For the CMC exam, the passing score is determined using a criterion-referenced standard setting process. The exact number of correct answers needed to pass may vary slightly between exam versions due to differences in question difficulty.
What is the Pass Rate of CMC?
Pass rates for the CMC exam vary annually, usually ranging between 75% to 83%.
What is the Application & Exam Process of CMC?
The CMC exam application can be made through the official AACN website, year-round. After the eligibility is approved, you can schedule the computer-based exam with PSI at a test center or via live remote proctoring.
CMC Certification Requirements
Check your CMC Eligibility Percentage by answering few questions.
Question 1 of 1010%
Do you hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license?
How many total hours as an RN or APRN in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult patients do you have in the past 2 years?
How many hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult patients do you have in the most recent 1 year?
Of your hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult patients in the past 2 years, how many are specifically in the care of acutely/critically ill adult cardiac patients?
How many total hours as an RN or APRN in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult patients do you have in the past 5 years?
Of your hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult patients in the past 5 years, how many are specifically in the care of acutely/critically ill adult cardiac patients?
Do you hold a current, nationally accredited clinical nursing specialty certification that involves direct care of adult patients and is accredited by ABSNC or NCCA?
Do you currently work in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult cardiac patients?
What type of cardiac care setting do you primarily work in?
How familiar are you with cardiac medicine nursing practices, including cardiac assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac medications, and care of patients with acute cardiac conditions?
FAQs about CMC Certification Requirements
Common questions to help you confidently prepare for your board exam.
What is the Passing Percentage of CMC?
For the CMC exam, the passing score is determined using a criterion-referenced standard setting process. The exact number of correct answers needed to pass may vary slightly between exam versions due to differences in question difficulty.
What is the Pass Rate of CMC?
Pass rates for the CMC exam vary annually, usually ranging between 75% to 83%.
What is the Application & Exam Process of CMC?
The CMC exam application can be made through the <a href="https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified/cmc-adult" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-anchor underline">official AACN website</a>, year-round. After the eligibility is approved, you can schedule the computer-based exam with PSI at a test center or via live remote proctoring.
For the CMC exam, the passing score is determined using a criterion-referenced standard setting process. The exact number of correct answers needed to pass may vary slightly between exam versions due to differences in question difficulty.
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