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Week 9: PMHNP Certification Pre-Test Reflection
College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University
PRAC 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II
Dr. Ablavi Agomessou, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
PMHNP Certification Pre-Test Reflection
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Introduction
The Fitzgerald Health Education Associates Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification pre-test provided a helpful
measure of my readiness for the PMHNP certification examination. After
completing all 150 questions, I earned an overall score of 70%. My results
showed proficiency in Assessment (D-1), Diagnosis (D-2), Evaluate (D-4),
and Professional Issues (D-6), while Plan/Intervention (D-3) and
Pharmacology (D-5) were rated at the intermediate level. Overall, the
results confirmed my existing strengths while clearly identifying
Plan/Intervention and Pharmacology as the areas that require the most
focused review. For this reason, I view the pre-test as a valuable diagnostic
tool that highlights strengths, reveals knowledge gaps, and helps guide an
effective certification study plan. Practice examinations also help candidates
become familiar with the structure and content of certification exams
(Fitzgerald Health Education Associates [FHEA], 2025).
Reflection on My Results
These results are encouraging because they reflect the foundation I have
built through graduate coursework, clinical practicum experiences, and
nine years of nursing practice. My proficiency in assessment, diagnosis,
evaluation, and professional issues suggests that I can conduct
comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulate appropriate diagnoses,
and apply ethical and legal principles in patient care. These strengths also
Week 9: PMHNP Certification Pre-Test Reflection
College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University
PRAC 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II
Dr. Ablavi Agomessou, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
PMHNP Certification Pre-Test Reflection
, 2
Introduction
The Fitzgerald Health Education Associates Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification pre-test provided a helpful
measure of my readiness for the PMHNP certification examination. After
completing all 150 questions, I earned an overall score of 70%. My results
showed proficiency in Assessment (D-1), Diagnosis (D-2), Evaluate (D-4),
and Professional Issues (D-6), while Plan/Intervention (D-3) and
Pharmacology (D-5) were rated at the intermediate level. Overall, the
results confirmed my existing strengths while clearly identifying
Plan/Intervention and Pharmacology as the areas that require the most
focused review. For this reason, I view the pre-test as a valuable diagnostic
tool that highlights strengths, reveals knowledge gaps, and helps guide an
effective certification study plan. Practice examinations also help candidates
become familiar with the structure and content of certification exams
(Fitzgerald Health Education Associates [FHEA], 2025).
Reflection on My Results
These results are encouraging because they reflect the foundation I have
built through graduate coursework, clinical practicum experiences, and
nine years of nursing practice. My proficiency in assessment, diagnosis,
evaluation, and professional issues suggests that I can conduct
comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulate appropriate diagnoses,
and apply ethical and legal principles in patient care. These strengths also
