What type of questions are on the AANP?

In the AANP test you will only find multiple choice questions. You’ll have to mark the correct option and then move on to the next question, no matter your specialty. The ANCC, in contrast, will give you: Multiple choice questions: Select one option from many.

Is the FNP exam hard?

Both of the examinations to become a Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) are very challenging. For example, as of 2019, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) exam’s pass rate is listed at 86% for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) exam, and 84% for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) exam.

What is passing score on AANP FNP exam?

500
What is a passing score for the AANP- FNP exam? The AANP-FNP exam is scored on a range of 200 to 800. The AANP certification passing score is 500.

How many questions is the AANP FNP exam?

150 questions
There are 150 questions on each examination. A candidate’s score is based solely on the 135 scored questions. Of the 150 questions, 15 are pretest questions.

Are there pictures on the AANP exam?

There are not color photographs, drag-and-drop, or hot spots in this exam. How many times per year can I retake the exams? AANPCB: up to 2 times per calendar year (submit 15 contact hours continuing education). You can use the credit hours from the Leik Review Courses to fulfill this requirement.

Which NP exam is easier?

The AANP
The AANP is rumored to be the easier of the two exams, specifically for those seeking their FNP certification since it has a 5% higher pass rate than that of the ANCC FNP exam. Using the pass rate as a basis for difficulty then you can reasonably say that the AANP exam is easier than the ANCC.

How long should I study for AANP exam?

Plan to study over 6 weeks. This was the sweet spot for me personally where I felt prepared but not burnt out. Read and take notes using the Leik book. Don’t rush through this step – take your time to read and understand the material.

How many questions do I have to get right to pass AANP exam?

A minimum passing scaled score of 500 must be obtained to pass the examination. A candidate’s performance on the examination is not compared to the performance of others taking the examination.

How many questions do I need to get right to pass AANP?

150 questions – passing score is based on 135 questions. The other 15 questions are pretest questions (questions being tested to include on future exams that do not contribute to your score). 175 questions – 150 of the questions are scored and 25 are pretest questions.

How many questions should I practice before AANP?

Two 75 question practice exams utilizing questions that are developed by AANP, so the questions are very similar to the style of questions you could expect on the actual exam. There are no rationales provided. I found both sets of test questions on Quizlet for free so I decided not to pay.

How many questions do I need to get correct to pass AANP?

How Does AANP Scoring Work? AANP certification exam scoring works on a scale of 200 to 800 points. A minimum passing score of 500 is required of examinees. Your score is ultimately neither a number or percent correct score.

Is ANCC or AANP harder?

The AANP exam is newer and was considered by many to be “easier” as evidenced by a higher passing percentage in the past, but the ANCC being older was considered by some to be the “better” exam. It was also considered to be “harder,” as the pass rate was slightly lower.