Studying for FNP Boards

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Hi everyone,

I just took the Barkely's FNP Diagnostic Readiness Exam and scored a 57%. According to the DRT ratting scale scores below 59 = deficient performance and need much remediation. I am disheartened by my score and I am determined pass my AANP boards in October.

Thus far, I have taken the Fitzgerald Live Review class in March and have answered all of the practice questions (~600 questions) in the FNP Certification Intensive Review Book (2nd edition) by Maria Codine Liek.

While I have done well in school ( GPA- 3.9) and clinical, I feel that I have a difficult time on standardized exams.

How do you recommend students study for their FNP boards? Do you recommend a specific book, review class?

I appreciate your help and guidance, everyone!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved for more answers. Best wishes.

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Does do recommend using the APEA qBank or Exam Edge for questions?

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Does do recommend using the APEA qBank or Exam Edge for questions?

APEA Qbank any day!

My recommended resources (as these are the only resources I had and I passed the board exams on my first try):

1) Leik Intensive Review (book) = I got 88% for the questions in the back.

2) Hollier Live Review

3) Fitzgerald and Hollier Audio CDs

4) APEA 1000-question Bank = my scores for each topic ranged from 79 to 95%

5) AANP sample exams = got 88% also

I am personally against Exam Edge and I do not like Barkeley. But that's just me ;-)

Good luck!

PS: There are TONS of tips written by NPs regarding the exam. Under "Student NP", search for AANP exam or ANCC tips. You will be amazed!

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CocoaLover

FNP,

Did you get the APEA bundle QBANK package (assessment and management) or only one. what do you recommend?

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