BCNSP Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist Exam Practice Test

Candidates must hold a current, active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or another jurisdiction. Additionally, they must complete one of two pathways: 1) Four years of practice experience with at least 50% of time spent in nutrition support pharmacy activities, OR 2) Completion of a PGY2 residency in nutrition support pharmacy (or a related specialty with a nutrition support focus as approved by BPS). All candidates must also pay the required examination fee.

The BCNSP exam is a computer-based test consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are given 4 hours to complete the exam. The questions are designed to assess application and analysis, not just recall, and are based on the official BPS Content Outline. The exam is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers nationwide.

BCNSP certification is valid for seven years. Recertification can be achieved through either: 1) Passing the recertification examination, or 2) Earning 100 hours of continuing education credit through the BPS Professional Development Program (PDP), with a minimum number of credits in specific content areas related to nutrition support pharmacy. This process ensures certified pharmacists maintain contemporary knowledge and skills.

The BCNSP is a pharmacy-specific specialty certification offered by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) for licensed pharmacists. The Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) credential, offered by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC), is a multidisciplinary certification open to pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. While both validate nutrition support knowledge, the BCNSP is focused specifically on the pharmacist's scope, responsibilities, and advanced pharmacotherapeutic decision-making within the team.

The foundational resource is the official BPS Nutrition Support Pharmacy Content Outline. Key references include the ASPEN (American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) Core Curriculum, the ASPEN Adult and Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curricula, and the ASPEN Standards and Guidelines. Major clinical textbooks like the *A.S.P.E.N. Nutrition Support Practice Manual* and *The Science and Practice of Nutrition Support: A Case-Based Core Curriculum* are also essential. Participation in review courses offered by professional organizations is highly recommended.