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I am Not sure if this video by ZdoggMD has been shared here before but it’s eye opening informative please watch. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIiguDzp62b/?igshid=1krln5k6fl6ue https://fb.watch/2gVDnonB8z/

I think this is the video link Barbara was talking about at the 22minute mark Melanie Balestra talks about some great points on the AB 890 bill And also some eye opening talks also about the BRN being the interferer that slows NP progress and that we truly need our own board not just a committee the PA have their own board and it helps them advance more effectively.

Thank you guys and gals for the replies. California hopefully will have changes so that NPs can have some more freedeom and the MD lobbies will relax a little. There is such a shortage in all medical personnel accross the board and sadly also almost any indioensong business specially healthcare related is a nightmare in California to start and operate. From insurnace companies constantly trying to deny claims, even when you have contracts with their groups they still deny. Haha our clinic has paid claims of pennies, .55 and 76 cent claims and we had to dispute it. If your are trying to do your own clinic I think Arizona NV and many other states are more flexible and less restrictive to start. Here it is not worth the headache, unless the NP has a brother/sister or a significant other that has a md or do license that you can use to get through. Even when talking to the California medical board or lawyers one pointed me to the other for bylaws and the legalities! None of them knew nor wanted to give any information about how to go about this.

Hi there, an old thread but it’s very true in CA NP can only be 49% and MD would have to be 51% and some insurances are pita because they will only contract with md do only.... I know I have my own clinic and had to deal with all the politics and hurdles it’s a true pain. BUT my main question is, since the California bill AB-890 passed for NP independent practice... does anyone know if this will allow for NPs to own and operate their own 100% medical clinic without having to pad the md pockets and corporations could be 100% NP and NOT 49/51%

I recently met a foreign MD that has been in the USA for about 7-8 years now, back home he worked for over 15years as an MD. He came here passed all of his USMLE exams but when he tried to find residencies he just would not meet their needs. So he gave up trying f to practice as an MD here... he went to nursing school is now a working NP for couple years, he studied for the AANP and thought it was a joke and was very very easy for home. But the USMLE he spent over 9 months full time to study for it. Basically re studied everything from his medical school. Anyhow he barely speaks English, not sure how well his practice is but when it comes to tests and study material Retention this guy is like a savant.

Well the test will cost you every time you re take it. Why would they make it free when they can profit off of retakes haha. Makes too much sense to not rip off the NPs. anyhow I failed this last attempt again. Will try to study again maybe in 6 months or so. The exam is all a scam and very subjective I don’t care if people argue about there are References this and that. I have wasted so much money in the AANP and ANCC. But AANP is I think the best exam to take for a true practicing NP. if you are a good test taker and have all the time in the world to study for this thing then you’ll pass if your not a good test taker like me good luck. Keep trying and trying again and again. im a practicing NP for over 4 years now and work all over the place, my experience will never be measurable with a lame exam. Almost nothing on the test has anything to do with real life. If they want a legit examination they should work with the people who do the NCLEX exam and use their format.

Fullglass please do not mix up state licensing and national certifications! National certification is completely different that state license to practice. Please do not mix those up because those are two completely different things. I just saw your second post and had to respond to it. In California, once you complete a properly accredited NP program which involves rigorous NP rotations with MDs, then you are licensed in the state to practice. But the national certification is optional! "In addition, there is nothing subjective about the NP tests. They are very straight-forward. Honestly, I am very concerned about any practicing NPthat cannot pass these tests and do not think a prospective NP should obtain a license w/o passing one of these tests."

Hi Fullglass, where and how do I find out information regarding getting an MD certification?

At Seanpdent, only reason I asked the question, is because they are totally over hauling the ANCC test. Less questions and more of a AANP format is why it bothered me thats all. Im assuming and from asking fellow NPs and seeing it in practice, way more people take the AANP than do the ANCC.

At LadyT618, I have been practicing for over 3 years now, and have attempted the test a few times now without any luck. State of California does not require national cert to practice. And honestly I do not think the national cert makes any NP better or worst, because the tests are so subjective that no matter how much you study or do practice questions is never really gonna matter. As an NP it is what you learn, and what you do with your resources and know when to know what you dont know in practice. I have come really close to passing but miss it by probably half dozen of less questions. The only reason I am trying to take it is because Medicare demands national cert for NPs to bill for direct patient care. Medicare if forcing its own state regulations onto NPs that are in states that do not require national cert. Hope that helps. Sorry basically I failed the ANCC again. I think the AANP format will work best for me since I am practicing NP and not going the route of teaching or research. Sorry, it gets a little frustrating with all the costs associated with the tests and constant prepping for it and I would really love to move on without worrying about these darn cert tests. Its like they try to not want NPs to practice. I have worked with palliative pain management to internal medicine to urgent care to pediatrics etc.

Thank you very much for all the information you posted. I read through it all. Its motivational and helps. Specially for the ones that have test anxiety and cant seem to pass a darn test if their life depends on it. Congrats and glad you can finally breath and rest and enjoy the precious time with your family now.

Hi everyone, I am a FNP of over 3 years now and attempting to take the ANCC again!, and I noticed today on the ANCC or nursing world website that starting May 2019 the format and subjects are changing? I have emailed them, without reply, it seems like the ANCC is becoming more like the AANP. I think if I had seen this information sooner, I would've tried the AANP exam again, instead of the ANCC. Please if anyone has any information about this reply. And what study tools would be best for the new format ANCC. https://www.nursingworld.org/~48f9cc/globalassets/certification/certification-specialty-pages/resources/test-content-outlines/familynp-tco-may-222.pdf https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/family-nurse-practitioner/ Scroll down and it shows the test changes.