katrn1234

Thanks for your response. I totally agreed about the study questions in the yellow book, so easy that I think most people not in the medical field could pass the test. The problem I am having most with the AAACN study questions is the wording, when I review what I've missed will often see the simple answer and I am selecting the one that is the 'work to get to that point'. I have considered ordering the review that is on CD to see if that helps. Although I know the information, it is the way they are asking questions in this review that is confusing to me. So much like the NCLEX questions and it has been sooo long since that test. Not working in a traditional ambulatory setting probably adds to the my difficulty. I have been working in an outpatient research unit that also falls under the hospital rules and regulations. Prior to that in an emergency room.

I have had to call in for no sleep before and I only work day shifts. I have even taken OTC sleep aids and not gone to sleep until an hour before the alarm goes off. Two things that have helped me is taking a time released melatonin instead of the regular. Tart cherry juice works better than the time released melatonin. It sounds strange but works great, here is a link to a research article. Effect of tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) on melatonin levels and enhanced sleep quality. - PubMed - NCBI

Have any of you taken the certification test for Ambulatory Care Nursing? Any hints for most effective study methods? I'm an older nurse and have test anxiety I am reading the AAACN Core and also have their practice test questions. Average score is 60% in the AAACN test booklet but averaging 90% with Mometrix sample test. The wording of the questions is what is throwing me. If any of you have taken the test, would love to hear your suggestions.