Failed ANCC FNP certification exam

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Trying to pick myself up after failing ANCC FNP certification exam and figure what to do now. I am already planning to re-take but do not know how to better prepare myself. I took the Fitzgerald CDs review twice as well as read through it a 3rd time. Looked through an assessment book, pharm and reviewed Leik's book. I am working on test taking strategies but would really like to talk to anyone who has failed and what they did to pass. Thanks.

I would like to join a study group too. I am wanting to take the ANCC test in Nov. I am just waiting for my letter so I can apply. I have a job waiting on me

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Fwatson,

I would like to join the study group too. I plan to take the ANCC by the end of the month. You can email me and maybe we can study. [email protected]

Talk to you soon,

Jess

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Hi I just took the ANCC FNP exam yesterday and failed. I was wondering if both the exams are same or different and if different are they similar as to the research question?

Please let me know

thanks

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Hi I just took the ANCC FNP exam yesterday and failed. I was wondering if both the exams are same or different and if different are they similar as to the research question?

Please let me know

thanks

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Could someone please tell me what book is this little yellow book that everyone keeps talking about if anyone has information could you please post the ISBN number.

thanks

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hi splitpeas

I think this is the yellow book by ANCC that everyone is talking about

Family Nurse Practitioner Review Manual, 4th Edition - Volume 2 by Blunt, Elizabeth (2013) Paperback: Amazon.com: Books

you can also download the first part of volume 1 only. if you have kindle... it's free (sample) most non-clinical infos are there.

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Hello,

I took the ANCC exam yesterday and passed it the first try. I have been reading a few post here and there; and it helps me during my review. I wanted to share my study tips that really help me a lot are by reviewing the Leik Intensive review book by itself and research a few topics that it is not covered on the review book such as on E/M, coding, research, EBP, cultural competence, and ethics. I read the Leik book 3 times and really understand each system topics. I studied intensively for two weeks from 7 am to 5 pm daily prior to taking the board. In addition, I carefully reviewed the ANCC topic guidelines that they provided as they give you areas to focus on for the test.

Helpful Topics to Focus:

- Be familiar with the Derm conditions and its treatment

- Common disorders seen in primary care care and treatment recommendations (i.e. COPD, asthma, HTN, DM,)

- Fundoscopic examination (review common condition and treatment)

- Be familiar with E/M coding

- Cultural Beliefs - Various Culture (i.e. Mexican, Asian)

- Ethics and Research (review the last chapter on Leik- understand them well)

- Pharmacology (review each drug categories; remember common adverse effects and its contraindications)

- Review the 642 Questions on the back of the text and its rationale.

I believe that concentrating on just one book will help you better than reviewing different book reviewers out there. I bought Fritzgerald and Leik; combining them both to my review was making it more difficult to understand. Both my friend and I just review the Leik Intensive review book- we both focus our time with just the Leik; she took the AANP and I took the ANCC; we both passed the exam the first try.

There are SO much information to study and there is NO way for us to learn them all. Be CONFIDENT in yourself. REST a day before the EXAM. Don't look at the book at all! Get a good night sleep before the day of your test, CLEAR your Mind, CALM your Heart, and RELAX your body. Listen to music and enjoy the day- get a massage! AND Make Sure to PRAY Before you Take the TEST!

God Bless!!!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I need help finding the ANCC yellow book!!

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Has anyone taken the ANCC twice and if so how different are the exams? Please help.

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Just took the ANCC FNP exam and passed. I must say quite a few of the questions were from the 1st exam I took. I must say the Leik book really helped. Please don't waste your money on doing the ANCC online exams they just not worth it.

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Congrats! I am taking it soon. Any advise on remembering which antibiotic is first line to treat what disease? Did you have many questions about that? Thanks for any advise.

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Congrats on passing the boards! I am planing to take FNP ANCC in a month.Did you take yours after the test was updated? I am readying Leik's book for the second time. Can you please suggest any more study guides? Here is my email [email protected] in case if you can reach to me.

Thank you in advance.

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