course materials

1. Using the information from this week’s module, discuss the following
information
Using the information from this week’s module, discuss the following information: Are there
any differences between the ANCC and AANP certification exams for FNPs? What is the state
law for national certification in your own state? Discuss the benefits of national
certification.Here are articles to use:Article: Why certify? The benefits of nursing
certification. (2010, March 05). Mescape at:
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/717805You will use this information to answer
the discussion question this week.Explore the websites for national certification exams at
the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and The American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) websites.Family Nurse Practitioners (Individual/Family
Across the Lifespan) may take the ANCC or AANP certification. Most Wilkes FNP students sit
for the AANP exam. It is considered more clinically focused.AANP InformationAANP
Certification Information: https://www.aanpcert.org/certs/applicationsAANP Test
Blueprint: https://www.aanpcert.org/certs/fnpANCC Certification InformationANCC
Certification Information: https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ANCC: Testing
Domains: https://www.nursingworld.org/~48f9cc/globalassets/certification/certification-
specialty-pages/resources/test-content-outlines/familynp-tco-may-222.pdf