CLASS NAME: PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE
LESSON: Choosing the FNP Certification Exam
NOTE TO WRITER: ANCC IS MY CHOICE
DISCUSSION 12.1: Certification Exam
Lesson Introduction
Welcome Module 12 in Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice. During this module, we will review which national certification exam(s) you will select to complete your FNP certification. You will read selected content from your textbook, watch a couple of videos selected by your instructor, interact with an immersive interactive activity, participate in a discussion, and complete an activity.
During this lesson, we will explore the two FNP national certification exams and determine whether you will take one or both of the exams.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• Research the criteria for the ANCC and AANP certification exams
Discussion Guidelines
Initial Post
For your initial post, answer the following questions:
1. Identify the national certification exam or exams that you have chosen.
2. For your initial response, answer the following questions:
o Why did you select that the one/(s) you did?
o How far will you have to travel to test?
o How much will it cost for you to test?
RUBRIC
Criteria Expectations
Content Follows directions, answers all questions thoroughly and appropriately; provides examples from personal experience where appropriate/ applicable.
Grasp of significance Projects knowledge and understanding of the significance of the assignment to professional development as an APN.
Evidence and documentation Provides thorough explanation of rationales and skillfully selects resources to substantiate conclusions.
Terminology Uses appropriate terminology correctly throughout.
Structure and mechanics Contains no spelling or grammatical errors No APA errors.
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