Taking the AANP FNP certification has anyone used APEA QBank

Trauma Columnist · Jan 17, 2015

Moving to student NP forum - lots of answers there.

ryguyRN · Jan 17, 2015

I took the Barkley review prior to testing the first time. I am using the APEA Qbank currently and should be able to schedule my retake by the end of the month. There are a ton of questions with it, what I like is being able take a test or short quiz or on any specific systems and go over the questions the using the Tutor option and I am able to retake those questions with the correct answer after each one. It is a good review, the questions aren't worded exactly like the AANP but they are challenging questions. Hopefully it will prove helpful, good luck when you decide to test.

Riburn3, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP · Jan 18, 2015

I loved the APEA Q bank when I was studying. The questions are really difficult (IMO harder than the real exam), and the rationales not only tell you why an answer is correct, but also why the other choices aren't. Hands down the best questions you can buy to review for this exam.

I ordered the Q bank in November, graduated in December, and passed boards two days following graduation.

I would also tell you closer to exam time take the AANP practice exam. Several classmates and I that passed took this exam had several repeats on the real deal.

Gdschild · Jan 18, 2015

Thank you ryguyRN, that makes me feel better. I started my questions from APEA Qbank this morning since reading your post and I like it so far it is teaching me as well. I went to a Barkley review as well and I really like it. I am also going to do some questions from the familynprep (I think thats the name). They have a 2 bundle pack for $29.00. What did you think about studying Barkley? Did you do a questions bank prior to first testing? Sorry so many questions it gives me ideas on other things to do besides just my way.

Gdschild · Jan 18, 2015

@ Riburn2 Wow...thanks very helpful. I plan on taking the AANP practice exam to a couple of days prior. You did it the right way by starting taking test questions prior to graduation. Schooling was so busy and crazy for me I didnt have time to do anything but study what i was given for test and my clinicals. I just paid for the APEA Q bank and started questions this morning. Did you go to a review class also or just did the APEA Q bank to study? Thanks very helpful information.

Riburn3, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP · Jan 18, 2015

I went to a fitzgerald review a month and half before I graduated and also shared a Barkley CD review with a classmate. The live review was great but I truthfully enjoyed the Barkley review more.

The familynprep exams are also okay and really cheap compared to other practice exams, but there are some non clinical questions sprinkled in so beware.

I made an article in this forum about my study habits about a month ago. Should be listed below under the articles if you want some more info.

ryguyRN · Jan 18, 2015

To answer your question Gdschild I think the first time I took the AANP I didn't go through the manual as thoroughly, I used the CD's and audio recordings. So now I have a quiz partner and I'm making sure I really learn the stuff that I am unfamiliar with. I did like the Barkley review and how some of the tips to remember info easier.

ryguyRN · Jan 18, 2015

And I do think the Leik review is a better, more thorough review, I really like it and its a great value for the price.

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