Five AANPCB FNP prep options, from a live review course to a phone app, compared on price, practice questions, full-length exams, guarantees and CE hours. Every competitor figure was read from the vendor’s own page on November 10, 2026.
Updated November 10, 2026
5 options compared
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Published by PrepSolution, an exam-preparation provider. This comparison uses published provider information. We have not tested these courses hands-on or measured their learning outcomes. Check each provider’s current inclusions and terms before buying.
Disclosure: PrepSolution publishes this page and makes and sells option #1 on this list, PrepSolution FNP-C Complete Pass System.
As of November 10, 2026, FNP-C prep splits into lecture courses (APEA), question banks (BoardVitals, Pocket Prep) and full systems (PrepSolution). Pick by how you learn: lectures if you need teaching, a bank if you need volume, a system if you want practice, a book and full-length mocks in one price. This comparison uses each vendor’s published pages, not hands-on testing.
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PrepSolutionBest all-in-one practice system$109.99–$279.99 (3–12 months)
1,087 guideline-verified questions, 3 timed full-length mocks, 500 flashcards and the 428-page FNP Essentials book for $109.99 (3 months) to $279.99 (12 months), with a pass guarantee on every plan.
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APEABest lecture course$451.95–$485.95 bundles; live course $519–$590
Recorded review course, one Predictor Exam and MyQBank access in 3- and 6-month bundles, plus a separate live review course with a free-repeat guarantee.
More than 1,500 AANP FNP questions with explanations, a pass guarantee on its 3- and 6-month plans, and paid add-ons for a 150-question practice exam and 90 CE contact hours.
Prices and counts pulled from each provider’s public pages. Scroll the table sideways on small screens.
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Best all-in-one practice systemOur product
PrepSolution FNP-C Complete Pass System
QBank + mocks + book + flashcards · Best for: Candidates who want practice, mocks and a book in one price
Questions
1,087
Full tests
3 timed mocks
Access
3 / 6 / 12 months
Guarantee
Every plan
PrepSolution builds and sells the FNP-C system listed here. It is held to the same published-information standard as the other options.
The FNP-C Complete Pass System includes 1,087 primary-care questions re-verified against current US clinical guidelines and mapped to the AANPCB blueprint, 3 timed full-length mocks, 500 flashcards and the 428-page FNP Essentials visual study guide. Plans cost $109.99 for 3 months, $179.99 for 6 months and $279.99 for 12 months.
Every plan carries the pass guarantee, which extends access rather than refunding money. The system has no video or live lectures and no CE contact hours, so candidates who need teaching or CE credit should look at APEA or BoardVitals as well.
What’s great
Full-length mocks included, not sold as add-ons
Study book and flashcards in every plan
Pass guarantee on every plan
Up to 12 months of access for one payment
What’s not
No video or live lectures
No CE contact hours
Smaller question bank than BoardVitals
No free questions before you buy
Bottom line
PrepSolution’s FNP-C system at $109.99–$279.99 as of November 10, 2026 puts a question bank, full-length mocks and a study book in one price, for candidates who do not need lectures or CE.
Live or recorded review course + QBank · Best for: Candidates who learn best from a teacher
Questions
800 per MyQBank
Full tests
Predictor Exam from $60
Access
3 or 6 months (bundles)
Guarantee
Live course only
APEA’s 3-month bundle ($451.95) and 6-month bundle ($485.95) pair its recorded review course (video or audio) with one Predictor Exam and MyQBank access; the bundle also includes 200 practice questions and a course manual. Each MyQBank has 800 questions and sells alone for $115 to $225. The Predictor Exam has 150 questions, a 3-hour limit and one use, from $60.
The live review course costs $590, or $519 if you register 6 weeks early. Only the live course carries a guarantee: a free repeat course if you do not pass. The recorded course grants contact hours on completion.
What’s great
Live and recorded lectures
Course manual included in bundles
Contact hours on completing the recorded course
What’s not
Most expensive option here
Guarantee covers the live course only
Predictor Exam is single use
Bottom line
APEA at $451.95–$485.95 for its bundles as of November 10, 2026 is the pick for candidates who need lectures, with the live course’s free-repeat guarantee as a backstop.
Online QBank + mobile app · Best for: Candidates who want the largest AANP question bank
Questions
1,500+
Full tests
150-question add-on
Access
1, 3 or 6 months
Guarantee
3- and 6-month plans
BoardVitals’ AANP FNP bank has more than 1,500 questions with explanations for correct and incorrect answers. Plans are $159 for 1 month (Cram), $209 for 3 months (Prepare) and $299 for 6 months (Master). A free trial gives access to select questions without a card.
A “100% Pass Guarantee” is listed on the 3- and 6-month plans, not on Cram, and its terms are not on the product page. A 150-question full-length practice exam is a $20–$25 add-on and a CE certificate for up to 90 contact hours is $99–$129.
What’s great
Largest AANP question count here
Free trial with no card
Optional CE certificate
What’s not
Full-length exam costs extra
No study book listed
Guarantee not on the 1-month plan; terms not published on the page
Bottom line
BoardVitals at $159–$299 as of November 10, 2026 is the biggest AANP question bank here, best if volume matters more than included mocks.
Mobile/web QBank (subscription) · Best for: Short daily practice on a phone
Questions
1,000
Full tests
Mock mode
Access
While subscribed
Guarantee
3 extra months
Pocket Prep’s AANPCB FNP bank has 1,000 questions across 13 subjects, with quiz modes and a mock exam mode whose length is not stated. Premium is $20.99 billed monthly, $49.99 every three months or $124.99 a year, and unlocks 36 nursing exams.
