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ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC)

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MEDSURG-BC ANCC Nursing Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1You are here

Review core assessment and diagnosis workflows in med-surg settings.

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Phase 2

Drill planning, implementation, and evaluation-heavy clinical scenarios.

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Phase 3

Practice professional-role questions, ethics, and interdisciplinary coordination.

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Phase 4

Execute timed simulations and final remediation cycles.

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Estimated total study time
152 hours
That's about 16 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the MEDSURG-BC Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Current active RN license with nursing degree requirements per ANCC specialty criteria
Experience
Equivalent of 2 years full-time RN practice and minimum 2,000 med-surg specialty hours in the last 3 years
Additional Requirements
  • All eligibility criteria must be met at application and test appointment
  • Credential renewal required every 5 years to maintain active status
  • Prometric scheduling uses ANCC ATT/certification number

MEDSURG-BC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-12 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Candidates who do not pass may retest after 60 calendar days; no more than three attempts are allowed in any 12-month period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$395 non-member / $295 ANA member
Application Fee$140 non-refundable administrative fee (included in listed exam price)
Total Estimated Cost$395 initial non-member; $295 with ANA membership
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What You'll Study

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MEDSURG-BC Exam Details

ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC)

Administered by ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)

Official Source
Scaled score 350 (scale 0-500)
Passing Score
150
Questions
3
Hours
$395 non-member / $295 ANA member
Exam Fee
Study time: 110-180 hours
Prerequisites: Active RN license plus recent specialty clinical practice and continuing education in medical-surgical nursing.
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) content outline

Assessment and Diagnosis39%

Patient assessment, diagnostics, and nursing diagnosis prioritization.

Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation40%

Intervention selection, medication safety, and care outcome evaluation.

Professional Role21%

Communication, ethics, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

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MEDSURG-BC Exam FAQ

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