ebinem23

Thanks for the info! Barkley does a good job in reviewing those sections. I feel pretty good about all those sections and know what he discusses by heart.

Hello all, I am preparing for the AGACNP ANCC exam. Just graduated and waiting for ANCC to receive transcript for grades so I can test. I used AGACNP Barkley and did all the DRT's including two provided by the school. Did the ANCC free questions (ACNP and AGACNP) and paid for the two sets of questions. I know the Barkley material from cover to back and did fairly well on the DRT's and the ANCC questions. I also bought volume 2 ANCC book for additional questions. There is not a lot of acute care practice material out there. I could buy Fitzgerald but I feel pretty prepared. However, I would rather spend the money and ensure I pass. Just wanted to see what everyone things????? Any advice would be appreciated! Eben

Good job on your pass...I just wanted to write this to give everyone hope who is taking the nclex....:) I used Kaplan (did everything i.e. question trainers and q bank), the other Kaplan book online 2011-2012 with cd, some Saunders. Kaplan is by far the best as long as you follow their program...I mean why would you not after paying $450 (when they have it on sale), or $500. Saunders does give better rationales, but Kaplan is still better. Used together they are great. I kept checking this site for average Kaplan scores, Saunders scores, etc., to kinda place my self and relieve anxiety. It helped me a lot so im going to do this for everyone else as well. Saunders I got 80-90% overall and Kaplan was 65-70% overall. Kaplan is much harder but will prepare you. Don't focus too much on your scores as listed above, because they are right.....read the rationales. 65 is like a 96 (approx) for passing the nclex-RN...not sure about PN. I shut off at 75 and was scared.....everyone can do it...just put the time into studying and you all will do great!! God bless... Eben,RN