PMHNP exam prep is fun and exciting!

Student guides, seminars, flashcards, and practice exams assist in organization and focus throughout the process. Each seminar includes practice exam questions with answer justification. Six 175-question practice exams prepare students for the actual exam with opportunities to practice timing, stress reduction, and build confidence. PLUS - We are AANP Certified - Get CEs!

Comprehensive Review Program - $375 (includes all seminars:  1, 2, 3, 4, and Just-in-Time):

Seminar 1: Scientific Foundations; ~3 hours

1. Test taking strategies and getting to know the exams
2. DSM-5 Disorder Classifications
3. Advanced Pathophysiology
4. Advanced Pharmacology
5. Pharmacological Management
6. Neuroanatomy/physiology of the Brain
7. Dopamine Pathways
8. Advanced Psychopharmacology/Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics/EPS/NMS
9. Nervous system
10. Neurodevelopment

Seminar 2: Advanced Practice Skills; ~3 hours

1. Physical and Neurological exams
2. Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention
3. Screening tools (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test [AUDIT] and Drug Abuse Screening Test [DAST])
4. Public health
5. Clinical Interviewing
6. Health Promotion
7. Disease Prevention
8. Mental Status Exam

Seminar 3: Diagnosis/Treatment and Psychotherapy/Related Theories; ~ 4.5 hours

1. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
2. Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, Trauma, and Stress Related Disorders
3. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
4. Neuro-cognitive Disorders
5. Personality Disorders
6. Childhood and Adolescent Disorders
7. Sleep Related Disorders
8. Substance and Other Addictive Disorders
9. Sexual Assault, Violence, and Suicide
10. Bio-psychosocial Theoretical Frameworks
11. Recovery Model
12. Therapeutic Relationships (Phases of Therapy)
13. Developmental Theories (Erickson’s Stages)
14. Foundational Theories (Freud, Defense Mechanisms, Piaget; Humanistic, Interpersonal, and Behavioral Therapies)
15. Individual and Family Therapies
16. Trans-theoretical Model of Change
17. Motivational Interviewing
18. Pop Quiz to help prepare for the practice exams

Seminar 4: Ethics, Legal Principles, and Cultural Care; ~3 hours

1. Professional Responsibilities
2. Culturally Competent Care/Unique Populations
3. Theoretical Foundations Specific to PMHNPs
4. Theories of Nursing
5. Scope of Practice/Standard of Practice
6. Understanding Informed Consent
7. Confidentiality
8. Ethical Principles
9. Patient Advocacy
10. Leadership Roles
11. Quality Improvement Projects
12. Understanding Just Culture
13. Clients Rights and Safety
14. Healthcare Policy
15. Case Management
16. Cultural and spiritual competence (e.g., differences in belief systems, existentialism, social determinants of mental health, risk factors, barriers)
17. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (e.g., specific populations, sexual orientation, and gender identity)

Just-In-Time Seminar (JIT; ~6 hours; $275) - The JIT seminar incorporates all core components from each seminar culminating into a comprehensive and focused review perfect for final review. This is available as a stand-alone option designed for a two-week "cram" before the test. When purchased outside of the complete package, the JIT training includes flashcards and six 175-question practice exams.