Passed the AANP FNP Exam

[DavidNP]

I passed the AANP last week and am now waiting for my "official" letter so I can apply to my BON.

I had no glitches in the application process. I had everything submitted so that all that the AANP needed after graduation May 10 was my final transcript. I received my authorization letter from Prometrics the last week of May.

There were many questions that I had to sit back and evaluate, I'm definitely glad reviewed a couple of weeks. Maybe I just barely passed, but I felt prepared. I was done in a little over 2 hours with taking time to review 15 or so questions I had marked. I changed only 2, then took a deep breath and clicked "end test". It then asked me if I wanted to take a survey on the testing experience! After that it "churned" for awhile and then the PASSED notification came up. I sat there for several minutes just looking at it and enjoying the moment.

To prepare I went through the 2008 Fitzgerald review CDs and workbook, then followed up with the questions and material in the Fitzgerald FNP review book. It is more in depth than the review course workbook. They

complement each other. (http://www.amazon.com/Practitioner-Certification-Examination-Practice-Preparation/dp/0803611595/ref=pd_sim_b_7)

I would also look up diseases and drugs on Epocrates Online as I went through the review. I have it on my iPod Touch, but the online outline format is more indepth and will be a good clinical resource for practice.

A few days before the exam I went through Maria Codina Leik's book linked below. It was perfect for reviewing key points. (http://www.amazon.com/Family-Nurse-Practitioner-Certification-Intensive/dp/0826102964/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1)

Now a few more days as a RN in the ED and then onto a new career in Internal Medicine!

[sally 1977]

I take it next week. Please Tell about the peds portion of the exam. I need help in that area... and CONGRATULATIONS:)

[DavidNP]

Know developmental milestones, the major diseases that cause rashes and how to distinguish them, cardiac defects and murmurs, ortho issues and diseases specific to peds. The references I listed cover these well. If I think of more I'll post more.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Congratulations.