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Miriam Tivzenda's ANCC AANP Study Group This Page is for Nurse Practitioner students and Nurse practitioner graduates looking to pass the ANCC and AANP FNP Board exams.

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19/07/2025

The NP Life: A Cautionary Tale
Meet Linda, an aspiring nurse practitioner. Her life motto?
“I’ll rest after boards… or after clinicals… or maybe after I retire.”
She had five highlighters, ten textbooks, and two jobs!
Every morning, she chanted:
“FNP. DNP. GOD help me.”
Fast forward a few years—Linda became a licensed NP!
But guess what?
Now she’s diagnosing fatigue in others while running on caffeine and vibes.
She tells her patients to “get 8 hours of sleep”... then charts until 2 a.m.
She preaches self-care but hasn’t seen her own bathtub since grad school.
One day, a patient asked,
“Ma’am, are YOU okay?”
Linda paused and said,
"I was… until SOAP notes became my love language."
Moral of the story?
Aspiring or licensed, you still need rest.
Because burnt-out NPs don’t save just lives—they just forget where they parked.
Happy Saturday to all NPs and future NPs!
Rest is medicine too. 🩺☕
Tag your NP tribe who needs a nap and a laugh today!
Miriam Tivzenda. APRN, nurse educator, and Coach.

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16/07/2025

🩺 5 Must-Know Tips for NP Clinical Rotations
1) Know Your Patient Before You Walk In
Review the chart, including the chief complaint, medications, and recent lab results, before seeing the patient. It shows initiative and builds your clinical confidence.
2) Practice Your Clinical Reasoning Out Loud
Preceptors want to hear how you think. Share your differential diagnosis and why you're leaning one way. Don’t be afraid to be wrong—just be thoughtful.
3) Own Your Learning—Set Weekly Goals
Go into each week with specific goals (e.g., manage 3 HTN cases, practice joint injections, improve SOAP notes). Track your progress.
4) Build Rapport with Your Preceptor & Staff
Be respectful, humble, and communicative. A positive attitude opens doors for mentorship, references, and even job opportunities.
5) Document Like a Pro
Take every chance to improve your charting. Ask for feedback. Clear and concise documentation is crucial to the success of NPs.
💡 Bonus Tip:
Always carry a small notebook or app to jot down pearls from real patient encounters—you’ll use them long after graduation.
Miriam Tivzenda. APRN, Nurse Educator, and Coach.

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16/07/2025

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🎓 5 Must-Know Tips for NP School Success 💡 1️⃣ Master Your Time Like a Clinician-in-Training Clinicals, class, exams, an...
10/07/2025

🎓 5 Must-Know Tips for NP School Success 💡
1️⃣ Master Your Time Like a Clinician-in-Training
Clinicals, class, exams, and life—plan ahead or fall behind. Use planners and block study time.
2️⃣ Know Your “Why”
NP school gets hard. On the tough days, remembering why you started will keep you going.
3️⃣ Speak Up, Don’t Struggle in Silence
Talk to your professors early when you’re overwhelmed. Delaying help = missed opportunities.
4️⃣ Use Real Clinical Scenarios to Study
NP board exams and clinicals both demand application, not just theory. Case-based practice is key!
5️⃣ Network with Fellow NPs & Mentors
Your classmates and preceptors may be the reason you land that first NP job. Relationships matter!
📚 Want a real-world guide to thrive in NP school and beyond?
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09/07/2025

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09/07/2025

Tuesday Vibes 💙 | "More Than a Diagnosis"
I’ll never forget the first time a patient looked me in the eyes and said, “Thank you for listening. No one else ever has.”
It wasn’t the diagnosis that made the difference that day — it was presence.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I’ve learned that clinical skills are essential, but connection is healing too.
So to every aspiring NP and practicing NP out there —
Keep showing up with heart.
You’re not just treating conditions.
You’re changing lives.Have a fabulous tuesday
Miriam Tivzenda.APRN,Nurse educator & Coach

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08/07/2025

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07/07/2025

Good morning and happy Monday to all aspiring and practicing NPs! 🌞🩺
Whether you're hitting the books or seeing patients, remember—you're walking in purpose.
Take it one step at a time. Stay focused. Rest when needed. You've got this!
—Miriam Tivzenda 💙

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06/07/2025

🎓 FREE Chat Coaching for New NPs & NP Students – This Week Only! 💬
Hi everyone! For those of you who don’t know me yet, I’m Miriam Tivzenda, FNP-BC, FNP-C, board-certified by both the ANCC and AANP. I took and passed both exams because I’m deeply committed to helping NP grads like you succeed—no matter which board you choose.
I run NP review courses for both exams and also offer coaching for nursing students, NP students, and new NPs navigating their journey from school to practice.
👉 This week, I’m offering free 1:1 chat coaching.
If you’re an NP student, a recent grad, or a newly licensed NP, and you’ve got questions about:
Surviving NP school
Passing boards
Transitioning into practice
I’m here to help!
📩 Send me up to 5 questions via DM—I’ll respond directly and guide you however I can.
🕒 The offer is available this week only (07/06-07/13/2025), so don’t miss your chance to get support from someone who’s been right where you are.
Let’s get you set up for success! 💪🩺
– Miriam Tivzenda, FNP-BC, FNP-C

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06/07/2025

Five Study Tips for Aspiring Nurse Practitioners Preparing for the NP Boards (AANP or ANCC):
📘 1. Know the Exam Blueprint Cold
Focus your prep around the official AANP or ANCC blueprint.
Prioritize high-weighted topics: assessment, diagnosis, pharmacology, and clinical management.
💡 Tip: Download and print the blueprint—check off topics as you master them.
❓ 2. Practice Questions Daily
Commit to at least 75–100 questions per day, focusing on rationales.
Use trusted Q banks.
💡 Tip: Don’t just guess—study the “why” behind right and wrong answers
⏱️ 3. Simulate Exam Conditions
Take timed full-length practice exams to build stamina and reduce test-day anxiety.
Review weak areas thoroughly after each exam.
💡 Tip: Mimic real test settings—no distractions, time limits, and a quiet environment.
🧠 4. Use Mnemonics & Visual Aids
Create or use visual charts, flashcards, and memory tricks for conditions and meds.
Especially useful for differentials, diagnostics, and red flag symptoms.
💡 Tip: Teach concepts out loud—it reinforces memory and reveals gaps.
📆 5. Create a Study Plan With Rest Days
Use a 4–12 week study calendar with focused topics, questions, and review built in.
Schedule mental health breaks—burnout hinders recall and performance.
💡 Tip: Track progress weekly. Adjust as needed.
Miriam Tivzenda. APRN, nurse educator, and coach.

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