This book is designed to be a high-speed review a last-minute gut check before the exam day. It provides a quick summary of the key topics one will encounter on the exam, to supplement to certification preparation studies. It can be used in conjunction with other study aids to ensure that one is as prepared as possible for the exam. The book follows the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board’s (AANPCB) and American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) most recent exam content outlines and uses a succinct, bulleted format to highlight what you need to know. It helps solidify the retention of information in the month or so leading up to the exams. It is written by certified nurse practitioners who are familiar with the exam and the content one needs to know. Special features appear throughout the book to call out important information, including: complications, pearls, alerts, pop quizzes, list of abbreviations and images. It reviews the examination information for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)/Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner through the AANPCB and the ANCC. While the blueprints for both exams differ significantly, the book has been organized by organ system, as most FNP and Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners (AGACNP) students study using this methodology. Being able to prepare for the exam efficiently and effectively is paramount, which is why this Express Review is created.
