NI-BC® Exam Preparation
NI-BC Preparation and Resources
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) provides a selection of suggested references to support candidates in preparing for the Informatics Nursing (NI-BC®) certification exam. These resources include foundational texts on nursing informatics, health information systems, data management, clinical decision support, and legal and ethical issues in healthcare technology.
At BoardCerts, we incorporate these authoritative references and strictly align our question banks with the official exam blueprint. This ensures that our practice questions are comprehensive, relevant, and reflective of the essential competencies required for success in the field of nursing informatics.
Key Concepts in NI-BC Exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
NI-BC Blueprint and Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Number of Questions | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
Foundations of Practice |
| 45 | 36% |
System Life Cycle |
| 44 | 35% |
Data Management and Health IT |
| 36 | 29% |
NI-BC Resources
The BoardCerts NI-BC Question Bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success.
In addition, the exam candidate handbook lists the following resources as additional possible material to support preparation:
- Amatayakul MK. Health IT and EHRs: Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Chicago, IL: American Health Information Management Association; 2017.
- American Nurses Association. Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements: Development, Interpretation, and Application. 2nd ed. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association; 2015.
- American Nurses Association. Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice. 3rd ed. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association; 2022.
- Dennis A, Wixom BH, Roth RM. Systems Analysis and Design. 8th ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons; 2022.
- Hebda T, Hunter K, Czar P. Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education; 2019.
- Kendall KE, Kendall JE. Systems Analysis and Design. 10th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education; 2019.
- Marquis BL, Huston CJ. Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2021.
- McGonigle D, Mastrian KG. Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge. 5th ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2022.
- Saba VK, McCormick KA. Essentials of Nursing Informatics. 7th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2021.
- Schwalbe K. Information Technology Project Management. 9th ed. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning; 2019.
- Sewell J. Informatics and Nursing: Opportunities and Challenges. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2019.
BoardsCerts Question Bank
The BoardCerts NI-BC Question Bank is thoughtfully developed in alignment with the NI-BC exam content outline, enabling you to focus on the most essential subject areas for exam success. This comprehensive resource is structured to maximize your study efficiency and boost your confidence on test day.
