Can NP work right after passing exam

[jillbug]

Hey all! I am scheduled to take the FNP exam in August! AACK!

IF I pass, when can i start work? I have a position available but MD and I are not sure if I can start right away or if I have to wait for the official paperwork.

Also... are the exam questions comparable to Fitzerald? I am scared to death of the exam! Any input will be greatly appreciated!

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[ANPFNPGNP]

Jillbug-good luck on your NP exam next month! :) How long did it take, in weeks, to hear that you could schedule your exam after you mailed in your application? I mailed mine in (for ACNP) exactly 6 weeks ago today and still nothing. I know they received all my materials because I called them 4 times, but I still am not authorized to schedule my exam and am getting so frustrated. Anyhow, good luck.

Christine

Hopefully you've heard something by now, but I can tell you that this is very common this year. I precept NP students and over one half of the new graduating class still haven't received their letters to test! I found out that there is a record number of NP's graduating this year and the AANP and the ANCC are seriously understaffed...especially the AANP. I know people who mailed their application to the AANP BACK IN MARCH so they could test during the summer "window," and they still haven't heard a word. Hopefully, you can work as a NP-Graduate in your state.

[christvs, DNP, RN, NP]

IN mo, i have to get the stuff saying I passed, then I have to fill out the application, and send in my money and apply for licensure. but it sure is a relief to have my test out of the way (I took it this past monday!) yeahh!!

Congratulations!!! Way to go!!!! :)

[DaisyRN, ACNP]

actually, "provisional" approval lets you practice as a np-graduate for up to one year. the "interim" approval is only good for a 90 day period.

right, that is what i said about interim... "aka 'interim approval' good for 90 days"... i just forgot to mention the 1 year for provisional.

thanks.

[jeepgirl, LPN, NP]

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congratulations !!! one more step down.

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when i tested (aanp) at the end a message popped up: ...you appear to have passed... does the test still do that?

was the test all multiple choice or has the format changed?

i tested with the pncb, because i am a pediatric nurse practitioner. it did did tell me that i passed at the end (immediately after). it was a multiple choice test.