Failed PMHNP - need advice please

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Hi,

I scored in the 80's and 90's on BoardVitals and ANCC practice exams but I failed the test. I did horrible in Policy. My diagnostic information is below. Can someone guided how I can increase my Professional Role and Policy? The questions were completely different from what I was studying.

I would appreciate any help!

thanks

Sarah

Diagnostic Information
Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing - High
Professional Role and Policy - Low
Independent Practice Competencies - Medium

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Specializes in Behavioral health.

Hi Sarah:

What was the source of the ANCC questions? The one's in the review official book or the one's sold on the ANCC website?

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Hi, thank you for replying. I bought the online ANCC test bank. The policy questions were totally different and twisted around. The online were pretty straightforward and I scored upper 80s on them. That is why I am shocked and depress right now.

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Specializes in Behavioral health.

It's a temporary setback nothing more.

Some options to consider:

1. Get the official ANCC review book. It also has questions and goes over the theory in bulleted summary form. I find it overpriced so borrow or rent a copy.

2. Find a NP Role and theory text closely aligned to the test blueprint and review the content. Again borrow or rent. Your school library should have plenty to choose from.

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Thank you for your help!

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Specializes in Behavioral health.

You're welcome

Hopefully others will also post some ideas too. If I see anything else I'll reach out to you. Let us know how things are going.

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Thank you for your kindness!

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Specializes in ICU, trauma, neuro.

There is an app called “PocketPrep” that has about 600 questions with rationales. It is only about $40.00 and would make a good supplement.

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Thank you. I bought that but policy questions were not like the test. ?

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Specializes in ICU, trauma, neuro.

There is one called the Lantern review for 200 which specifically references covering policy in detail. My wife ONLY did BoarsVitals ( every question and reviewed her misses questions after the first run through) She was only getting about 65th and passed in 2016. There is also Barkley’s which I hate ( we had to do there pre and post test in school), but I would buy it as well. Remember it’s far better to fail the board than to have failed in school. Also don’t forget that Boardvital has a money back guarantee which I would claim.

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Thank you!

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Specializes in kids.

If you a can attaned a review by Dr Wendy Wright APRN, she is a rock star!!!

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