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AANP 2016

I just passed AANP boards today, I am officially a FNP-C!!!! I promised myself that when I did that I would "pay it forward" and post a thread (I came to this site MANY times to see what others were posting/asking about boards).

I will be honest and admit that this was my second time taking AANP boards (never attempted ANCC). I failed the first time about a month ago, and was ABSOLUTELY devastated! I couldn't understand how this happened! I had previously took the live Fitzgerald class, plus ordered her practice book from Amazon, and bought a bundle package from APEA. While I was absolutely heartbroken, I was happy to know that I wasn't that far off from passing (I got a 474).

So, I was determined to reevaluate how I studied and retest in one month. What I believe really made the difference was Leik's book! I don't want to sound like a sales representative, but her exam tips and straight-to-the-point facts were right on! I even saw a couple of the practice questions on the exam!

In addition, I also used APEA again (bought another monthly bundle) and bought quite a few practice exams (2 from APEA, both the family and adult-gero practice exam from AANP), and 1 practice exam from Barkley. While this did become pricey, it paid off when I saw "PASSED" on the screen!

Words of advice...study, study, study your weak areas. When taking these practice exams, really look at what areas you are low in. I hope that this long thread helps someone who is sitting for boards soon. Good luck to everyone reading this!

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    Congratulations to you. Great job! :)

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    Congrats!!

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    Thank you, I just bought the Leik's book, I wished I had this book during classes!

    I have failed the first and found out I took the wrong test...So I am totally stressed. I have not tried APEA so will check that out! Thank you!

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    And Congratulations! Can't imagine how you must feel to have your life back

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    Congratulations to you!!!

    I did the Fitzgerald online NP review and found most of the answers on the exam!!!

    I also studied quite a bit.

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    I just failed the AANP April 18th, 2016. It was very devastating for me. I have studied like I have never studied before. I woud like t know if your two tests were very similiar, Im not expecting the same questions, but 2 Asthma, 2 Pneumonia, 4 STD's and so on?????? I have taken Hollier three times and reviewing the Leik book, completed all 700 practice questions from leik.... and so on.... What am I doing so wrong?

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    Congrats to you, Salute to you for going full force again, good luck in your future endeavors.....

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    @Dmswoman

    The Fitzgerald online review worked for me. I'm not soliciting but most of the questions were on the exam. Also depending on what versions of the Leik book you have, some of the content is not up to date.

    Don't give up.

    Mall the best to you!!!

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    Can you tell me which Leik book you used? Congrats!

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    I too failed the AANP exam April 29, 2016. I barely made it home. Letter stated 459. All I can think of is how did this happen....Fitzgerald review, Leik review, Exam edge test.....I know I am old and have test anxiety but could I truly be this non-comprehending of the information? I am scheduled again soon and would like to know if you found out if test are similar because some of the questions I had made absolutely no common sense and I can not figure out how to prepare for this. I won't lie..I am so scared that every moment I am not studying I have caused another failure. I go to sleep listening to Fitzgerald, I have went to PRN at work so I can stay home and re-read and complete study guides from Leik and exam edge....Can anyone please help? ***Congratulations to all those before me that have passed and moved on to a more peaceful sleep.

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    Congratulations. Thank you for the information.

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    @CaNP

    When did you take the exam? I am doing the online Fitzgerald now and I feel like it's very helpful. How long did you wait to take the exam after you finished the online Fitzgerald? Did you use any other books/resources?

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