Study Guide | 2025–2026 AGNP Certification Study Guide |
AANP/ANCC Exam Prep Review Book
What’s Included:
✔️ Complete system-by-system clinical review (CV, GI, Neuro, MSK, GU, etc.)
✔️ Health promotion & disease prevention
✔️ Differential diagnoses and red flag conditions
✔️ Pharmacology, lab interpretation, screening guidelines
✔️ Diagnostic reasoning + clinical decision-making
✔️ Up-to-date content based on AANP & ANCC 2025 exam blueprints
✔️ Bonus: test-taking strategies & tips for first-time success
📚 Format Designed For:
Clear, concise sections for rapid review
Bullet-point summaries, charts, and tables
Key terms, definitions, and must-know facts
Ideal for last-minute cramming or long-term prep
Adult-Gerontology Nurse
Practitioner Certification Review
Overview of the Author and Publication
Author Background
• Maria T. Codina Leik is a prominent figure in nurse practitioner education.
• She has over 20 years of clinical experience and is board certified in two specialties:
family NP and adult-gerontology primary care NP.
• Leik has authored multiple NP certification review books and contributed to NP Enhance
textbooks.
, • The book is published by Springer Publishing Company, LLC, in 2018.
• It includes bibliographical references and an index for easy navigation.
• ISBNs for both print and e-book versions are provided.
Exam and Health Screening Overview
Certification Exam Information
• Details about the structure and content of the certification exam for AdultGerontology Nurse
Practitioners
• Importance of understanding exam format and types of questions.
Pharmacology Review
• Overview of essential pharmacological concepts relevant to adult-gerontology nursing.
• Key medications and their implications for older adults.
, Systems Review
Health Screening and Health Promotion
• Importance of regular health screenings in older adults. • Strategies for promoting health and
preventing disease.
System-Specific Reviews
• Detailed reviews of various body systems including cardiovascular, pulmonary, and nervous
systems.
• Common disorders and their management in geriatric patients.