Family NP Certification Review
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The FNP Review Includes:
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Our popular courses are offered in major cities throughout the nation
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*Fitzgerald Online/On-Demand Review Courses and Packages are accessible for 180-days after purchase.
FNP Review Packages
Various ways that allow you to study at your own pace and according to your preferred learning style,
making the preparation process more efficient and effective.
Online
Flexibility of studying at your own pace online
- Adult Physical Assessment Cue Cards
- Pediatric Physical Assessment Cue Cards
- 350-Question Exam Prep Test
- Printed Workbook
- 150-Question Practice Exam
- 4 Live Online Q&A Sessions
- Fitzgerald Pass Guarantee
Livestream
Live interactive instructions from Nurse Practitioner experts
- 2-Day Livestream Certification Exam Review Class
- Dr. Fitzgerald’s NP Certification Exam Prep Book
- Adult Physical Assessment Cue Cards
- Pediatric Physical Assessment Cue Cards
- 350-Question Exam Prep Test
- Printed Workbook
- 150-Question Practice Exam
- Fitzgerald Pass Guarantee
On-Demand
Both online & offline study options to study at your own pace
- Online Certification Exam Review Course
- MP3 Certification Exam Review Course
- Dr. Fitzgerald’s NP Certification Exam Prep Book
- Adult Physical Assessment Cue Cards
- Pediatric Physical Assessment Cue Cards
- 350-Question Exam Prep Test
- Printed Workbook
- 150-Question Practice Exam
- 4 Live Online Q&A Sessions
- Fitzgerald Pass Guarantee
Ultimate
Livestream, online & offline study options
- 2-Day Livestream Certification Exam Review Class
- Online Certification Exam Review Course
- MP3 Certification Exam Review Course
- Dr. Fitzgerald’s NP Certification Exam Prep Book
- Adult Physical Assessment Cue Cards
- Pediatric Physical Assessment Cue Cards
- 350-Question Exam Prep Test
- Printed Workbook
- 150-Question Practice Exam
- 4 Live Online Q&A Sessions
- Fitzgerald Pass Guarantee
*Fitzgerald Online/On-Demand Review Courses and Packages are accessible for 180-days after purchase.
Exam Preparation Essentials
Prepare with confidence using our specially designed review tools tailored for the Family Nurse Practitioner exam.
MP3 On-Demand
Audio study option to learn on the go. Comes with a fully loaded MP3 Player
- Fully loaded with ear buds & 3.5 mm cable for car/speaker audio connection
- Durable & geared for extended use; same MP3 player used by public libraries
- Printed Workbook
- FREE 150-Question Readiness Exam
- Live Online Q&As Sessions*
- Unlimited Test Attempts
Prep Test for the Family NP Certification
Comprehensive 350-Question Prep Test.
- Formulated using the proven Fitzgerald method of certification test preparation.
- Each clinical topic includes assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and pharmacology comprehension.
- Fitzgerald online testing provides detailed rationales for every question and analysis of knowledge gaps provides feedback to help focus your study.
- Comprehensive analysis is arranged by topic.
- Primary Prevention: Health Promotion and Immunization
- Secondary Prevention: Detecting Preclinical Disease
- Commonly Encountered Dermatologic Disorders
- Assessment and Intervention in Select Hematologic Disorders
- Professional Issues
- Commonly Encountered Neuropsychiatric Problems:
- Migraine, Tension-type, and Cluster Headache
- Mental Health Issues
- Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
- Lower Respiratory Tract Disease: Pneumonia, asthma and COPD
- Assessment and Intervention in Select Hematologic Disorders
- Common Musculoskeletal Problems
- Common Endocrinopathies:
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Thyroid Disorders
- Woman’s and Men’s Health:
- Principles of Family Planning
- Common GU and GYN Problems: UTIs, STIs, and more
- Evaluation and Intervention in Select Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders
- Cardiovascular Issues:
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Dyslipidemia
- Disorders Revealed by the Cardiac Exam: A Focus on Hearth Sounds and Murmurs
- Special Considerations in the Older Adult:
- Special Considerations in Geriatric Prescribing
- Common Health Problems in the Older Adult
- Primary Care of the Well and Sick Infant, Child and Teen
- OB/GYN
Family NP QBank
A companion tool to assist Nurse Practitioner (NP) students and/or graduates who are preparing to take their Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exam. The QBank compliments the FHEA FNP Review course/ program.
The Family NP QBank follows the AANP and ANCC blueprint/item writing as a guideline. QBank questions are categorized by body system, domains, and knowledge areas.
Within the QBank experience, you can take:- One-time pre-assessment: Quick “gut-check” to test your knowledge, before engaging in any practice tests and simulated exam experiences. You can take the pre-assessment one time and can review your results as much as you’d like.
- Practice exams: 11 practice exams, categorized by 11 body systems. You can take the practice exams more than once. Immediately after answering each question, the exam reveals if you answered correctly/ incorrectly and provides a rationale you can review that before moving onto the next question.
