PMHNP exam

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So I took and passed the PMHNP ANCC certification examination earlier today.

How I prepared

-I used the Fitzgerald workbook with the CDs that I purchased from Amazon. I listened to this 2 times

- used the ANCC course manual which I also bought off Amazon. Read it cover to cover

- upon graduation, my school organized and ANCC review course for us and we got a handbook with that. Read over that once.

- Bought Barkley 2 set questions ( $30 each)

- Bought ANCC practice tests online $125 ( 2 set questions 59% and 60%) - close to questions on the test

- Bought 15 bundle questions from anccprep.com --not too helpful. Safe up your money

- NCLEX review books from undergrad - just for practice. Nothing like the test questions obviously.

- Did the free practice tests on the ANCC website for each specialty. -- helpful. Saw 4-5 questions exactly from those tests.

God luck with anyone out there preparing to take the test. Don't panic. Information on the test although broad was not to bad.

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Congrats!

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Specializes in psychiatric.

Thank You illcleff, I sit for my PMHNP boards next summer, I appreciate the tips. Congratulations!

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@ barnstormin', BSN, RN and ICURN7 thanks. Its such a great and relaxing feeling. Good luck

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Specializes in Psychiatric and emergency nursing.
So I took and passed the PMHNP ANCC certification examination earlier today.

How I prepared

-I used the Fitzgerald workbook with the CDs that I purchased from Amazon. I listened to this 2 times

- used the ANCC course manual which I also bought off Amazon. Read it cover to cover

- upon graduation, my school organized and ANCC review course for us and we got a handbook with that. Read over that once.

- Bought Barkley 2 set questions ( $30 each)

- Bought ANCC practice tests online $125 ( 2 set questions 59% and 60%) - close to questions on the test

- Bought 15 bundle questions from anccprep.com --not too helpful. Safe up your money

- NCLEX review books from undergrad - just for practice. Nothing like the test questions obviously.

- Did the free practice tests on the ANCC website for each specialty. -- helpful. Saw 4-5 questions exactly from those tests.

God luck with anyone out there preparing to take the test. Don't panic. Information on the test although broad was not to bad.

Thanks for posting this. I'll be starting my PMHNP program in a couple of days and will be set to graduate in about 2 years, assuming I can find preceptors (as apparently there's a drought in my area). Congrats on passing the test, and best of luck with your future endeavors!

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THanks for the information. I will be taking exam in approximately 3-4 weeks. My friend took today and failed reporting that the test majority was therapy/counseling. After talking to others and reading comments, I do believe it must be a surprise.

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THanks for the information. I will be taking exam in approximately 3-4 weeks. My friend took today and failed reporting that the test majority was therapy/counseling. After talking to others and reading comments, I do believe it must be a surprise.

What did your friend use to prepare? Did they do an online or B an M school?

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