\nAmbulatory Care Nursing Study Guide<\/a>
\nAmbulatory Care Nursing Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span> Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\nTo be eligible for the exam, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- You must hold a current RN license in the United States<\/li>\n
- You must have accrued at least two years of full-time practice as an RN<\/li>\n
- You must have accrued at least 2,000 hours of clinical practice in ambulatory care nursing within the last three years<\/li>\n
- You must have completed at least 30 hours of ambulatory care continuing education within the last three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<\/span>Current Version<\/h3>\n(Effective through 8\/27\/2026)<\/em><\/p>\nThe ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into four content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that an ambulatory care nurse should possess.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>I. Assess and Evaluate (50 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of medications, disease processes, preventative care, and expected outcomes. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Treatment evaluation<\/li>\n
- Triage<\/li>\n
- Physical and psychosocial assessment<\/li>\n
- Clinical data interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Plan and Implement (23 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your ability to perform various clinical tasks. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Care coordination<\/li>\n
- Disease-specific interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Professional Role (28 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of professional development, fiscal health, and the scope and standards of practice. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Leadership<\/li>\n
- Safety and security<\/li>\n
- Staff, patient, and family advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Education (24 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your professional communication skills. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Diverse populations<\/li>\n
- Communication barriers<\/li>\n
- Modes of educational delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Upcoming Version<\/h3>\n(Starting 9\/11\/2026)<\/em><\/p>\nThe ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into four content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that an ambulatory care nurse should possess.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. Assessment and Diagnosis (51 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of medications, disease processes, preventative care, and expected outcomes. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Treatment evaluation<\/li>\n
- Triage<\/li>\n
- Physical and psychosocial assessment<\/li>\n
- Clinical data interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Planning and Implementation (20 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of care coordination. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Clinical tasks and procedures<\/li>\n
- Disease-specific interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Evaluation and Modification (30 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of fiscal health and the scope and standards of practice. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Leadership<\/li>\n
- Safety and security<\/li>\n
- Staff, patient, and family advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Patient and Community Education (24 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your professional communication skills. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Diverse populations<\/li>\n
- Communication barriers<\/li>\n
- Modes of educational delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check out Mometrix's Ambulatory Care Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"](\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ambulatorycare.jpg\")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\nRegistering for and scheduling your Ambulatory Care Nursing exam can be done online.<\/p>\n
The cost of the examination is $395 for all candidates who are not ANCC members.<\/p>\n
Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to schedule your examination appointment.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nOn the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. When you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must contain your photo and signature. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the examination.<\/p>\n
Personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, food\/drink, etc.) are not allowed in the testing area, so you will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.<\/p>\n
Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\nThe scores for the Ambulatory Care Nursing exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance, without any input from the performance of other test-takers.<\/p>\n
Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n
You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\nIf you fail the exam, you may retake it after a 60-day waiting period. After the waiting period, you must resubmit an application and the retest fee of $270.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck out Mometrix's Ambulatory Care Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get complex subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"](\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ambulatorycareflash.jpg\")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Ambulatory Care Online Prep Course<\/h2>\nIf you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online Ambulatory Care prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\nHere’s what you’ll find in the Ambulatory Care course:<\/p>\n
<\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<\/span>Current Version<\/h3>\n(Effective through 8\/27\/2026)<\/em><\/p>\nThe ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into four content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that an ambulatory care nurse should possess.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>I. Assess and Evaluate (50 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of medications, disease processes, preventative care, and expected outcomes. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Treatment evaluation<\/li>\n
- Triage<\/li>\n
- Physical and psychosocial assessment<\/li>\n
- Clinical data interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Plan and Implement (23 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your ability to perform various clinical tasks. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Care coordination<\/li>\n
- Disease-specific interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Professional Role (28 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of professional development, fiscal health, and the scope and standards of practice. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Leadership<\/li>\n
- Safety and security<\/li>\n
- Staff, patient, and family advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Education (24 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your professional communication skills. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Diverse populations<\/li>\n
- Communication barriers<\/li>\n
