What I did to pass ANCC-FNP

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Specializes in FNP-BC.

Hi everyone I passed the ANCC FNP-BC exam this morning! I wanted to share some tips and advice as to what helped me the most in passing. Firstly the resources I utilized were

1.) APEA Qbank and recorded lectures 

2.) Leik intensive review book and online questions 

3.) Board Vitals 

overall the Leik review was honestly what I found to be the most like the content on ANCC however be aware this review contains tons of errors in editing and MANY outdated first line treatment guidelines. I truly feel all of these resources helped me in many aspects of taking this exam. APEA will really help you with BROAD topics to refresh you and simplifies the first line meds which was greatly helpful and mainly what ANCC asks. And finally I utilized Board vitals these questions are HARD and make you THINK which is exactly how you have to think on boards my best advice for board vitals is do all questions and rationals if you have time and do not get discouraged from low scores I found board vitals to be way harder that the actual exam but it really prepares you for the tough questions. 
My final bit of advice is MAKE A STUDY PLAN and take the time you need to study?!! Overall I studied consistently after graduating for 3 months. Don't set pressures on yourself that will contribute to test anxiety. And finally remember you passed the NCLEX you can do this!
Best of luck ?

 

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