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Jane33 RN

48 Posts

Yes. I know the thought of taking that test again is frustrating but You will do it! You will pass that test!

Tinabeanrn

337 Posts

Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

Yes Aslingtl, this too shall pass :). It has too. I worked with a RN that is absolutely brilliant. He failed his boards 3 times before finally passing. That was 15 years ago. Now its a funny story he tells. You will look back on this and laugh. Right now, just take a few days off from studying...you deserve it. Then refocus and see what you could have done differently on both test. Write down some things that you need to look up and start there. Which exam will you take the next time around? If its the AANP let me know. What study materials are you using? How often are you studying? Barkley suggest having a study partner and really learning the things you don't know inside and out.

Some study tips I have is to not waste time reading what you already know, skip that. If you don't know something like you should, read about it in 2 to 3 different resource books and watch the video on youtube. Its really helpful. Cover the answers before you read the question. Anticipate the answer, and then look at the answers...do you see the one you thought it should be? Go with that first, then look at the other answers and decide why they are not correct and confirm why the one you chose is. Find your special place and time for studying. For me, I like to study so I study all day long, even now :). Its just my thing. But if you study better at night then make sure you set aside that time for studying. Don't study when your tired. Or if you want to study when you are tired, study the things you already know then. There is nothing wrong with reinforcement. Also take out time and meditate each day..build yourself up with confidence. Make little signs that say "I will pass this test" or something like that. Start speaking it out into the universe...words become things and we have what we speak. Pray without ceasing. Keep thanking God in advance. Ask him to show you what lesson you need to learn in all of this so you don't keep repeating this test. I am adding you to my nightly prayer list. You will get it next time honey. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know and I will do it if I can.

Jane33 RN

48 Posts

Great advice!!!!

kourt2213

1 Post

I just took that AANP FNP exam yesterday and did not pass. As with most comments on here, I was devastated. I really felt like I was prepared for the test, and obviously I was not! I felt like i didn't know the answer to over half the questions. But i always did really well on practice tests. I did the Fitzgerald review course and had no doubts that I knew all the information. If anyone has tips on what I can do to better prepare I would really appreciate it!

Georgia RN03

14 Posts

Specializes in CVICU, Home Health, Pre/Post OP Recovery.
I just took that AANP FNP exam yesterday and did not pass. As with most comments on here, I was devastated. I really felt like I was prepared for the test, and obviously I was not! I felt like i didn't know the answer to over half the questions. But i always did really well on practice tests. I did the Fitzgerald review course and had no doubts that I knew all the information. If anyone has tips on what I can do to better prepare I would really appreciate it!

So sorry to hear you did not pass, but this too shall pass. You WILL be successful next time. Take a few days away from studying, cry, yell, feel sorry for yourself then get back at it. Find out your weak areas and study, study, study. APEA.com has a great question bank where you can chose what area you want to test yourself on and the number of questions. Everything happens for a reason and God didn't bring you this far to leave you.

aslingtl

12 Posts

Thanks, tinabeanrn. I am going to try to focus on the Barkley material more. I believe his material is more focused on the ancc exam. I made a list of some things that were on my last test that I was unsure about such as the Chinese beliefs and many herbs uses such as black cohosh. The biggest part of that test seemed to be based on things like case mgmt, quality of care, risk mgmt and roles of the np. I did not study/ focus on this much before I tested last time so I will do a more study regime for this. The research designs kind of three me off as well so I will just have to study more. It is just taking a big toll on my life, marriage and everything else. I have never been this bad off. And when you don't have money it seems like everyone is fighting. I have tried to get several jobs and none of them have worked out. I have to pay 340 just to take it again. I am upset and a little mad at myself but I know god will move in this. He has a perfect plan for my and my family. It just waiting and the standing still part so god can move. Just pray for my family and I. We really need it. And if anyone knows anyone interested in study material such as m. Fitzgerald CDs (new update,2011 with 17 CDs) her question preparation book, leiks book, and A. hollister question preparing book. I will be selling them for 325.00 all together. Thanks everyone.

Jane33 RN

48 Posts

kourt2213,

I am sorry to hear that you did not pass the exam. That is a very tough exam. I know just how you feel. You did prepare for the test its just when axiety sets in it makes you feel like you don't know the answers. Look at my previous posts regarding how I studied. I did the Fitzgerald CDs. I thought they were good but I felt that Maria Leiks review was better fit to prepare me for the AANP exam. I am praying for you and I believe that you will pass that test! Don't give up! Don't over do it! Study for a couple hours a day especailly areas on the test that you felt you were really weak in. If you take that exam again you will see the same material presented in a different way. You can do it! I am praying for you!

Jane33 RN

48 Posts

Aslingtl,

Please be encouraged! I know just how you feel. Failing the exams took a toll on me personally. I put out so much money that I didn't feel like I would ever recover! Not to mention the stress and heartache!But God works all things out for your good! When you put this behind you you will appreciate God even more! This is a test from GOD! This situation may feel overwhelming but it is a small situation. There is nothing to hard or big for God! God bless.

Lovanurse

113 Posts

Specializes in Community Health.

This website is a great resource for the ANCC or AANP exam! The questions were so similar to the exam, it was scary. If you decide to buy the questions, buy all of them instead of one at a time (like I did) because it costs alot more money. it is well worth the $112!FamilyNPprep.com - Login

Tinabeanrn

337 Posts

Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

Aslingtl, post a thread that you are selling them on here. I know its been a rough road. I'm struggling trying to make ends meet and borrowing $$ like crazy. And I'm not even In your same boat. I passed way back in May. and it has taken me this long to start working. but the huge gap is really taken a toll on my life. my student loans will be due momentarily. so believe me I understand your pain. it will get better for both of us. We just gotta keep your head up . you and your family are in my prayers please keep me and my family in yours :).

I'm taking the Adult AANP in 1 week...I've done Fitzgerald's CDs and review book, as well as Leik's review book. Has anyone taken the Adult AANP exam recently and can help narrow in on specific areas that were on your test???

I'm aware that every test is different, but it might put me at ease to review specifics before next week.

MLGDNP12

20 Posts

Hi mbrady,

I failed the ANCC in June and took it again on 9/10/12 and passed. I also took the AANP on 8/27/12 and passed. I took both because since I failed in June I was afraid that I would fail again so I created a back up plan. It is best to study using the online resource that I used. Its called familynpprep.com. A friend of mine recommended it and it became a staple in my studying. Its mock exams online that are timed. you can buy them in bundles specifically for AANP or ANCC. You can also use a discount code for 10% off the price of the practice exams. It is SAVE-SLLT. I also used and recommend the Marye Kellerman's Necessary Np book because it had LOTS of the ethical, theory and Np role. You can only buy it from her website though. necessaryworkshop.com. I hope that this helps...I know it helped me greatly.

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