How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

Paulfnp-bc · Dec 7, 2011

Hello all,

Wanted to thank everyone in this forum. It was great advice before taking my ANCC FNP Certification Exam. I took most everyones advice and focused on Fitzgerald's Book and did lots of practice tests. I truly believe it helped me abundantly. I also did Hollier's exam, however felt that it was geared more towards someone who may be taking the AANP. Lots of theory and policy as well as ethics etc. Fitzgerald's website is a great tool to help with the ANCC FNP exam. Again, thanks to a great group, a bunch of awesome compassionate nurses here who truly care about others in helping them succeed. I am truly thankful!

Oh....yes, I passed last week!

Paul

JamieH · Dec 30, 2011

I am still trying to decide which exam to take, and the theory part of the ANCC makes me really nervous!! What types of questions did you encounter?? Do you remember any of them?? Any help would be MUCH appreciated....Thanks

Aussierules1985 · Aug 17, 2012

I am about to take the ANCC but already passed on first attempt the AANP. If you feel even tolerable at clinical knowledge, especially since we all have been studying for the last few years (well my case ) .. take the AANP. I took Amelie's review course and i'd just recommend that alone, best and easiest/simplest study guide ever but it was enough.

Either way good luck! Going insane attempting to crack the ANCC enigma that is scheduled for me next thursday!

mbrady · Aug 26, 2012

I am preparing to take AANC in few weeks. Thanks ...

kam37 · Oct 19, 2012

I am doing the exam in two weeks. The more questions I do the more I feel like I will never finish studying...Has anyone used the ANCC review book? Was is helpful? I also use Fitzgerald ... is it better?

Nelli17 · Jan 6, 2013

Hi! Don't look at the unsuccessful attempts at failure. They are not. You are enough to past the exam. Think of your 3 attempts as preparation to pass. Take some time away from everyone and your books. Clear your mind from all your thoughts about your past attempts and how you feel. Find a new place to start and add only positive thoughts and goals. You cannot look at it as failure because you did not fail. You are intelligent because you completed the program. Failure is for those who never tried and those who quit. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>> There is a saying that I found a few weeks ago and I want you to think about it as you prepare to take the exam and PASS!!!! Here is the quote by Samuel Becket. Think about it and reflect on how far you have come and how how far you are going to go!!!!!! Remember, You are Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter. Try Again. Fail Again. FAIL BETTER!!!! C'est la vie mon cherie

Nelli17 · Jan 6, 2013

I can certainly attest to APEA question bank online because the tutor mode allows you to solidify your studying by showing you the rationale right then and there. And you can also study the areas that you are weak in. You don't get that from the audio CDs or the review books. And besides, the online review is good practice for the real exam.

melanie4063 · Jan 30, 2013

If anyone has the Hollier CDs and would like to sale them, or trade them for the Fitzgerald CDs message me. Thanks

bamaRN08 · Feb 3, 2013

I took the ANCC exam on the 16th of January and passed the first time, its not too bad. I went to a Barkley review and felt very prepared for the exam after following all his tips.

ale022 · Feb 12, 2013

I took the ANCC exam on the 16th of January and passed the first time its not too bad. I went to a Barkley review and felt very prepared for the exam after following all his tips.[/quote']
Any pointers?

bamaRN08 · Feb 12, 2013

Study the barkley book, it was very helpful

NiqueNP Grad · Feb 13, 2013

Any suggestions on how to study for the health care delivery, therapeutic comm and research questions. I took the acute care ancc exam and scored low in these areas. I took the Barkely review as well.