PMHN, or BSN, RN-BC

Me and my letter of passing from the ANCC. Not bad for an early morning mug, huh?

As of this morning at around 9AM, I am a certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse! On my resume and such, it'll read BSN, RN-BC. (The BC standing for Board Certified). Pretty exciting, even though I don't feel any different. I remember praying last night and thanking God for the opportunity to further my education and professional development, regardless of whether or not I actually passed the exam. 

In all honesty, the exam wasn't difficult at all. Again, like the NCLEX, I had the answer either right or or down between two. There were only a few questions where I just guessed because I didn't have a clue. And I showed up early, which meant I was able to start early and finished in about an hour and a half. It was really great knowing after the test if I passed or not, but the check-in and out people didn't tell me! I finished my exam, left the room, sat down in front of these people, signed my name beside where I signed it to begin the test, she took my key that had my phone and Fitbit locked up (weren't allowed anything on your wrist, I'm not kidding) and handed me the letter and said "thank you." It wasn't until I actually looked at the letter and saw I had passed, and I just sort of stood there like a doofus for a minute, then grinned like a doofus and walked out. And then I called my parents! 

I am so thankful for this opportunity! I can only begin to imagine where this is going to further my career, and basically the sky's the limit really. Thanks be to God that I freaking passed!!!! And now I'm going to chill for the rest of the day, because I've been awake since 6:15 this morning and I'm beat. Thanks to those who prayed for me, supported me and have encouraged me along the way of this career I have chosen. You all are very near and dear to me, and words can't thank you enough!