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Key Facts: BCNSP Exam
150
Total Questions
125 scored + 25 unscored (Feb 2025 specs)
3h 45m
Exam Time
BPS BCNSP specifications (2025)
53%
Therapeutics Domain
Largest content domain
$600
Exam Fee
BPS fee schedule (2026)
7 years
Certification Valid
BPS recertification cycle
3 years
Practice Requirement
50%+ time in nutrition support
The BCNSP exam uses 150 items (125 scored + 25 unscored) administered over 3 hours 45 minutes with BPS scaled scoring (200-800). The Feb 2025 content outline weights Nutrition Support at 21%, Therapeutics and Patient Management at 53%, and Professional Practice at 26%. BPS charges $600 for initial certification and $300 for retakes. Eligibility requires an active pharmacist license plus 3 years nutrition support practice (50%+ time) or a PGY2 in Nutrition Support Pharmacy. Certification is valid for 7 years.
About the BCNSP Exam
The BCNSP certification validates advanced knowledge in nutrition support pharmacy, covering parenteral and enteral nutrition, nutrition assessment, and therapeutic management. The Feb 2025 exam specifications define 150 items (125 scored + 25 unscored) across three domains: Nutrition Support (21%), Therapeutics and Patient Management (53%), and Professional Practice (26%).
Questions
150 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours 45 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled (200-800, criterion-referenced)
Exam Fee
$600 (Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS))
BCNSP Exam Content Outline
Nutrition Support
Normal and abnormal nutrition, parenteral nutrition sterile compounding (USP <797>), enteral nutrition formulations, and nutrition support delivery technology
Therapeutics and Patient Management
Treatment planning, nutrition assessment, clinical assessment, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic implementation (PN/EN/oral), and treatment outcomes monitoring
Professional Practice
Clinical practice guidelines (ASPEN/SCCM), medication safety, quality management, clinical informatics, pharmacoeconomics, and research methods
How to Pass the BCNSP Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled (200-800, criterion-referenced)
- Exam length: 150 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Exam fee: $600
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
BCNSP Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the BCNSP exam?
The BCNSP exam contains 150 total questions: 125 scored items and 25 unscored (pretest) items. Candidates cannot distinguish scored from unscored items during the exam.
How long is the BCNSP exam?
The BCNSP exam allows 3 hours and 45 minutes of testing time, effective with the February 2025 examination specifications update.
What score do I need to pass the BCNSP exam?
BPS uses scaled scoring on a 200-800 scale with a criterion-referenced passing standard. The passing score is determined by the BPS Specialty Council through a modified Angoff method, not a fixed percentage.
How much does the BCNSP exam cost?
The initial BCNSP certification application fee is $600. The retake fee is $300. Annual certification maintenance fees of $125 apply during years 1-6 of the 7-year certification cycle.
What are the BCNSP eligibility requirements?
Eligibility requires: (1) ACPE-accredited PharmD, (2) active pharmacist license, and (3) either 3 years practice with 50%+ time in nutrition support pharmacy activities or completion of a PGY2 residency in Nutrition Support Pharmacy.
How should I prepare for the BCNSP exam in 2026?
Focus on the 53% therapeutics domain first. Study ASPEN/SCCM guidelines, master PN calculations and compatibility, review enteral formula selection, and practice refeeding syndrome and electrolyte management scenarios.