Failed Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (CPNP-PC) Exam - Tips for Retesting

[tee03]

Does anyone have any tips for retesting. I have failed my cpnp-pc again and need some direction. Any advice is appreciated!

[LonieDowns]

Hi tee, I have also failed twice. It has been a very difficult struggle. I've done Barkley and Fitzgerald. I've done the pncb modules multiple times, I have SEVERAL note cards. On both attempts I was within 16 points from passing, but no success. I had accepted a position which was retracted, making it even harder to keep pushing. Now to 90 days wait time. I was so sure the last was going to say pass, and sure enough it said fail. I've now bought the Flagg and napnap review. I'm not sure I can handle seeing fail again. Please let me know if you get any good tips. 

[CEL_28]

Hi @LonieDown, and @tee03,  

I also didn't pass the PNCB exam. I used all of the NP Sarah Michelle Review (AKA) Rosh Review, which predicted a 91% chance of passing. In addition, I completed both the Fitzgerald and Flagg review programs. I don't know what to do next. 😞

[LonieDowns]

@CEL_28 it's easier said than done, but keep your head up. I originally used all your same resources (Fitzgerald, Barkley, and rosh), all pncb practice exams, plus had made hundreds of note cards. Failing not once, but twice had me defeated. In between my 2nd and 3rd attempt, I purchased the napnap review (not live), the purple book, and pocket prep as my last hope. I focused primarily on napnap, then went through all the questions in the purple book (finding many areas where I questioned the answers -which made me dive deeper), and while doing those when I would want a break, I would focus on answering questions on the pocketprep app (premium). Prior to my exam I had gone through every question in the app and if I missed one, I redid it until I achieved 100% on all questions. It was a tough journey, but I'm happy to say I passed. Hang in there. It is a tough exam, but it is also only that - an exam. You will have your entire career to continue feeding your knowledge. Plus an entire group of colleges with you to help you grow and succeed wherever your journey takes you. You've got this!