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Key Facts: ANCC NE-BC Exam
150
Total Items
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125 + 25
Scored + Unscored
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3h
Exam Time
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32/21/16/33
Domain Weights
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350/500
Passing Score
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$295/$395
Member / Nonmember Fee
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2,000
Leadership Hours Required
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30
CE Hours Required
ANCC NE-BC eligibility
ANCC NE-BC is a 150-question exam (125 scored + 25 pretest) with a 3-hour time limit. The test covers four domains: Human Resource Management (32%), Quality and Safety (21%), Business Management (16%), and Health Care Delivery (33%). Passing score is 350/500 (scaled). Fees are $295 for ANA members and $395 for non-members.
About the ANCC NE-BC Exam
ANCC's Nurse Executive Board Certification validates competency for nurse leaders in executive and administrative roles, covering human resource management, quality and safety, business management, and health care delivery across diverse settings.
Questions
150 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
350/500 (scaled)
Exam Fee
$295 ANA members / $395 non-members (ANCC)
ANCC NE-BC Exam Content Outline
Human Resource Management (40/125 scored)
Federal employment laws, communication principles, cultural humility, leadership styles, employee performance management, engagement, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and staffing fundamentals
Quality and Safety (21/125 scored)
Change management frameworks, culture of safety, risk management, just culture, high reliability, continuous process improvement, PDSA, Lean, root cause analysis, and evidence-based practice
Business Management (20/125 scored)
Patient payor mix, value-based purchasing, financial compliance laws (Stark, anti-kickback), financial management, budgeting, HPPD, and cost-benefit analysis
Health Care Delivery (44/125 scored)
ANA Code of Ethics, nursing scope and standards, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, EMTALA), emergency preparedness, social determinants of health, person-centered care, nurse-sensitive indicators, and technology innovation
How to Pass the ANCC NE-BC Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 350/500 (scaled)
- Exam length: 150 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: $295 ANA members / $395 non-members
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
ANCC NE-BC Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the ANCC NE-BC exam?
The NE-BC exam contains 150 total questions: 125 scored questions and 25 unscored pretest questions.
How long is the ANCC NE-BC exam?
ANCC allocates 3 hours for the NE-BC examination.
What is the passing score for NE-BC?
The passing score for NE-BC is 350 on a scaled score of 0-500.
What are the NE-BC domain weights?
The four content domains are weighted as follows: Human Resource Management 32% (40 questions), Quality and Safety 21% (21 questions), Business Management 16% (20 questions), and Health Care Delivery 33% (44 questions).
What are the eligibility requirements for NE-BC?
Candidates must hold a BSN or higher, have at least 2,000 hours of leadership/administrative experience within the last 3 years, and complete 30 hours of continuing education in leadership/administration within the last 3 years.
How should I study for NE-BC effectively?
Focus on the highest-weighted domains first: Human Resource Management and Health Care Delivery. Understand federal employment laws, leadership theories, quality improvement methodologies, financial concepts, and regulatory requirements. Practice with scenario-based questions that require application of executive-level knowledge.