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I just passed my CARN-AP exam and wanted to pass on some helpful info while it's still fresh. I was disappointed while studying by how few resources are out there to pass this test. I primarily used the ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine book to study and found it very useful (though quite long and probably more in-depth than needed). Also found the webinars at https://pcssnow.org/education-training/sud-core-curriculum/ to be helpful. I bought the Scope and Standards of Addiction Nursing book, but didn't find it particularly helpful for the test. I did not buy the Core Curriculum of Addictions Nursing published by IntNSA based on the terrible reviews on Amazon, and I did fine without it.

Probably too late for this advice to matter for you, but in case anyone else has the same Q, thought I would weigh in. I'm an AGNP working in a withdrawal management and residential treatment facility. I don't feel that having a medical/primary care focus is a limitation, and often it is a significant benefit because many clients do no have a lot of engagement with the health care system so there are huge opportunities for health interventions and teaching. Your role as a medical provider is different than a PMHNP, but no less important. You will need to be comfortable working with complicated psych comorbidities and able to do your assessments with clients with psychosis, trauma/PTSD, SI, etc. However, just like in almost any other type of setting, if there are patients with complicated psych needs (ie schizophrenia, failed on multiple drugs, etc), you would refer them to a specialist and that is entirely appropriate. Substance use disorders really do encompass the whole person, so it is unlikely that any one provider will be able to meet all of the needs of an SUD patient. Don't hold yourself to that standard, just focus on maximizing the strengths you bring to that role.

@May25, if you haven't checked out the facebook page for APNI applicants, that might be a good place to ask some of your questions about commuting, school/life balance, etc. I think there are more current APNI students active on there than here & I've seen some other questions about how far away to live, family time, etc. This link might work https://www.facebook.com/groups/1438473813034828/ or try searching for Seattle University APNI Applicants in facebook.

Same here. I got an email saying a decision had been made & directed me to check online. The App Tracker said a decision was available but I had to go back to the 'My Applications' tab and click on the 'Submitted' link next to my app to see that the status had changed to 'Admit Provisional'. That was definitely new as of today because I did check yesterday...just in case it might have been posted there prior to emails going out.

Just got an email this morning for the AGNP program (very excited!). I interviewed on 2/28, if that's helpful info for folks.