Published Dec 16, 2020
Myec
8 Posts
Hi,
I am a NP student graduating in May.
I was wondering for those had taken the board exam for the past year pros and cons of the practice exam platform you used. I am currently interested in taking AANP. Thank you in advance!
NurseBlaq
1,756 Posts
Good question! *takes a seat so I can learn something too*
sleepwalker, MSN, NP
448 Posts
I did the Barkley review course...well worth it!
db2xs
733 Posts
I took the AANP board exam two years ago and I would say Leik, hands down. No contest
11 hours ago, db2xs said: I took the AANP board exam two years ago and I would say Leik, hands down. No contest
Was this a book or review course?
The review course. You get a study guide which is reviewed during the course. I did the review and reviewed the provided study guide twice post course review.
On 12/17/2020 at 6:31 AM, NurseBlaq said: Was this a book or review course?
Book, review course, and iPhone app with questions. The OP asked about a question bank.
That was helpful- Many thanks to everyone for sharing!
staphylococci, NP
98 Posts
I used Board Vitals as my question bank to help prepare for the ANCC FNP exam in 2017.
Pros:
1) Thousands of questions across several topics
2) Question banks geared toward the ANCC and AANP FNP exams
3) Rationales for each answer are very detailed with sources
4) Questions are harder than what's on the actual exam
5) Can receive CE credit for answering questions
6) Can track performance based upon topics
7) Can create customized quizzes
Cons:
1) Bit pricey but sometimes offer discounts
2) Subscription-based payment system
3) Must pay extra to receive CE credit
djmatte, ADN, MSN, RN, NP
1,248 Posts
On 12/21/2020 at 3:09 PM, staphylococci said: I used Board Vitals as my question bank to help prepare for the ANCC FNP exam in 2017. Pros: 1) Thousands of questions across several topics 2) Question banks geared toward the ANCC and AANP FNP exams 3) Rationales for each answer are very detailed with sources 4) Questions are harder than what's on the actual exam 5) Can receive CE credit for answering questions 6) Can track performance based upon topics 7) Can create customized quizzes Cons: 1) Bit pricey but sometimes offer discounts 2) Subscription-based payment system 3) Must pay extra to receive CE credit
I found board vitals to be good, but also to be way harder than necessary and a tad bit overkill. I bounced mostly between Liek and Hollier. Only peppered BV in when those banks got redundant.
GGT1
209 Posts
Board Vitals- I took AANP
JBMmom, MSN, NP
4 Articles; 2,537 Posts
I am enjoying the Roth Review app and website. I haven't taken my exam yet, but I really like the explanations given with their questions/answers.