Kangoshi_

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1. Online Adult NP Programs

   Kangoshi_ replied to ReeseW's topic in NP

   Reese, I did my FNP as a hybrid online/clinical experience through Rutgers in NJ. I found the pricing reasonable and got me where I want to be! I'll be happy to provide any info if you're interested.

2. NPs/Saturated Markets

   Kangoshi_ replied to loriann's topic in NP

   you are right! I lived/worked at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) and had to leave for family reasons. I probably would have stayed otherwise because they are DESPERATE for mid-level practitioners. They pay REALLY well too.

3. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

   Kangoshi_ replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

   Although I feel like I understand the BASIC differences between AANP and ANCC certification, I was wondering if anyone else had further info. I recently passed the AANP and received notice I may sign as: NP-C The ANCC allows a nurse practitioner to s...

4. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

   Kangoshi_ replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

   MistieRN, where on the AANP website does it tell you passed/failed/preliminary results??? i saw your post and frantically started looking but i can't find anything! thanks! :)

5. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

   Kangoshi_ replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

   hey newgrad13, i took it yesterday too (passed) and i thought it was pretty hard. i studied for quite a while too. i'm really interested to see what the statistical breakdown of my performance was. if there are any questions i can answer, lemme know!

6. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

   Kangoshi_ replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

   Hi Mistie!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got your message this morning and perhaps your good wishes helped me too! hooray!!!!! how did you celebrate?!??!

7. FNP CERT EXAM

   Kangoshi_ replied to kellynp's topic in NP

   eradak1.... i sit in a couple of weeks and i'm getting super anxious. i just hafta ask... were there tons of questions on random, super-weird diseases? or was it basic treatment stuff? what are your suggestions for studying at this point? thank you!...

8. AANP Certfication Exam ( I failed it)

   Kangoshi_ replied to ERandAestheticFNP's topic in NP Students

   Mickey4 ... I am so sorry. do you usually have severe test anxiety? sometimes a little pre-exam anxiolytic can really help. i know that's not a customary suggestion, but it may be something to think about. was the material on the test not covered in ...

9. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

   Kangoshi_ replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

   I was just wondering how you folks know about the "overhaul" to the AANP exam? ... Was there any information released by the organization about this and what sort of changes they implemented??? thank you!

10. AANP-How I passed.

    Kangoshi_ replied to lizRN1982's topic in NP

    what were the questions like?? did the majority of your study focus on Fitzgerald? what other books did you use?

11. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    Kangoshi_ replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

    onefrustratednurse - i am SO sorry. i think the best plan of attack is to figure out what areas you felt unprepared. was it the way the questions were asked? was it material you had never seen before? was it all on "one" subject?

12. Practice tests and AANP exam

    Kangoshi_ replied to shjoaquin's topic in NP

    whoa..... i need some serious advice here. I am studying out of the Fitzgerald Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination and Practice Preparation 3rd edition book. In Chapter 3, skin disorders, I am totally in disagreement with the MRSA answers. D...

13. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    Kangoshi_ replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

    I'm scheduled to take it July 22. i haven't taken it yet... nervous as hell. what books are you using?

14. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    Kangoshi_ replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

    kelly, i'm so sorry. i have heard the AANP is more clinical question/scenario based and i wonder if you would consider taking that one instead? i question the utility of the number of theory and statistics based questions on Boards.... i can understa...

15. AANP-How I passed.

    Kangoshi_ replied to lizRN1982's topic in NP

    Point well taken. thank you LizRN. i've been studying (for real) for about 3.5 weeks and am planning on taking it in July. i don't want to wait too long for the reasons you mentioned and besides .... i don't think my brain can handle much more! I stu...