Certification Review Study Plan

A study plan is a useful tool when there is a large amount of material to be covered for an exam. The material should be spaced out over several days, reviewing specific blocks of material each day, preparing ahead of time, and staying organized. This study plan will be utilized to focus on the areas needing improvement based on the NR603 predictor exam.

Learning Goal #1
Learning Goal (Identified from Pre- Predictor exam)
What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities
How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline
When do you want to accomplish your goal? Reflection
How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner?
Improve my knowledge of endocrine (50%) function and diseases. 1. Complete endocrine subject specific exams in the APEA myQbank. practicing until I consistently score at least 90%.

2. Review endocrine in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care textbook.
3. Study endocrinology for 1 hour (of 2-hour study block) every Monday.
4. Identify patients on my preceptor’s schedule with endocrinology related problems. Create a plan and present to my preceptor prior to the scheduled visit. Lead the OV and collaborate with the patient to engage them in the plan.
5. Attend the on ground FNP Intensive week 7 of this course, and focus on endocrinology during the review. Each learning activity will be accomplished by week 5, ahead of the first Predictor exam, and will be reviewed as necessary through week 8 of this course. Learning activity number 5 will be accomplished by week 8. Identifying patients with an endocrinology condition will improve my assessment and diagnosis skills. It will also allow me to create and modify treatment plans and engage with the patient. Putting knowledge into practice improves my understanding of the disease and treatment plans. Increasing my understanding about the disease process and medications will help me communicate with my colleagues, and recognize changes in my patients that I may not have recognized without this knowledge. Additionally, increasing my knowledge in this area will better prepare me to be successful on my national certification exam.

Learning Goal #2
Learning Goal (Identified from Pre- Predictor exam)
What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities
How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline
When do you want to accomplish your goal? Reflection
How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner?
Improve my knowledge of men’s health (50%) function and diseases. 1. Complete men’s health subject specific exams in the APEA myQbank, practicing to consistently score at least 90%.

2. Review men’s health in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care textbook.
3. Read at least 4-advanced practice nursing/medical journal articles related to men’s health.
4. Ask my preceptor to guide me through a detailed men’s health assessment at my clinical site.
5. Attend the on ground FNP Intensive week 7 of this course, and focus on respiratory during the review. Each learning activity will be accomplished by week 5, ahead of the first Predictor exam, and will be reviewed as necessary through week 8 of this course. Learning activity number 5 will be accomplished by week 8. Identifying patients to focus on men’s health will improve my assessment and diagnosis skills. It will also allow me to create and modify treatment plans and engage with the patient. Putting knowledge into practice improves my understanding of the preventive measures applicable to men specifically. Additionally, increasing my knowledge in this area will better prepare me to be successful on my national certification exam.

Learning Goal #3
Learning Goal (Identified from Pre- Predictor exam)
What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities
How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline
When do you want to accomplish your goal? Reflection
How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner?
Improve my knowledge of respiratory (57%) function and diseases. 1. Complete respiratory subject specific exams in the APEA myQbank, practicing consistently score at least 90%.

2. Review respiratory/pulmonary in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care textbook.
3. Complete respiratory modules in CE Direct including webinars.
4. Study respiratory for 1 hour (of 2-hour study block) every Tuesday.
5. Attend the on ground FNP Intensive week 7 of this course, and focus on respiratory during the review. Each learning activity will be accomplished by week 5, ahead of the first Predictor exam, and will be reviewed as necessary through week 8 of this course. Learning activity number 5 will be accomplished by week 8. Identifying patients with a respiratory condition will improve my assessment and diagnosis skills. Putting knowledge into practice improves my understanding of the disease and treatment plans. Devoting additional study time to this specific focus will increase my knowledge base and understanding. Additionally, increasing my knowledge in this area will better prepare me to be successful on my national certification exam.

Learning Goal #4
Learning Goal (Identified from Pre- Predictor exam)
What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities
How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline
When do you want to accomplish your goal? Reflection
How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner?
Improve my knowledge of ENT (59%) function and diseases. 1. Complete ENT subject specific exams in the APEA myQbank. I will continue to practice with these until I consistently score at least 90%.

2. Review ENT in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care textbook.
3. Use CE Direct to specifically review ENT articles and webinars.
4. Study ENT for 1 hour (of 2-hour study block) every Wednesday.
5. Attend the on ground FNP Intensive week 7 of this course, and focus on respiratory during the review. Each learning activity will be accomplished by week 5, ahead of the first Predictor exam, and will be reviewed as necessary through week 8 of this course. Learning activity number 5 will be accomplished by week 8. Extensive ENT review will improve my knowledge of the different disease processes; normal vs abnormal Additionally, increasing my knowledge in this area will better prepare me to be successful on my national certification exam.

Learning Goal #5
Learning Goal (Identified from Pre- Predictor exam)
What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities
How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline
When do you want to accomplish your goal? Reflection
How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner?
Improve my knowledge of evaluation. 1. Complete exams in the APEA myQbank. I will continue to practice with these until I consistently score at least 90%.

2. Review best outcomes in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care textbook.
3. Work with preceptor in cases of patients to determine whether therapeutic results are achieved and evaluating whether the care plan is working or not.
4. Review case studies provided in CE Direct and assess knowledge of outcomes via review testing provided.
5. Attend the on ground FNP Intensive week 7 of this course, and focus on respiratory during the review. Each learning activity will be accomplished by week 5, ahead of the first Predictor exam, and will be reviewed as necessary through week 8 of this course. Learning activity number 5 will be accomplished by week 8. Intensive review of Clinical Practice Guidelines will reinforce my knowledge of best outcomes and allow me to reassess the care plans and collaborate with the patient to meet their needs. Interactive practice with current patients in practicum experience will allow me to experience this and better prepare me to be successful on my national exam.

Learning Goal #6
Learning Goal (Identified from Pre- Predictor exam)
What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities
How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline
When do you want to accomplish your goal? Reflection
How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner?
Improve my knowledge of planning and intervention. 1. Complete exams in the APEA myQbank. I will continue to practice with these until I consistently score at least 90%.

2. Review best practices in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care textbook.
3. Read at least 4-advanced practice nursing/medical journal articles related to respiratory.
4. Review case studies provided in CE Direct and assess knowledge of interventions via review testing provided.
5. Work with preceptor in cases of patients to determine whether therapeutic results are achieved and evaluating whether the care plan is working or not and making changes to it.
6. Attend the on ground FNP Intensive week 7 of this course, and focus on respiratory during the review. Each learning activity will be accomplished by week 5, ahead of the first Predictor exam, and will be reviewed as necessary through week 8 of this course. Learning activity number 5 will be accomplished by week 8. Intensive review of Clinical Practice Guidelines will reinforce my knowledge of best practices and allow me to reassess the care plans and collaborate with the patient to meet their needs and determine if the intervention was successful. Interactive practice with current patients in practicum experience will allow me to experience this and better prepare me to be successful on my national exam.

This study plan will help me prepare for the future examination and focus on areas of weakness while increasing my overall knowledge of all subject material.