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Greetings,
I took the ANCC Certification today. OHHHHHHHH So close!
I failed (337.. needed minimum of a 350). I don't want to discuss the specifics of the test, because I am not supposed to!
I recently returned 2 weeks ago from Iraq, so honestly I could have studied more for this exam. I thought it was rather hard.
My 2 study supplies were the
1. ANCC Informatics Nurse Online Narrated Review Course
This course contains the same content as our popular Review Seminars, with the voice over of an instructor talking the student through the material. CNE contact hours included.
2. Informatics Nurse Exam Secrets - Mometrix Media
I chiefly used #1. I felt like it was a decent review, but didn't expand on some areas that I needed for the test. I listened to all 10 modules, but honestly a huge chunk of my questions were not covered in that review course.
What else would you recommend that I purchase to study?
Since I am so close, I plan on retaking the test within 90 days. I am just going to hit the books hard and improve the score.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
I completely agree and felt the same way when I reached half way of the exam. "Crap, where's the content that I studied?" And yes, the narrative review was annoyingly scattered and confusing. I'm taking the test in November because the study group call lectures lasts for 8 weeks (1 conference call /weekly). I guess I can go by the program handbook supplied. Is this what you did? In any case, thanks for responding and thanks for shedding some light at the end of this ANCC exam tunnel. Oh, and thank you for the tip about the freebie.
I actually think the narrative review hurt more than helped me! The way the Life Cycle was presented was out of order and confusing. I left the test thinking "Nothing I studied was on the test?!"The study group material was very reflective of the exam. I don't think you have to wait until November. Take it in October.
I took mine the morning after the last study group lecture.
You are so close!
By the way, since you failed the test, the study group should be free. Mine was.
Thanks,
I completely agree and felt the same way when I reached half way of the exam. "Crap, where's the content that I studied?" And yes, the narrative review was annoyingly scattered and confusing. I'm taking the test in November because the study group call lectures lasts for 8 weeks (1 conference call /weekly). I guess I can go by the program handbook supplied. Is this what you did? In any case, thanks for responding and thanks for shedding some light at the end of this ANCC exam tunnel. Oh, and thank you for the tip about the freebie.
Yes, that is what I did (went by the program handbook) . I thought it was fairly easy the second time around.
I also bought this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0135043948/
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (4th Edition) [Paperback]
Which is an easy read. Honestly if you pay attention to that study group you should be 80 percent there. No sweat!
Another tip. I recorded the study group. I called in via skype and used the sound recorder on my computer. I then listened to it later and uploaded it to my ipod so I could listen to it in the car/exercising.
I hate to complain about the ANCC narrative review, but I thought it was awful. Good luck!
I just completed my NI exam and passed!!!!!!Woohooo!!! For those who are planning on taking the exam, I highly recommend taking the Informatics Nursing Study Group by Marisa L. Wilson DNSc, MHSc, RN-BC. It's an 8 week course, but definitely worth the time. In addition, I recommend purchasing the 150 sample exam that ANCC provides. I learned a lot from it and gave me the opportunity to practice on my test taking skills. Good Luck!!
Congrats on obtaining your nursing informatics certification NIin Help!!!
Other resources for studying for and passing the NI cert exam are taking a WINI (who knows what WINI stands for?) or the Nursing Informatics Boot Camp seminar.
For those interesting in obtaining certification in Nursing Informatics see:
http://data.memberclicks.com/site/car/Vol_26_No_3.pdf
page 10 titled: "How to Successfully Pass the Nursing Informatics Certification Exam"
Enjoy!
I just completed my NI exam and passed!!!!!!Woohooo!!! For those who are planning on taking the exam, I highly recommend taking the Informatics Nursing Study Group by Marisa L. Wilson DNSc, MHSc, RN-BC. It's an 8 week course, but definitely worth the time. In addition, I recommend purchasing the 150 sample exam that ANCC provides. I learned a lot from it and gave me the opportunity to practice on my test taking skills. Good Luck!!
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I am in the exact same situation!
I bought the practice questions from ANCC - $99 for 150 practice questions!!
Not sure how helpful they will be... will find out during the test in March, I guess!
I know this is an old post but just wondered if you still have the information for the site for the study group?
1. THIS is the next webinar that is planned. It's being facilitated by Eleanor Hunt, MSN, RN, BC & Freida Pemberton, EDD, PHD, RN-BC this time around.
2. You can always check THIS PAGE for the next webinar when this one is over
ChristopherMSN
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I actually think the narrative review hurt more than helped me! The way the Life Cycle was presented was out of order and confusing. I left the test thinking "Nothing I studied was on the test?!"
The study group material was very reflective of the exam. I don't think you have to wait until November. Take it in October.
I took mine the morning after the last study group lecture.
You are so close!
By the way, since you failed the test, the study group should be free. Mine was.
Thanks,