Passed AANP 3/25/19. Study Tips.

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Hey everyone,

I just wanted to chime in because it was so helpful reading through allnurses forums when I was studying to get an idea of how and what to study. Everyone is right about the resources.

What I thought about AANP exam: It was definitely hard, but doable. Breakdown of Questions:

80 questions that were def in the review books

50 questions questions that I was mixed on

20 questions were things I never saw/reviewed

I think the goal is def try to know the stuff you CAN review b/c there’s always going to be stuff on the exam you’ve never encountered. So that’s the controllable.

Most helpful resources: APEA videos (Amelie Hollier) and Leik book (front to back)

Most helpful for questions: APEA practice book (all the questions and rationales) + APEA predictor exam (to check you knowledge gaps - tells you your weak areas). My goal was 70% or greater on each topic, if not, then I went back and reviewed some more.

Most “like” the real exam: Take a PSI practice test, so you get a feel for what the real exam is looking for, especially the way questions are worded and the kind of answers the real exam is looking for. Learn how to use “mark” function on PSI practice exam so you can go back and review a question you didn’t know.

I studied for about a month straight and I was weak in many areas. So it was definitely an intense month of studying. I remember some topics/questions from the exam, if you're taking the FNP AANP soon, PM me for that. Otherwise, I want to thank everyone on allnurses who contribute and help everyone else out.

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CONGRATS!

DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO DID PMHNP EXAM?

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Specializes in Hospice,LTC,Pacu,Regulatory,Operating room.

First , Congratulations!!!! second thank you for sharing.

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Specializes in Corrections, Public Health, Occupational Medicine.

Congrats!! I passed mine on 03/13. I did not do APEA but did Fitzgerald instead- information overload but the Leik book definitely helped. Also I bought exams from exam edge and some of the questions on the boards were exactly like Exam Edge questions!! Goodluck in your future endeavors.

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On 3/26/2019 at 4:33 PM, Ngosioke said:

CONGRATS!

DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO DID PMHNP EXAM?

Unfortunately, I don't. Good Luck though! ?

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On 3/28/2019 at 5:28 PM, thinbluelineRN said:

Congrats!! I passed mine on 03/13. I did not do APEA but did Fitzgerald instead- information overload but the Leik book definitely helped. Also I bought exams from exam edge and some of the questions on the boards were exactly like Exam Edge questions!! Goodluck in your future endeavors.

Thank you! and Congrats to you too!
Phew, now that studying is over, I feel like the stress is finally gone ?

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Thanks for all the tips! I just took the AANP FNP exam and unfortunately did not pass it, so if there are any other tips you can give me on what content was on your test, I would really appreciate it!

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Hi @Dkelly99 could send me a DM? I can send you what I remember.

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Sure, how do I send a dm? I tried the mail sign but it said I couldn’t send a personal message today. I just joined today so I’m not sure if that’s why?

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Congrats to all those who passed! My school has us doing the Fitzgerald review and it’s great but it is a lot of information. The Leik review is great as well, my question is how many hours a day did you guys study? Also I am studying by systems eg cardiac, HEENT, respiratory etc. I graduate in May and plan on giving my self 4-6 wks of studying.

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On 4/6/2019 at 12:13 PM, Cococure said:

Congrats to all those who passed! My school has us doing the Fitzgerald review and it’s great but it is a lot of information. The Leik review is great as well, my question is how many hours a day did you guys study? Also I am studying by systems eg cardiac, HEENT, respiratory etc. I graduate in May and plan on giving my self 4-6 wks of studying.

Hey, I did about 8 hours per day for about 20-25 days. I did intensive studying though. You probably don't have to go as intense as I did. Good Luck!

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Specializes in Icu.

Hi, I was trying to DM you for questions you remember on aanp but I am unable to compose messages. Can you DM with those questions that you remember?

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