How to Study for the Theory Portion of the ANCC exam?

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How should I focus my study to cover the 50% theory content of the ANCC exam? I have three exam prep books but none address the theory portion of the test. :eek:

I've reviewed and studied some research terminology, medicare /medicaid coverage, advanced directives and therapeutic communication.

Any other ideas / suggestions on what / how to study for this portion of the test?

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By theory do you mean ethics, practice guidelines, etc? If so, look at the ANA publications that cover ethics, standards of conduct, etc.

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Order the ANCC book off their website and a lot of it is covered in the first 50 pages

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Thanks,

I took the exam and passed. I had three review books in addition to other resources and none helped me in preparation for the theory portion of the exam. I have practiced as a nurse practitioner for three years and felt many of the questions on the exam were so unrelated to anything I might actually use in practice. I also took the AANP exam... much more clinical, an appropriate test in preparation for practice. Hopefully will never have to take the ANCC exam again. Good luck to others - and if anyone else has found the ANCC book helpful please post to help others!

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