Failed ANCC FNP by 5 points!!!!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Failed ANCC FNP by 5 points!!!! I seriously almost died when the lady gave me the piece of paper that reviewed I failed by only 5 points!!!! What can I do now?! At first I was shocked and pissed and now I'm just frustrated and devastated...should I completely give up on my dream of being an NP???? How should I go back and study again!? I'm so lost and disappointed in myself. I would like help/advice on a study calendar...I work full time, wife and mommy to a 9 month old...I could REALLY use some encouraging words and advice. Thanks in advance!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Oh gosh - I'm so very sorry. Agree how frustrating. I moved this to the Student NP forum for more current advice.

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Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry :( How frustrating!!

It is totally understandable that you feel disappointed and discouraged. You studied so hard and had so much hope in passing. But I don't think you should give up, however. Even if you failed it by 50 points, I would say, Don't give up! No one really talks about it, but I imagine people fail the exam more than we know. It's like the NCLEX--no one talks about when they fail it, except anonymously. I know that probably doesn't make you feel any better, but it's more about letting you know you're not alone.

Is there a way you can find out where the five points were lacking, or is it like the NCLEX? I have at least a year before taking the boards for NP, so I don't know enough about the exam.

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