AANP test

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Woo-hoo!

I passed AANP test with a score of 725 out of 800!

Test was not difficult, it only took me 1.5 hours instead of 3 hours to finish my 150 questions, including a bathroom break.

This was my study plan:

1) Took the entire APEA Q-bank (over 3200 questions), found couple of errors in a few questions, otherwise it is a pretty good resource if you read rationales and copy them into word document for studying later (I bought the Q-bank in April of 2016 and paid $219 for 4 month access). When working with the Q-bank, you will see that there are 2 separate sets of questions - Management and Assessment. I was choosing option "tutor" (which shows explanations) and option "questions never seen" for both areas. When no "questions never seen" are left, go for the option "missed questions".

2) Leik review book and questions in the end of the book - it has a few typos and inconsistencies, but it is a great resource for the test, a lot of questions on actual exam were written exactly in the format presented in her book. She also gives excellent tips on which answers NOT to chose (obscure exotic diseases/disorders, etc.)

3) Took complimentary practice tests on BoardsVitals, AANP certification and other review websites.

4) Watched videos for USMLE step I (cardiac murmurs, respiratory, etc.), Stanford Medicine 25 videos and orthopedic and neuro exam videos. Helps to understand material rather than memorizations/mnemonics.

5) Re-read Fitzgerald review book with questions (I used it throughout my last 2 semesters in school).