- Simulated exam: A comprehensive exam that mimics a real testing scenario. The exam is timed (3 hours). Once you complete the entire simulated exam, your results will reveal which item(s) you answered correctly/ incorrectly and their rationales.
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Family NP Certification Review FAQs
What topics on the Family NP exam carry the most weight?
This is one of the first things you should understand as you structure your study. Both major boards focus heavily on core clinical knowledge and decision-making, but they organize content a little differently.
For the AANP exam:
- Assessment: 36% of content
- Diagnosis: 24% of content
- Plan: 23% of content
- Evaluation: 17% of content
This means roughly two-thirds of your prep should center around gathering patient data, forming diagnoses, and creating effective treatment plans. Assessment and diagnosis questions dominate what you’ll see on test day.
For the ANCC exam:
- Clinical Management: 43% of content
- Diagnosis: 26% of content
- Assessment: 21% of content
- Professional role: 10% of content
This version places slightly more emphasis on management decisions—for instance, selecting pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies and tailoring care plans—and still expects strong fundamentals in assessment and diagnosis.
In either case, high-yield subject areas include:
- Health assessment and differential diagnosis
- Disease management across the lifespan
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Health promotion and prevention
- Care planning and evaluation (including clinical outcomes)
- Professional and ethical practice (ANCC has a heavier focus here).
What this means for your study: Spend your study energy where the most questions are—strong assessment skills, sharp diagnostic reasoning, and effective management strategies. Tailor your review accordingly with practice scenarios that reflect these weighted domains.
Tip: Our Ultimate FNP Review Package includes practice exams and analytics that mirror these blueprints so you can focus on your weakest domains.
Learn more: Want to know how to pass your FNP exam the first time? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
What are the real differences between the AANP and ANCC FNP exams?
Both exams certify you as a Family Nurse Practitioner, but they differ in structure, format, and emphasis—and knowing the differences helps you tailor your prep strategy.
Format & Question Types:
- AANP FNP: 150 questions (135 scored), multiple choice only.
- ANCC FNP: 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest), with a mix of item types such as multiple choice, multiple response, drag-and-drop, and hotspot questions.
Content Focus:
- AANP is very clinically focused, almost all questions center on assessment → diagnosis → plan → evaluation of patient care.
- ANCC includes an additional Professional Role domain (~10% of content), covering things like ethics, research, regulatory issues, quality improvement, and leadership—in addition to assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management.
Study Implications:
- AANP: Prioritize clinical reasoning and patient management scenarios.
- ANCC: While the clinical content is similar, also prepare for professional practice questions that test policy, ethics, and system-level thinking.
Tip: Most clinical topics are covered in both exams, so your core FNP review will largely overlap. We recommend tailoring your last 2–3 weeks of prep with specific practice exams and review drills based on the board you register for.
Learn more: For a deeper dive into the differences between AANP and ANCC, read the first chapter in our Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Where can I take a full-length FNP practice test aligned to the AANP/ANCC exam, with explanations?
If you want to simulate a test day and diagnose your strengths/weaknesses, you’ve got options:
Fitzgerald practice exams: All Fitzgerald FNP review packages include a full-length practice test—for example, the Ultimate FNP Package features a 350-question comprehensive exam plus a 150-question test that reflects real exam content and domain weighting. These come with detailed rationales and analytics so you can see exactly what to focus on next.
Why this matters: Seeing how questions are written—not just knowing content—builds confidence and improves clinical reasoning under exam conditions. You can access your practice tests within your course dashboard once enrolled. They’re also a core reason students report feeling more confident on test day.
Want to try before you buy? Many students start with our free sample practice questions included with some review packages—they give you a feel for the style and rationale depth Fitzgerald is known for.
If I’m a first-timer, is a live class or an on-demand course better for FNP board prep?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here’s how to choose based on your learning style and schedule.
Live Class (In-Person or Livestream)
- Best if you want real-time instruction and the chance to ask questions on the spot.
- A live setting can help with accountability, especially if you study better with structure and interaction.
- Fitzgerald’s live courses walk through exam domains sequentially and include Q&A so you can clarify tricky concepts as you go.
On-Demand Course
- Best if you need flexibility—study when and where you want.
- Perfect for balancing review with clinical shifts or personal commitments.
- You can replay sections, pause, and revisit content as many times as you need.
Our recommendation
- If you thrive with scheduled instruction and peer energy, live (in-person or livestream) can help you internalize concepts faster.
- If you need control over pacing or have a busy schedule, on-demand offers a structured curriculum you can tailor to your own timeline.
- Many students combine both, using on-demand material for initial content familiarization and live sessions closer to exam day for high-impact review.
No matter which route you choose, our Family NP Certification Review curriculum covers all major domains (assessment, diagnosis, planning/intervention, evaluation, and professional issues where applicable) and is built around the official blueprints of both boards.
Where can I find more NP certification information?
Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald has gained countless insights from decades of clinical practice and preparing over 140,000 NPs for their certification exams. These include:
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