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| Preface | |
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| Understanding the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) | |
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| Overview of the PANCE | |
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| About the PANCE | |
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| Why You Have to Take the PANCE | |
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| What the PANCE is Not | |
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| PANCE Content | |
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| PANRE Versus Pathway II-Different Paths to Recertification | |
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| Overview of PANRE and Pathway II | |
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| Comparison of PANRE and Pathway II | |
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| Which Recertification Route Is Better? | |
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| Summary of the Pathway II Elective Component Process | |
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| Recertification Examination Registration Deadlines for 2006 | |
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| Introduction to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The CBT Testing Environment | |
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| Test Delivery Software | |
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| Registering for the PANCE | |
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| Preparing for the PANCE | |
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| Why Develop a Review Plan? | |
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| Creating a Good Review Plan | |
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| Establishing a Good Study Process | |
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| Test-Taking Skills | |
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| Identifying Error Patterns | |
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| Developing a Standard Approach to Questions | |
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| Advice for Test Day | |
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| Mental Turmoil | |
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| Biorhythms | |
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| Nutrition | |
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| Insomnia | |
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| Five Tips for Concentration, Pacing, and Test Anxiety | |
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| Managing Time During the Examination | |
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| Understanding the Recertification Process | |
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| The PANRE | |
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| Overview of the PANRE | |
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| Registering for the PANRE | |
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| Test-Prep Refresher for Those Preparing for the PANRE | |
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| On PANRE Test Day | |
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| The Pathway II Examination | |
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| Overview | |
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| Establishing Eligibility to Take the Pathway II Exam | |
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| Information for Soon-to-Be or Recently Graduated Physician Assistants | |
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| Transitioning from School to the Workplace | |
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| Establishing a Permanent Credentials File | |
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| Writing Your Professional Resume | |
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| Researching the Job Market | |
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| PANCE Practice Tests | |
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| Test 1 Block 1 | |
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| Test 1 Block 2 | |
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| Test 1 Block 3 | |
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| Test 1 Block 4 | |
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| Test 1 Answer Key | |
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| Answers and Explanations for Test 1 Block 1 | |
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| Answers and Explanations for Test 1 Block 2 | |
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| Answers and Explanations for Test 1 Block 3 | |
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| Answers and Explanations for Test 1 Block 4 | |
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| Test 2 Block 1 | |
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| Test 2 Block 2 | |
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| Test 2 Block 3 | |
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| Test 2 Block 4 | |
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| Test 2 Answer Key | |
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| Answers and Explanations for Test 2 Block 1 | |
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| Answers and Explanations for Test 2 Block 2 | |
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| Answers and Explanations for Test 2 Block 3 | |
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| Answers and Explanations for Test 2 Block 4 | |
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| PANCE Resources | |
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| Common Medical Abbreviations | |
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| Standard Reference Laboratory Values | |
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| State Statutory and Regulatory Requirements for Licensure | |
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| State/U.S. Territory Licensing Authorities | |
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| Authorization for Physician Assistants to Prescribe by State | |
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| New PA Graduate Temporary Licensure Availability by State | |
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| Index | |