Please oh please help! Failed Psych NP boards..

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I just recieved my very, very disappointing letter that I failed my ANCC Psych NP boards. I made straight A's in school and this failure feels HUGE right now. I guess I am in disbelief and mini-crisis right now. I studied pretty good and did well on the clinical stuff but there were a lot of questions on risk mgt, case mgt, utilization mgt, etc. that I had no material to study. I found a lot of prep courses for family Np's but none out there for psych NP's. Does anyone know of any material out there designed for Psych NP's? I only failed by 6 questions so I was close. Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated. I feel so bad right now. My co-workers really look up to me and I will be embarrased to tell them.:crying2: Thanks so much.

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I just recieved my very, very disappointing letter that I failed my ANCC Psych NP boards. I made straight A's in school and this failure feels HUGE right now. I guess I am in disbelief and mini-crisis right now. I studied pretty good and did well on the clinical stuff but there were a lot of questions on risk mgt, case mgt, utilization mgt, etc. that I had no material to study. I found a lot of prep courses for family Np's but none out there for psych NP's. Does anyone know of any material out there designed for Psych NP's? I only failed by 6 questions so I was close. Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated. I feel so bad right now. My co-workers really look up to me and I will be embarrased to tell them.:crying2: Thanks so much.

Don't be embarressed. You're only human. Hold your head high. I wish I knew the answer to this one, but I'm not familiar with the NP boards. I wish you the best of luck tho. When can you take it again?

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Thanks so much HappyJax for your support. I can take it again in 90 days so that should be plenty of time but I am hoping to find more material to study for all those "fringe" area practice questions.

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Specializes in Transplant, homecare, hospice.
Thanks so much HappyJax for your support. I can take it again in 90 days so that should be plenty of time but I am hoping to find more material to study for all those "fringe" area practice questions.

I wish you the best of luck!

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

Definitely don't be embarassed, best wishes to you next time around. I am sure someone who can answer your question will be in here soon.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
I just recieved my very, very disappointing letter that I failed my ANCC Psych NP boards. I made straight A's in school and this failure feels HUGE right now. I guess I am in disbelief and mini-crisis right now. I studied pretty good and did well on the clinical stuff but there were a lot of questions on risk mgt, case mgt, utilization mgt, etc. that I had no material to study. I found a lot of prep courses for family Np's but none out there for psych NP's. Does anyone know of any material out there designed for Psych NP's? I only failed by 6 questions so I was close. Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated. I feel so bad right now. My co-workers really look up to me and I will be embarrased to tell them.:crying2: Thanks so much.

Hello, yelper42,

I am so sorry this happened. But, it does to the best of us. Maybe it was an off day for you to be actually taking the examination.

I know you feel humiliated and embarrased, but, please do not feel that way. It has zero bearing on your abilities.

Try these links. It gives ideas on different study aids/texts.

http://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/cert/revmanuals.html

http://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/certification/exams/refs/FPMHNP35refs.html

You will be successful. Never give up. And, let us know when you pass this exam in the next couple months.

GOOD LUCK!!

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Thanks so much HappyJax for your support. I can take it again in 90 days so that should be plenty of time but I am hoping to find more material to study for all those "fringe" area practice questions.

Are there any professional alliances or organizations for psych NPs? I'd say buddy up with someone who already did what you're trying to do. Get as much info as you can, and stay focused. It's not the end of the World, and just a learning experience. All you have to know that IT CAN BE DONE, because it was done before you, by regular folks. Take some time off, relax regroup, and go kick this board's butt.

Good Luck!

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Specializes in ACNP-BC.

I'll be crossing my fingers for you the next time you take the exam. What is the range of possible scores you can get on the exam, and what is the minimum score you need to pass? I'm just curious because I just found out today i'm accepted to an adult acute care NP program, so I'm trying to learn everything I can. Good luck studying and I bet the second time will be a charm for you.

-Christine :)

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Now what would you do if a client came in and said, "I've failed my psych NP boards."

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