Seriously!!! I'm going to vent quick. I don't know what it is that I'm not getting on these exams. I can't even get more than 60% of the questions right. I've been studying my butt off. I've done practice exams that all score high 580's and above. This test is ruining my life! I'm now home writing down all the questions that I can remember and know which ones that I've missed. But honestly I have no idea what more I can do.
I felt confident this time. Now every time I take this damn test all I feel is that I'm waiting for that "NOT PASSED" to slap me in my face.
I've gotten advice from others who have passed. I've done that. I've reviewed. I "felt" confident. I just don't know what more I can do?!
There is a module on the ANCC website that walks you through how to read the test questions and what key words and phrases they put in the questions that give you an indication of what kind of answer they are looking for. If you truly know your stuff, but are still failing the test, you may be missing something in how you are interpreting the questions.
Do you have a link? I tried searching but couldn't find it. Thanks.
Thanks for the reply. I feel like I know the information and confident in my knowledge. That's what kills me about this test is that I should be able to pass it. I feel over thinking the questions, over analyzing them, and thinking that they are trying to trick me is my problem. I need to go with my gut. I'll see if I can find that book. I do have Barkley review and the cds, and also the Leik book.
I got my results 479....strongest to weakest is.... Assessment, planning, diagnosis, and evaluation. So how can I improve on evaluation and diagnosis??
I want to say that I'm very sorry. I have attempted the AANP FNP exam twice and have not passed. I improved my scores the second time but just barely missed. What I plan on doing is taking the ANCC exam this time. I have chosen the exam because of my learning style and feel it may do the trick per se!
I second guess myself on tests, get very bad test anxiety and thought about getting something to help me. I don't test well and would rather have a paper test! I'm in the process of studying for the ANCC now and have ordered practice exams and hopefully this will do it.
I would suggest trying ANCC if you haven't considered it? I know this is hard and I'm trying remind myself that I passed school, did great in clinicals.....we just can't let this set us back and keep on pushing through : )
Thanks for the reply. I did take the ANCC once. For me I did not like it, but you may do very well on it. Good luck!! I'm actually going to meet with a lady (I'm not sure what her title would be called), but she helps you figure out the best way for you to learn/study for tests. She says that she has seen this a lot. People who have done well in school but have trouble with these types of tests. She recently helped a med resident pass their boards, and a lawyer with their bar exam. Trying to stay positive. Good luck to you as well.
I have failed AANP twice. I took the Hollier live review, which I loved, but obviously I have missed something. I thought for sure I was prepared the 2nd time, and I know how devastating it feels, and how dumb it makes you feel. I am an A student, and have NEVER failed anything. I recently did the Barkley live review, and felt it was overwhelming on Pediatrics, but did enjoy the last 2 days. I have Hollier CDs that I listen to daily, purchased Fitzgerald CDs on Ebay that I'm listening to, have the Leik book, have used APEA Qbank a month before the 2nd attempt, and I too am at a loss. I feel like maybe I need to start all over, which I am basically doing, but I feel defeated and deflated...and exhausted. I have truly studied. I would love to communicate with you through email, if you are open to that. [email protected].
Have you met with that lady yet? I failed ANCC by 13 pts and test again soon for AANP. My PCP prescribed me a few doses of an anxiety med and hope that will help. I get sick to my stomach just thinking about testing again but we can't give up!
No response from Wakes, so maybe she has passed. I am continuing to study and I am doing APEA Qbank for Pt Assess and Pt Managrment. (Purchased bundle). My goal is to retest in March, but I will not test until I am scoring really high on all protesting.
I also got a script for low dose propranolol and it did not work for me. I was so anxious. I got in the test and my brain just scrambled like eggs.
I wish there was someone close to Nashville that I could find to study with.
I feel as though I am in the same boat as many. I have taken the AANP twice, and the ANCC once. I have failed each time and it is devastating. I really do not know what else to do. I have practice tests daily, and pass them with flying colors. I have taken the Hollier review course, listened to fitzgerald CDs, and done the leik book from cover to cover. I guess at this point I am more confused than anything else. I know that I know the material, but I just cant seem to pass the certification test. I failed the ANCC exam by 3 points which was absolutely heartbreaking. I felt so much more confident with the ANCC exam than I did with the AANP exam. Any suggestions or advice for passing would be greatly appreciated!
Wakes
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Do you have a link? I tried searching but couldn't find it. Thanks.