If you do not pass, Pocket Prep adds three months of Premium free; it is not a refund. Pocket Prep says the app is not meant to be your only source of study material. You can try 35 questions free.
What’s great
Lowest monthly price
35 free questions
Covers 36 nursing exams
What’s not
No video or study book
Mock length not stated
Auto-renewing subscription
Bottom line
Pocket Prep FNP at $20.99 a month as of November 10, 2026 is the cheapest way to drill on a phone, best as a supplement.
Other providers you may want to research alongside these options. Providers marked Not reviewed are missing from the list because we could not read their pages, not because we judged them weaker.
UWorld FNP.Not reviewedUWorld sells FNP prep, but its FNP product page could not be read on November 10, 2026, so we could not confirm its current price, question count or guarantee.
Archer Review FNP.Not reviewedArcher Review sells nurse practitioner prep and an FNP app, but its FNP product page could not be read on November 10, 2026, so we could not confirm its price or contents.
Fitzgerald Health Education Associates.Not reviewedFitzgerald’s site could not be read on November 10, 2026, so we could not confirm any current product, price or guarantee.
How we evaluated these courses
We compare published exam alignment, practice resources, learning support, access terms, and cost. This is a review of provider information, not hands-on course testing or a measurement of learning outcomes.
These options are not scored. The numbered order is our editorial judgment from each provider’s published information, and it is not a measured ranking.
Exam alignment
Whether the product targets the AANPCB FNP exam and states the blueprint it follows.
Practice volume and realism
Published question count, full-length timed exams and whether explanations are included.
Learning support
Lectures, study books, flashcards, analytics and CE contact hours.
Total cost
What you pay over a realistic three-month study window, including add-ons and renewals.
Terms and guarantee
Access length, billing model and what any guarantee actually covers.
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FNP-C prep prices at a glance (checked November 10, 2026)
BoardVitals AANP bank
$159 (1 month), $209 (3 months), $299 (6 months)
APEA
$451.95 and $485.95 bundles; live review $590 ($519 early bird); MyQBank $115–$225 per bank
Pocket Prep
$20.99 a month, $49.99 every 3 months, $124.99 a year
APEA is the only option here with live and recorded review lectures. The question banks and PrepSolution are self-study.
Do you need CE contact hours?
BoardVitals sells a CE certificate add-on for up to 90 contact hours, and APEA’s recorded course grants contact hours on completion. PrepSolution and Pocket Prep do not offer CE.
How much full-length practice do you want?
PrepSolution includes 3 timed mocks in every plan. BoardVitals sells one 150-question exam as an add-on, APEA’s Predictor Exam is single use, and Pocket Prep does not state its mock length.
What is your budget?
Pocket Prep starts at $20.99 a month and APEA’s Question Book is $90. PrepSolution costs $109.99 to $279.99, BoardVitals $159 to $299 and APEA’s bundles $451.95 and $485.95.
FAQ about FNP-C prep courses
What is the best FNP-C prep course?
It depends on how you learn. APEA is the pick for lectures, at $451.95–$485.95 for its bundles. BoardVitals has the largest AANP bank (1,500+ questions) at $159–$299. PrepSolution puts 1,087 questions, 3 full-length mocks, flashcards and a study book in one price of $109.99 to $279.99. Pocket Prep is the cheapest app at $20.99 a month.
How much does FNP-C prep cost?
As of November 10, 2026, FNP prep ranges from $20.99 a month for Pocket Prep to $590 for APEA’s live review course. APEA’s Question Book is $90, BoardVitals’ AANP bank $159–$299, PrepSolution $109.99–$279.99 and APEA’s bundles $451.95–$485.95. Add-ons such as BoardVitals’ practice exam and CE certificate cost extra.
Which FNP prep has the most practice questions?
BoardVitals’ AANP bank lists the most among single products at 1,500+. APEA’s Question Book has 1,100 and each MyQBank 800, PrepSolution has 1,087 plus the questions in its FNP Essentials book, and Pocket Prep has 1,000. UWorld and Archer Review counts could not be confirmed on the date we checked.
Which FNP prep includes full-length practice exams?
PrepSolution includes 3 timed full-length mocks in every plan. BoardVitals sells a 150-question practice exam as a $20–$25 add-on. APEA’s Predictor Exam has 150 questions and a 3-hour limit, starts at $60 and can be taken once. Pocket Prep has a mock exam mode but does not state its length.
Which FNP prep courses have a pass guarantee?
PrepSolution includes a pass guarantee on every plan, extending access if you do not pass. BoardVitals lists a pass guarantee on its 3- and 6-month plans but not its 1-month plan. APEA’s guarantee covers only its live course, with a free repeat course. Pocket Prep adds three months of free access if you fail.
Which FNP prep offers CE contact hours?
BoardVitals and APEA do; PrepSolution and Pocket Prep do not. BoardVitals sells a CE certificate add-on worth up to 90 contact hours for $129, or $99 with a 3- or 6-month plan. APEA’s recorded review course grants contact hours on completion, which helps if you need CE credit alongside board prep.
Ready to see PrepSolution for yourself?
PrepSolution’s FNP-C system at $109.99–$279.99 as of November 10, 2026 puts a question bank, full-length mocks and a study book in one price, for candidates who do not need lectures or CE.