FNP ANCC/ANNP ADVICE FOR EXAM 2021

[Cat Trix]

Took ANCC-FNP DECEMBER 2021 & passed

I just wanted to share my experience on how I passed my FNP boards! The first thing I did was to isolate myself from my social/work life. I made sure to be off from work so I would have at least 3 consecutive weeks off. So here’s what I did: 

Graduated in May 2021

Procrastinated & did the Fitzergald program (5 months to finish because I didn’t focus)

Scored a 73% on the end exam, which is a “likely” to pass score. I didn’t like fitzgerald, because it didn’t really cover that much.

I did 3 consecutive weeks of Leik and it was my bible! I read it cover to cover. I also had a study partner, which kept me focused. We purchased the Leik app ($70 one time purchase as well), which had loads of questions. LEIK has exam tips, which is basically what’s on the boards.

We watched APEA Ameolies videos, but it was overkill. I did two predictor APEA exams, scored low 60s, felt awful. The questions were bizarre.

Do Leik ! There are a few typos, which would make me laugh, but overall excellent book. You have to read the book one time while taking notes. then read the exam tips. while reading each chapter, do the app questions. save the online tests (online access via textbook) for the end. Leik gives you 4 tests with the ANCC and ANNP verisions.

Regardless, you can get any question but remember common diseases occur commonly so focus more on what primary care sees—-skin, HTN, diabetes. lots of BPH questions too random

Just read the entire leik book while taking notes, the book has an online access that will provide questions. do all the questions and read rationales.

YOU GOT THIS! I am an average student who procrastinated and I passed. I was playing the R Kelly I believe I can fly and the lyric “I believe in me.” that’s all you need! to believe in yourself.

All the best!

[JLBSN55, BSN]

Hello,

I may have over prepared, but I passed the AANP exam on first try and thought it was way easier than what I was expecting. I read the fitzgerald book as part of my last course which breaks it down by system and then every section has questions after, like total between 100-200 question every body system and then tells you the rationale. I also read the Leik book, which I did mostly the online version or the app, which is basically an ebook but with lots of other perks, like it gives you a tracker type option which lets you input your estimated test date and then it tells you how much you have to do per day to meet you goal,  you read on a topic and then get questions after with rationale. I also did a Hollier review, and its nice, not boring, does not make me want to fall asleep and Amelie does a great job of breaking things down so they make sense. Out of all of these I liked the Leik and the Hollier review best, then the fitzgerald book. As for the price, Leik is like $70 and a Hollier review course runs you about $300-500 depending what option you are getting,, and fitzgerald book is like $80-$90. I did all three, looking back and had to choose only one taking price into consideration, then Leik would probably be the one, but I honestly enjoyed all three.