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Hi wakes, please do not give up. I believe nervousness and anxiety has a way of impacting you in a exam. When I was taking practice exams, I found that at time I missed the stem of the questions because I either read too fast or felt overwhelmed. I recently passed the AANP, and highly suggest Leik and APEA review book. In the APEA book, I really enjoyed the explanations and reasoning. I found it very helpful in understanding the content of the question. It okay to have your moment of sadness but don't let it subdue you. It can impair how you are studying now and your confidence in yourself .

I am so happy to hear of this. Because I was so tempted to bit some. I think it's just the anxiety of preparing and ensuring that you are prepared. I have recently both practice exams from the Barkley website. Any word on these exams ?

How did u study ?

What materials did you use for studying ? I feel like I have something and feel a little overwhelmed in how to approach studying. I am a nervous wreck, I am a good student but putting the action towards testing is completely different. I'm open to take any advise you have

Stethoscope: "Just when I thought I heard everything....I guess you should keep me around you a little longer"

If anyone that is giving dread about receiving an B it's yourself. As with so many has responded, passing any NP classes is a blessing. In regards to your health assessment class, not only would I talk to your teacher but assess what is that you are not understanding and getting. Though you you may be treating psych, the body is always first. Assessment is in everything as a NP. Hang in there and give yourself a little break

It is so encouraging to read this post. Though I am in the midst of completing my FNP, I currently have five years of ICU experiences. In the primary care setting in clinicals, I really have to train my mind to understand that everything isn't there immediately. My assessment skills from the ICU defintely play a key role in my approach to patients and how I view their case. Though I really enjoy being a ICU nurse, I am learning many of these illnesses can be prevented with proper primary care management. I still enjoy the thinking " on my feet" approach and critical care that involved with ICU, so I am hoping to get my post-masters as AGNP. Though I enjoy the primary care approach, I would still like to be involved in beside management as well.

I am in the midst of completing my FNP program but really enjoy ACNP. I am contemplating going back this fall and getting my post-master cert in ACNP. Though I really enjoy the clinical rotation of FNP, I feel like I am missing out the world of critical care and wouldnt be able to work ICU without it. What do you ladies and gents think ???

Hi, I'm currently finishing the Olivet FNP program. Though I agree that the program is little behind in regards to FNP classes, we now have a new director and the program is now changing. First, FNP courses such as hypertension and diabetes management is now being added. Though you have to find your own preceptor, more hours are being added and they are willing to assistance you with locating one. Secondly, the program does offer a ANCC review course after you are done with your classes. This tremendously will help in attaching all the key concepts you have learned. For the graduating classes ahead if me ( December class) they have so far, all have passed they exam from what we have been notified. With all of that being said, I believe you should really do your own research and call the director of the program. She is more then willing to answer any concerns or questions you have. It is a accelerated program by they have made changes for the better. Lastly, any program you choose have their own ups and downs. Schooling is only what you make of it. I hope this helps

Hi, Carola618 Sorry for the totally late post ; ) I am in the final segment of the program. With that being said, I would encourage you to be organized and prepared to find your preceptors early. Though I am learning a lot from the programs, it very self- learning targeted.Your first couple of course are on-line and have reading/papers that are due. You will interact with tons online discussion. You should come to each of your on-campus class with reading completed. They are in the transition of changing the program for the better, so I am not completely sure if your class will be exactly the same orders as mine. Please do not hesitate to ask for further assistance ; )

Congrats to you both !!!! I have the Fitzgerald review book and had recently ordered her CDs off Amazon. I have been trying to incorporate that book into each of my final segments of my FNP program. Its very encouraging to hear success stories. Again, congratulation to you guys. I hoping to be done this June ; ) Keep me in your prayers and thoughts

BIG CONGRATS!!!!I am in my final phase of FNP and seriously concerned about passing boards. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers

First I would start with your aid office to ensure you have everything that is required. Second,I would wait to you have filled your taxes. A lot of the sections requires your W2 form. Hope everything turn out well

I am in complete agrees with you. I dont think I realize how difficult it would be. Honestly, I emailed and sent my resume around to everyone. At one point, I was about to give up. Thank God that turn around for me : ) I believe, truly, Nurse practitioner education is greatly impacted by your clinical experience and the preceptor you have.

Take a deep breath, cry if you have too. My poor husband has turn into Dr Phil and Oprah more then once and twice. And I still have an year to go :) But done let fear consume you. I truly understand how you feel and what you going thru. If you get the opportunity, go ask to go through your exam: Did you change some answers or did you over think a few questions? Usually when I go through the test and my midterm, I find that let my anxiety take over. Another good thing, review how you studying. Do you cram or do you space out your topics ? Kathrn99, you made it this far, I know you will make it the rest of the way.