Failed the AANP and ANCC

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Hello everyone

So I took the AANP in March 2011 after taking the Fitz course, and failed (personally I didn't think I was ready), but I thought I would try. Then I purchased the Barkley Assoc CD and Home Course and studied better from his work. So in Aug, 2011, I took the ANCC and it was FULL of ethical, cultural, and Standard of Nursing questions, all of which I didn't study; hence I failed again. I'm sooo sad and ready to give up. But I worked so hard. I have two small children and really need to pass. I'm losing hope...Did anyone else fail more than once? Is there hope? Any help is good help. Thank you!!!

hello,

I have a slew of questions . [email protected]

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hello,

I have a slew of questions . [email protected]

Are you referring to practice questions? I have lost count of how many I have taken!! I retest tomorrow and panic has indeed set in!

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Interesting read. Thanks to everyone who posted. I am learning a lot.

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Specializes in medical surgical.

It is possible to have test anxiety and not be able to pass. A friend of mine had her doc prescribe a med for her to take on test day--she passed.

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Specializes in medical surgical.

And I thought the Fitzgerald book and questions were good. Also I attended the seminar, though I hear the CD's are the same material. We had a study group for the test and quizzed each other. We also studied the material together and we all passed! If you took the Hesi exam for NP's it is a very good predictor of pass rate.

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Please tell me more on the questions being so similar to the exam! i have 12 days before i test!

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Failed the AANP today! SO bummed! Scared to try again!

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Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

RNOB, did you feel prepared for the test? How did you prepare?

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Tinabeanrn,

I did feel prepared. At the end of test I actually thought, wow this isn't as hard as I expected it to be. I felt good hitting the submit button. Crazy thing is that the questions that I have looked up that I can remember I seemed to have gotten correctly. I used the Fitzgerald CD's, Hollier & Leik books & went back to my pharm, Bates assessment, & a primary care book that we used during the program. I made A's throughout the program. How do I prepare for the next exam? Will the next exam be any easier? I have a job waiting for me. Completely bummed right now!

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I also paid for the sample test on the AANP site.

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Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

Don't stress...I know its easier said than done. Keep studying. You don't need any more study materials. They will send you a letter letting you know your score and where you need to strengthen. Get a study partner. Dust yourself off and take it again. You will pass

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quick question- did you have to take your att letter with you or just your IDs? I cannot find my ATT and I test tomorrow. Go figure. :(

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