Published Jul 1, 2015
winnieyippooh
71 Posts
I passed the board few days ago and would like to share how I prepared for the exam.
ANCC review workshop - Recommended. I attended a two-day PMHNP review workshop hosted by the ANCC. We went through the entire exam content. The workshop gave me directions on where and how to begin studying for the exam. It's a rather expensive class, but it worth every penny.
ANCC practice exam questions - Recommended. These are practice questions you purchase through the ANCC website. They are very similar to the actual exam. I bought both the PMHNP and PMHCNS for practice purpose. Again expensive, but worth the money.
Barkley and Associates - Recommended. I brought the home study package and the CD sets on eBay. I studied the materials twice before I took the exam.
Anccprep.com - I bought some of the practice questions which are nothing like the actual exam. COMPLETELY waste of money!
Barnstormin' PMHNP
349 Posts
Congratulations! I take it next summer, and I was wondering about the review workshop. How do you find out where they are offered and when? Thanks for sharing!
The workshop information is posted on the ANCC website. The next one is on July 27th to 28th in Nashville, TN.
exnavygirl-RN
715 Posts
Thank you! I'm starting PMNP program this fall.
Pamela Valle
1 Post
Question I am going to take the AANP exam next month and I wanted to find a study partner for the FNP. What do you guys think about that? Is it needed or just study and review? Pam Valle
Hi Pam, I think it depends on your study style. I prefer study alone, so I didn't have a study partner nor a group.
illcleff
85 Posts
Thanks for sharing. I'm taking mine in a few weeks.