retaking the FNP cert exam?

[RapperRN]

I need help! I am one step away from moving into the NP field. I need to retake the exam but I can't do it the same way as before. I went through the Barkley book 4-5 times and the Barkley audio about the same. I took the DRTs but never scored above an 80. Anyone have advice to give?

[CollegeKid2020, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

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I need help! I am one step away from moving into the NP field. I need to retake the exam but I can't do it the same way as before. I went through the Barkley book 4-5 times and the Barkley audio about the same. I took the DRTs but never scored above an 80. Anyone have advice to give?

Did you retest yet? If so what study material did you choose? I test for the first time on June 10th.

[RapperRN]

I did the in-person Barkley review in early April. That was my 2nd time. I'm retaking it in June as well. I'm contemplating how to study again. But I'm a bit lost.

[DzaGal]

Hello CollegeKid2020 and Rapper RN,

Thank you for sharing. Please don't lose hope, keeping studying and trying.

Experience has shown me that Berkely is a little too detailed for the exam and not so focused. Ever since my own struggles, I have become an advocate for using the Leik book to study if FNP or AGNP. 

I also mentor some students on the side to keep going and address weak areas.

Give Berkely a break. Get exam practice software, my preference is Examedge, it is affordable and has a similar tone to the AANP exam. Also, try quizelet for old/retired exam questions similar to what you would have if you paid for the practice exam.

I'll keep you all in my prayers.

[RapperRN]

I really appreciate you.  Thank you for responding. Peace to you and all those around you.

[CollegeKid2020, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Hi Everyone!!
I passed my Exam on June 10th with a 617! My main and favorite study tool was BoardVitals I highly recommend. I used the SM Qbank and FNP mastery as supplemental. I took all 3 AANP FNP exams from their website, 2 APEA predictor exams, 1 board vitals practice exam, 2 SM practice exams, and 1 simulation exam from FNP mastery.

Also, I have some material that I am selling. I have the Latrina Walden crash course transcript and video which I went through 5 times and really helped me pass my exam. Several questions came from it and I highly recommend it. I also have all 50 practice exams from exam edge that I didn't get around to completing that I'm willing to sell at a discounted price.

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