ANCC or AANP Exam - Which to take???

elFNP · Jul 11, 2004

I took both the ANCC and the AANP certification. They were both pretty well rounded. Neither had a whole lot of growth and development which a lot of test takers devote a fair amount of time toward. I think the ANCC was easier than the AANP. If you have a job lined up and you needs your test results in a timely manner, take the ANCC. I got results back in 4 days. The AANP lets you know immediately after answering the last question your prelim results (It will say: Your prelim score indicates you have passed), but getting those results on paper will take nearly 4-8 weeks. If you have any other questions send me a message.

lalaxton · Jul 12, 2004

I'm curious, why did you take both ANCC and AANP?

MelissaCT · Jun 15, 2006

Has anyone taken either of these RECENTLY? As in 2006?

:)

ERNP · Jun 15, 2006

I took ANCC. Dont know there is any difference.

amcdannp · Oct 25, 2006

Bump.

I came here looking for the same answer. I'll be graduating in Dec with my adult np degree. I already have a job lined up post graduation, but can't determine which certification to sit for. Does it matter? Pros/Cons? Is one supposedly easier than the other?

sailornurse · Oct 29, 2006

I was told by my faculty advisor & director of FNP program to take ANCC as this indicates you have a Masters. I believe (someone please confirm) that the other exam does not require Masters.

Editorial Team / Admin · Oct 29, 2006

The AANP exam is for Master's prepared NPs in Adult and Family Practice. But, NPs in other disiciplines may petition to sit for the exam.

http://www.aanp.org/Certification/Reciprocity.htm

I, too, suggest the ANCC examination.

luanne123 · Mar 9, 2007

I will be graduating in May, Adult NP. I was thinking of signing up for both exams. Any advice would be appreciated.

Luanne

maikranz · Mar 10, 2007

I took both the ANCC and the AANP certification. They were both pretty well rounded. ........the ANCC. I got results back in 4 days. The AANP lets you know immediately after answering the last question your prelim results (It will say: Your prelim score indicates you have passed), but getting those results on paper will take nearly 4-8 weeks. ...

Then the continuing ed requirements start..........

luanne123 · Mar 11, 2007

Thank you!

joyrochelle · Nov 27, 2007

Bump!

And why would you take both? as someone else asked..... :)

So for those that did take both, I would like to hear of any other comparisons that you may have noted. Thanks! :monkeydance: