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I took AANP and failed- But then I took AnCC and felt it was much harder but I was better prepared. I would definitely look over research stuff- but my test covered a lot is different stuff- so no one topic would fell you. Good luck!!

I did the apea review course and the apea test bank-

There was Some research questions. I also read the buppert textbook which basically touches on Medicare requirements. You should be fine if u r in practice because billing stuff you should know.

I have a great job at a pulmonary office.

My past employer used Epic, it's a great system.

I didn't realize it was 105 of 150- I never got my actual score. I got the congratulations and that was enough for me!

Congrats on the job offer. I would like the driving around too. Time to clear head between patients. Good luck

So on jan 25- I was completely and utterly devastated when the screen at prometric popped up you did not pass! It was a screen I had been anticipating since about question #3 when I began shaking into an anxiety attack. I clearly did not know the first 3 answers, others I'm sure I knew but at that moment I was questioning everything. I work in a very busy pulmonary practice and have become pretty good at treating asthma and COPD but as those questions appeared on the screen- I second guessed everything! When that screen appeared, I prayed it was all a mistake. I spent the next hour driving from the test center to home, trying to avoid calls and text from every friend and family member that I have. They all just wanted to congratulate me and tell me how proud they were, they were all sure I had passed! I wasn't sure how I was gonna explain to my boss , I didn't pass. I knew my husband, my sister and parents would support me regardless but I knew they were going to be a little disappointed even though they would not dare let me know! I was most disappointed in myself. I spent the weekend with all kinds of mixed emotions. I just wanted to go back to my job as staff nurse in a women's unit, where I was good at my job. Noone questioned my credibility there and that was "my safe place". I went from wanting to retest immediately to never wanting to test again and back and forth. I took the weekend off from studying and regrouped on Mon. On Mon, as I faced my boss- I knew he too was disappointed but he didn't show it. He just said do it again, as soon as possible and again if needed. I made up my mind that I would plan to test and not tell anyone. I studied every night for 2 weeks, then I scheduled the ANCC. I vowed to myself that I would not be humiliated again, so this meant I wouldn't tell any one I was re testing. I thought if I fail this time, noone will know and then I will retake AANP! On Wed, almost 4 weeks later. I woke up at my normal time, dressed for work, packed my kids lunch then I called into work and made that hour long drive to the test center. I read every word of every question before making my decision. Almost 2 hours later, I clicked submit- and waited. Nothing ever appeared on my screen. I wasn't sure my legs could carry me to the desk where I had signed in. An eternity passed and then the man said, would you like a copy if your results?? As I read first line, there it was- congratulations!! Whew- my journey was over! It still doesn't feel real. I have been going to school for something my whole life. I haven't yet put my study guides away, nor do I know how to act since studying does not consume me. I finally get to feel and function like a normal person. No more studying at my children's basketball practices. No more reading over notes in the car line at school or listening to review CDs while driving into work. I am going to start living all over again, this time as board certified nurse practitioner.!! For those of you who have been unsuccessful, don't give up. Just go in there with no pressure at all and take it again and again if you have to. You have made it through school and you will conquer this! Believe in yourself!!

Good luck with the job hunt!! I have am awesome job, just waiting in licensure and all of that now!!

I think this one was a little harder because of the non clinical questions! I had made me mind up prior to this that I would retake the the AANP just to prove to self that I could pass. But in all honesty- I do not know that my test anxiety could handle it!

Took the ANCC FNP and I passed today!! I will say that it was harder than the AANP, because it wasn't all clinical based, but I just stayed focused. I was able to narrow most all of them down to 2 and then I just went from there.

I passed the ANCC today! FNP-BC!! I took the AANP a little less than 1 month back and I was unsuccessful- I had severe test anxiety. Today I took a beta blocker and I relaxed! And I had a better outcome. I am super excited!!

Some jobs only pay once a month- I don't like it either but that's just my company's policy. You could very well break away and start doing it on your own, and then the whole fee would be yours and you would get the money up front!!

I worked full time through getting BSN and MSN. Really more than full time looking back on it. i worked every weekend at my full tjme job, then taught clinicals 8 hrs per week for LPN students. it was not by any means easy, but you learn to do what you have to do to make your dreams come true. I also have 2 young children , 5 and 8 now. I managed to make it to most every sporting event or anything else that they participated in. I will say that I learned to live on 3-4 hours per sleep. I just had big dreams for my family, so I did what I had to do! I managed to make it through all of that with a 3.5 GPA, so you can do it- you just have to put your mind to it!!

My best advice would be to always be open to learning!! Even the most seasoned nurses are always learning new things (even if they don't want To admit it). If you aren't sure about something, ask someone! Too many times, I have saw new NI nurses mess up because they were afraid to ask- I spent some time working in NICU, and It can be sad at times but at Times the most rewarding job.

But yes I was very nervous for her. Her epidural worked great through labor and just quit working prior to c section. The dr felt like the epidural was still working and he did not want her to be put to sleep. It would have been over my dead body before he made an incision in her without her being completely numb. He was well aware of that!! She too was a nurse in our department!!

I took care of my best friend. She was failure to progress, so had to have c section. We had to be put to sleep for the c section and telling her husband that he could not be in there broke my heart. He was just glad that I could be in there and I think the family was relieved that I was there. She and I had been friends since we were 4 years old and she is still my very best friend. I was so glad that I got to be a part of that special moment, even though she was asleep. At least I remember the day our sweet Abbey came into the world!!

Ucgrad-I felt the same way goin into it. I had a bad feeling. There was 2 questions in the beginning that I did NOT know and that freaked me out. I got all panicky and it was all down hill from there. Good luck! Next time I will not let the nerves gets me

I went to a Hollier class- I think it was a good class- I reviewed what she went over and it was helpful. I do feel she only touched on Derm- that might be something to look over-

Okay so I failed the AANP- should I retake it or take the ANCC and how should I change my studying to take ANCC? I knew a lot of the material just got test anxiety and freaked out- any tips or ideas will help. I have a job just need certified.

So I took the AANP and failed. I haven't gotten my final results in the mail yet but I'm torn as to what exam to take next. Should I do AANP again or the ANCC? I already have an awesome job waiting for me. I felt like I knew a lot of be material but test anxiety got me and then I started freaking out. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks