AANP exam

[suprmedic]

OK- After reading so many threads on the AANP over the last few weeks here at allnurses I figured I would give my input. I graduated two weeks ago and took the exam today and passed.

Some quick reminders-

1. The pass rate is around 89-91% for the FNP exam- so relax-take a deep breath and remember that 9 out of 10 walk out of the testing room with a passing score.

2. Prepare as if you might be the 1 out of 10.

What I studied in the last 10 days?

I used the Leik intensive review- after each section I listened to the APEA/ Hollier CD that corresponded and then did the APEA questions book that corresponded to the subject. This reinforced each subject from different perspectives.

Practice exams?

I used the familynpprep- 10 pack- and consistently scored in the mid to high 70's (550ish)

During the summer quarter I took the AANP practice exam and got a 78 and

I took two APEA predictor exams- one I got a 75 and the other a 80 (school paid for it)

Accumulative effect-

For me- the practice tests prepared me for test environment and train of thinking for the exam- none of them mimicked the exam exactly- but together they were very helpful. Studying by reading each subject in Leik- then hearing them via the Hollier discs- then doing questions helped reinforce themes- some of which I had not looked at in quarters.

All in all I would say that- you can do this- organize your study method-and understand that- hey- if you do not pass the first time you can take it again.... this concept decreased my test day anxiety.

[liveloveenjoy, BSN, MSN, NP]

I'm using leik to review, how did u prepare for the drugs I'm trying to see if I need to read the whole book I have purchased a bundle of questions, do u feel the book question are better then the question bought on line. When u took the test did u feel ready. I set up multiple date to try to schedule but get close and push my schedule date out more, because I don't feel ready.

[suprmedic]

I don't think that you need to spend a ton of time preparing for medication questions- I did not read anything more than meds that were part of a treatment for whatever I was studying. I feel like the combination of the Leik and APEA question books worked well for me and the familynpprep was good, not great, in simulating the testing experience.

As far as feeling ready for the exam? No, I felt like I could have spent a few more weeks studying but I wanted to give it a shot.

[liveloveenjoy, BSN, MSN, NP]

thanks for the advise, im trying to prepare and set a date.

[aprnKate]

I'm using leik to review, how did u prepare for the drugs I'm trying to see if I need to read the whole book I have purchased a bundle of questions, do u feel the book question are better then the question bought on line. When u took the test did u feel ready. I set up multiple date to try to schedule but get close and push my schedule date out more, because I don't feel ready.

I didn't study much on pharmacology. I only studied what was in the Leik book and of course, know and be familiar with the guidelines and let that be your guide in answering treatment and how to manage health conditions. If you have the feeling that you are not ready then you are not ready. I felt ready when I reached a saturation and I was able to recite on top of my head common treatments for certain disease like first line and 2nd medication/treatment for STD, HTN, DM...etc.

If you see a certain condition/disease commonly in the clinic they will most likely ask you about that disease. Good luck on your test!