How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

[beckyfnp]

I've heard Margaret Fitzgeralds stuff is the best but seems like ANCC's stuff would focus more on the test content. I just graduated with my MSN FNP and want to get certified on the first try. Any suggestions?

[MistieFNP]

Awe, NewGrad! Ur soo sweet...yes, the 14th was the date however I did reschedule for next Thursday the 22nd. I am such a WUSS! It's making me nuts!

[cameron46]

Wait a go DoJo! I agree with you; the exam is quite challenging.

I studied extensively and didn't feel great about the experience- which is rather unique for me.

Having completed a rigorous Masters NP program in Canada- we don't obtain our results for about 2 months.

I found Leik (print) & Fitzgerald (audio) useful for consolidating the medical content that you need to brush up on.

Unfortunately the overwhelming part of the exam is on extraneous content related to the NP role/decision making, ethics, culture and policy- at times too ambiguous; at times extremely detailed- not fun.

[lovely30]

Kellynp,

How was you retake test? I am retaking it soon too!!!

thanks

[newgrad13]

MistieRN,

I'm rooting for you to have a great test day tomorrow, keep us posted. I bet you will be so glad to be done studying. I know you are well prepared.

[MistieFNP]

I passed my AANP today! Woo Hoo!!!

[FNPGrad]

:hpygrp: :hpygrp: :hpygrp: :hpygrp:

:ancong!:

[newgrad13]

A great big congratulations, MistieRN!!! I'm so happy for you. Did you think the test was tough?

[Kangoshi_]

Hi Mistie!!!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got your message this morning and perhaps your good wishes helped me too! hooray!!!!!

how did you celebrate?!??!

[Kangoshi_]

hey newgrad13,

i took it yesterday too (passed) and i thought it was pretty hard. i studied for quite a while too. i'm really interested to see what the statistical breakdown of my performance was.

if there are any questions i can answer, lemme know!

[newgrad13]

Kangoshi,

A great big congratulations to you too! So great to have it "over" with. I didn't receive any kind of a breakdown, just my official certificate. You can go to the ANCC website and order a verification (you get one free) if you need it for an employer or to send to your state board. Apparently, you only get a breakdown of the score when you don't pass the ANCC. It would be interesting to know which MSN and dnp programs have the best pass rates for the certification exams.

[Bidwillty]

I passed ANCC today, strangest exam ever, lots of theory, research related questions. Good luck to whoever has still got to do it, I am glad that monkey is off my back.

[dojo2]

congratulations MistieRN on passing your exam.