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.
haruko_joolie
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Hi could you send me your email?