RE: AANP ANP exam coming up fast

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Specializes in Critical Care, telemetry, Legal.

Okay, I know a lot of people have been chatting about this under similar topics, but I am hoping someone will respond to this one (or please DM-message me on my acct). I am taking the ANP exam on 3/22 through AANP; I have gone to a review course thru Fitzgerald in January, been using her review book for a long time, and just got the Leik book. I also signed up for the tests on apea.com-I am averaging, at best, 63% on the mock exams. I am so discouraged and overwhelmed, I have a hard time staying optimistic that I will pass. A lot of the mock exam questions were on HIV, types of research studies, ethical questions, and evaluation of meds/lab results (ie, when to have someone return, and what test to run, etc). I got STRAIGHT A's in my program. I am feeling pretty stupid right now, and mortified to take the exam. Yep, always had test anxiety. Any advice? Tips? Is the test as hard as the apea.com exam questions are? I found the Leik book test questions I got through rather smoothly.

Any advice, encouragement, or experience will help a TON. Thanks in advance....wish me luck. I am truly going to need a bunch of it.

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Not for ANP but similar situation. Several of my classmates took the FNP mock exam with APEA. Although they did not do well on the mock exam, they all passed the real AANP exam for FNP. From your post, it sounds like you are well prepared. Stay focused and good luck.

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Specializes in Urology, Nephology, Internal Medicine.

I passed the FNP exam by AANP in Feb 2012. I used the APEA test and was scoring about 63-68 %. I also used the Claiborne and Zywerth test averaging in the mid to low 70's. I also listened to Fitzgerald and used the Leik book. You are prepared. Just use the information you have gained to pass the test. Good Luck.

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Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

Hey Duckfan, I think you will be fine. The AANP exam doesn't have any theory or ethical questions, all clinical so you should be fine. From what I hear the Fitzgerald program sufficiently prepares you. They do suggest knowing all your heart murmurs and assessment area for the heart. Diabetic meds and respiratory meds. I have a friend that took the exam and that is what she told me. I plan to take it in May, so log back on and let me know how you did and how it was please. I pray you pass :). And you will, just have faith and take deep breaths. You can do it!

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Specializes in Critical Care, telemetry, Legal.

Wow. Thanks to all of you. I feel a bit better. I have also been told by a few NP friends I have that the mock exams seemed much harder than the actual questions on the exam. I appreciate all of your input! Will indeed let you know how it goes....:idea:

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Specializes in Critical Care, telemetry, Legal.

Just wanted to update everyone-PASSED AANP ANP Today! Well, that's the preliminary. I am hoping that AANP doesn't send me a letter to the contrary! What would I say was the most effective study guide? Probably Leik. And doing the apea.com exams-which are much more difficult than the exam itself. Sooooooo relieved. The weight of the world, off my shoulders! :) If I can do it, anyone can!

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Specializes in Urology, Nephology, Internal Medicine.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

YES!!! So happy for you! Was it really hard? I am studying Leik now and I think that is the best book i have by far. We need details lil lady! lol, tell us all about that test while it is fresh in your mind :)

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congratulations :yeah:

you must be so relieved !!!! now, good luck with rest of your np career.

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What did u feel like was on the exam?

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