he ANCC Nurse Executive Board Certified (NE-BC) credential validates the leadership competency of registered nurses who manage daily unit operations, staffing, and staff development. Awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the NE-BC exam contains 150 questions (125 scored plus 25 unscored pretest items), allows 3 hours, and requires a scaled score of 350 out of 500 to pass. In 2024, 1,317 candidates sat for the exam, and approximately 66 percent passed on their first attempt. This guide covers every detail you need — eligibility requirements, domain breakdowns, a week-by-week study plan, and a side-by-side comparison with the NEA-BC credential.
ANCC NE-BC Passing Score
