Hey yall, My name is Priscilla and I have to say that studying for board certification can be daunting. This is a major task that is life-altering, especially for myself. Do not be fooled the exam is testing you on what you should know as an entry-level nurse practitioner. they want you to be a safe new nurse practitioner. While you are answering the question you are examined to be safe. As I studied for both the AANP and the ANCC Boards I was able to make a study guide geared toward both exams. I have my study guide topics listed below! This does not take the place of your major study GURUs. Check out my no-BS way to passing your NP Boards article.
The Piller of my studies was studied that figure out was
Cardiac
Although you are not going to get a lot of cardiac questions on your exam it is vital to know one of the most important organs in your body. In the perinatal world, one of the ways we check viability is with fetal heart tones. Cardiac is important and the little you must know for the exam is what you must master. knowing the flow of blood to the valva and how they function is important. Knowing Murmurs and their cause of them is very important as well.
Respiratory
The Major topic you must be able to master is Asthma, COPD, And pneumonia. knowing the old and the new guidelines are vital as well. going into the exam I found that knowing the reasoning behind the old and the new Guidelines was imperative as the exam is in a transition period between knowing the old and the new.
Renal
Diabetes is a major disease process in the united states. This is one of the most common diseases in the United States. Many patients are borderline type two diabetes and if uncontrollable they will develop Type two diabetes which complicates every body system. This is important to know as a mid-level provider.
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Priscilla Is a Family nurse practitioner that has been working in nursing for over 10 years and has expanded her career to her master’s in Family Nursing.
