Specialties NP
Published Jul 11, 2004
npstudent
2 Posts
I am about to graduate and do not know which FNP exam to take. Both the AANP and ANCC are now computer based - that was the big difference between them. Anyone have any advise? Which exam did you take?
Thank you!
elFNP
14 Posts
I took both the ANCC and the AANP certification. They were both pretty well rounded. Neither had a whole lot of growth and development which a lot of test takers devote a fair amount of time toward. I think the ANCC was easier than the AANP. If you have a job lined up and you needs your test results in a timely manner, take the ANCC. I got results back in 4 days. The AANP lets you know immediately after answering the last question your prelim results (It will say: Your prelim score indicates you have passed), but getting those results on paper will take nearly 4-8 weeks. If you have any other questions send me a message.
lalaxton
413 Posts
I'm curious, why did you take both ANCC and AANP?
MelissaCT
128 Posts
Has anyone taken either of these RECENTLY? As in 2006?
:)
ERNP
189 Posts
I took ANCC. Dont know there is any difference.
amcdannp
1 Post
Bump.
I came here looking for the same answer. I'll be graduating in Dec with my adult np degree. I already have a job lined up post graduation, but can't determine which certification to sit for. Does it matter? Pros/Cons? Is one supposedly easier than the other?
sailornurse
1,231 Posts
I was told by my faculty advisor & director of FNP program to take ANCC as this indicates you have a Masters. I believe (someone please confirm) that the other exam does not require Masters.
sirI, MSN, APRN, NP
17 Articles; 44,740 Posts
The AANP exam is for Master's prepared NPs in Adult and Family Practice. But, NPs in other disiciplines may petition to sit for the exam.
http://www.aanp.org/Certification/Reciprocity.htm
I, too, suggest the ANCC examination.
luanne123
48 Posts
I will be graduating in May, Adult NP. I was thinking of signing up for both exams. Any advice would be appreciated.
Luanne
maikranz
148 Posts
I took both the ANCC and the AANP certification. They were both pretty well rounded. ........the ANCC. I got results back in 4 days. The AANP lets you know immediately after answering the last question your prelim results (It will say: Your prelim score indicates you have passed), but getting those results on paper will take nearly 4-8 weeks. ...
Then the continuing ed requirements start..........
joyrochelle
238 Posts
Bump!
And why would you take both? as someone else asked..... :)
So for those that did take both, I would like to hear of any other comparisons that you may have noted. Thanks! :monkeydance: