categories:

1. Foundations of Practice

This section makes up 55% of the exam, with 77 questions. The concepts in this section include:

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

2. System Design Life Cycle

This section makes up 28% of the exam, with 42 questions. The concepts included in this section are:

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

3. Data Management and Health Care Technology

This section makes up 21% of the exam, with 31 questions. The concepts in this section include:

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

exam outline for the Informatics Nurse exam, which contains 175 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 3.5 hours

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FAQs

How much is the Informatics Nursing Certification exam?

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

  • American Nurses Association members: $270
  • American Nurses Informatics Association members: $340
  • Non-members: $395

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

How to apply for the Informatics Nursing Certification exam

To apply for the exam, go to the ANCC website. Candidates are required to submit verification documents like official and unofficial transcripts. After applying, candidates will have 90 days to schedule their exam at a nearby Prometric testing location.

How long is the Informatics Nursing Certification exam?

Candidates have 3 hours to complete 150 questions (125 scored and 25 unscored).

What to expect on test day

On test day, candidates are encouraged to arrive at the testing facility at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam. Please bring an active ID, with a photograph and signature.

How to prepare for the Informatics Nursing Certification exam

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when it’s time to prepare for a test. To ease your anxiety and build your confidence, our test research experts carefully developed Mometrix Informatics Nursing exam study materials that guide you from the time you start studying until the test is complete!

The Mometrix Informatics Nursing Study Guide includes in-depth explanations of all the critical topics found on the exam including system functions, models, and strategies. Our experts found that understanding the information is only half of the battle, so the study guide includes test-taking techniques that help you understand the format of the exam. With these techniques, you will be able to answer questions more effectively and avoid common traps.

For even more practice, you can use the Mometrix Informatics Nursing Flashcards. These flashcards feature readable font, so that you can absorb the information more quickly. The Mometrix Informatics Nursing Flashcards are also ideal for students who would like to study on the go!

Best of luck on your journey to receiving the Registered Nurse-Board Certification (RN-BC) credential!

Can I retake the 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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