NEA-BC Exam Preparation
NEA-BC Preparation and Resources
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) offers a selection of recommended references to assist candidates in preparing for the Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) exam. These resources encompass key texts on nursing leadership, management, and healthcare delivery.
At BoardCerts, we integrate these recommended resources and adhere closely to the exam blueprint in the development of our question banks. This approach ensures that our practice materials are accurate, pertinent, and aligned with the essential competencies required for advanced nursing leadership roles.
Key Concepts on the NEA-BC Exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
NEA-BC Blueprint and Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Number of Questions | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
Leadership |
| 43 | 34% |
Quality and Safety |
| 30 | 24% |
Human Capital Management |
| 18 | 14% |
Healthcare Delivery |
| 34 | 27% |
NEA-BC Resources
The BoardCerts NEA-BC Question Bank is expertly crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success.
In addition, ANCC lists the following resources as additional possible material to support preparation:
- Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements: Development, Interpretation, and Application, American Nurses Association.
- Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice, American Nurses Association.
- Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, American Nurses Association.
- 2019 Magnet® Application Manual: Magnet Recognition Program, American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, Elsevier.
- Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions, Elsevier.
- Leadership and Nursing Care Management. Elsevier.
- Financial Management for Nurse Managers and Executives, Elsevier.
- Community Health Nursing: Caring for the Public’s Health, Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing, Wolters Kluwer.
- Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care, Elsevier.
- Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge, Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice, Wolters Kluwer.
- Nurses Making Policy: From Bedside to Boardroom, Springer Publishing.
- Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, Wolters Kluwer.
- Quantum Leadership: Creating Sustainable Value in Healthcare, Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators, Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Terrorism and Other Hazards, Springer Publishing.
- Leading and Managing in Nursing, Elsevier.
BoardCerts Question Bank
The BoardCerts NEA-BC question bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, ensuring you focus on the most relevant material for success.