- Modes of educational delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Upcoming Version<\/h3>\n(Starting 9\/11\/2026)<\/em><\/p>\nThe ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into four content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that an ambulatory care nurse should possess.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. Assessment and Diagnosis (51 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of medications, disease processes, preventative care, and expected outcomes. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Treatment evaluation<\/li>\n
- Triage<\/li>\n
- Physical and psychosocial assessment<\/li>\n
- Clinical data interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Planning and Implementation (20 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of care coordination. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Clinical tasks and procedures<\/li>\n
- Disease-specific interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Evaluation and Modification (30 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your knowledge of fiscal health and the scope and standards of practice. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Leadership<\/li>\n
- Safety and security<\/li>\n
- Staff, patient, and family advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Patient and Community Education (24 scored questions)<\/h4>\nThe questions in this domain assess your professional communication skills. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n
\n- Diverse populations<\/li>\n
- Communication barriers<\/li>\n
- Modes of educational delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check out Mometrix's Ambulatory Care Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\nRegistering for and scheduling your Ambulatory Care Nursing exam can be done online.<\/p>\n
The cost of the examination is $395 for all candidates who are not ANCC members.<\/p>\n
Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to schedule your examination appointment.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nOn the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. When you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must contain your photo and signature. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the examination.<\/p>\n
Personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, food\/drink, etc.) are not allowed in the testing area, so you will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.<\/p>\n
Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\nThe scores for the Ambulatory Care Nursing exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance, without any input from the performance of other test-takers.<\/p>\n
Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n
You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\nIf you fail the exam, you may retake it after a 60-day waiting period. After the waiting period, you must resubmit an application and the retest fee of $270.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck out Mometrix's Ambulatory Care Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get complex subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Ambulatory Care Online Prep Course<\/h2>\nIf you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online Ambulatory Care prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\nHere’s what you’ll find in the Ambulatory Care course:<\/p>\n
(Effective through 8\/27\/2026)<\/em><\/p>\n The ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n The exam is split into four content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that an ambulatory care nurse should possess.<\/p>\n The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of medications, disease processes, preventative care, and expected outcomes. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n The questions in this domain assess your ability to perform various clinical tasks. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of professional development, fiscal health, and the scope and standards of practice. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n The questions in this domain assess your professional communication skills. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n (Starting 9\/11\/2026)<\/em><\/p>\n The ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n The exam is split into four content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that an ambulatory care nurse should possess.<\/p>\n The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of medications, disease processes, preventative care, and expected outcomes. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of care coordination. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of fiscal health and the scope and standards of practice. The following skills are also tested:<\/p>\n The questions in this domain assess your professional communication skills. The following points of knowledge are also tested:<\/p>\n Check out Mometrix's Ambulatory Care Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Registering for and scheduling your Ambulatory Care Nursing exam can be done online.<\/p>\n The cost of the examination is $395 for all candidates who are not ANCC members.<\/p>\n Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to schedule your examination appointment.<\/p>\n On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. When you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must contain your photo and signature. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the examination.<\/p>\n Personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, food\/drink, etc.) are not allowed in the testing area, so you will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.<\/p>\n Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n The scores for the Ambulatory Care Nursing exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance, without any input from the performance of other test-takers.<\/p>\n Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.<\/p>\n If you fail the exam, you may retake it after a 60-day waiting period. After the waiting period, you must resubmit an application and the retest fee of $270.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t Check out Mometrix's Ambulatory Care Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t Get complex subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online Ambulatory Care prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n Here’s what you’ll find in the Ambulatory Care course:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>I. Assess and Evaluate (50 scored questions)<\/h4>\n
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<\/span>II. Plan and Implement (23 scored questions)<\/h4>\n
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<\/span>III. Professional Role (28 scored questions)<\/h4>\n
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<\/span>IV. Education (24 scored questions)<\/h4>\n
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<\/span>Upcoming Version<\/h3>\n
<\/span>I. Assessment and Diagnosis (51 scored questions)<\/h4>\n
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<\/span>II. Planning and Implementation (20 scored questions)<\/h4>\n
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<\/span>III. Evaluation and Modification (30 scored questions)<\/h4>\n
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<\/span>IV. Patient and Community Education (24 scored questions)<\/h4>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n
<\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Ambulatory Care Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n