Always on the border of failing... need some help

[lalamcd]

So. I'm going into the 2nd clinical semester for FNP and I barely passed the last clinical class. To be fair, so did most of the rest of the class since the average of the class was 80. Anyways, I would like to decrease this particular stressor in my life. I study (a lot), don't change answers on the test, don't take too much time, but try to be thorough when reading the questions... and still don't do well. I know the FNP program is hard, but I would like to make a comfortable B. I really learn best by taking sample tests/quizzes and using a study guide. Here's where the question comes in: what am I missing? The book that I have (Primary Care: The art and practice of nursing- Dunphy) has a study guide that looks home-made and gets horrible reviews. I was thinking of getting a different book that has a study guide. Any thoughts from you straight A peeps?

[futureeastcoastNP]

What program are you in?

[BostonFNP, APRN]

Get the Fitzgerald review book and use it to supplement your class work.

I know you didn't ask for it but I am compelled to say it: I strongly suggest that you study to fully learn and understand the material not just to pass the test.

[newFNP2015]

I did not like the Dunphy text. However, I used it when I needed it and it generally answered the question I had. I use a 2010 Fitzgerald book that I got for cheap at the beginning of my program. Reading through the separate sections and answering topic specific questions is generally helpful and it is not uncommon to find similar questions on an exam. I also like the 5 minute clinical consult for reference (no questions) which I got for about $20 because the cover was "damaged" (barely). I find that NetCE has a lot of good information that you can access for free if you don't need credit. You can read them online or get individual topics from iBooks and probably Kindle as well. These come with usually around 20 topic specific questions with answers. It tells you which section each question is answered in so that you can review if you missed it.

[Palliative Care, DNP]

You can have an 80%? We have to have a minimum of 83%