Choosing exam certification prep starts with choosing the exam. Three of these books belong to the same Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review family by Maria T. Codina Leik, while the fourth is Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep (2018 9th Edition). If you are studying for the FNP exam, your real decision is which used copy of the Leik review fits your budget and tolerance for markings. If you are studying for the PMP exam, your decision is simpler: the Mulcahy book is the only project management prep in this set. Either way, price matters, because these four books are spread across a wide range from the lowest-priced PMP book to the highest-priced FNP copy.
Quick Take
- FNP candidates who want digital prep bundled with the Leik review should look at the Very Good copy of Family Nurse Practitioner - Paperback, by Codina Leik MSN at the upper end of the range.
- FNP candidates who want a solid review for less should look at Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review 4th Edition Maria Leik.
- FNP candidates who want a middle-priced copy with a tight binding should consider Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, 4E PB - ACCEPTABLE.
- PMP candidates should go straight to PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy (2018 9th Edition) Course for Passing Project Mgmt - it's the only PMP-specific option and the lowest price in the set.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | List price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy (2018 9th Edition) Course for Passing Project Mgmt | $17.99 | |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review 4th Edition Maria Leik | $20.99 | |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, 4E PB - ACCEPTABLE | $24.00 | |
| Family Nurse Practitioner - Paperback, by Codina Leik MSN - Very Good h | $32.74 |
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive book is $14.75. The PMP prep sits at the bottom, the Very Good FNP paperback sits at the top, and the two Acceptable FNP copies fall in between.
Decision Matrix
- PMP exam: PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy (2018 9th Edition) Course for Passing Project Mgmt.
- FNP review with digital prep: Family Nurse Practitioner - Paperback, by Codina Leik MSN - Very Good h.
- Lower-priced FNP review if you can tolerate annotations: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review 4th Edition Maria Leik.
- Tight-binding FNP copy if you can source your own access code: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, 4E PB - ACCEPTABLE.
Product Notes
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review 4th Edition Maria Leik
At $20.99, this is the cheapest FNP review in the set. The trade paperback targets scholarly and professional adult learners, which matches the advanced level of the certification exam. The catch is the copy's Acceptable condition: it has been highlighted, the tests have been answered, and the online code has already been used, so you can't rely on the digital piece. If your study style is reading through worked examples and explanations, the markings might actually help you see how someone else approached the questions. If you need a clean book or a working code, this copy will feel limited. It's the lowest-priced way to get the Leik FNP review.
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, 4E PB - ACCEPTABLE
This $24.00 copy lands mid-range between the other two FNP books. The softcover has a tight binding, no spine creases, and no loose pages, but the access code has been exposed and likely will not work. Covers and edges show moderate wear, and some pages contain notes, underlining, and completed exercises. Choose it when physical sturdiness matters more than a pristine interior. It costs more than the other Acceptable copy, but the binding is described as tight and the pages are all present. The limitation is the same as any used FNP prep at this level: you are getting a review book with someone else's study marks, not a fresh workbook.
Family Nurse Practitioner - Paperback, by Codina Leik MSN - Very Good h
At $32.74, this is the most expensive book here and the only FNP copy in Very Good condition. The trade paperback includes interactive digital prep and robust study tools, making it a fuller package for someone who wants print plus a digital component. The item has seen limited use, all pages are included, and the text is legible, though there may be slight markings or highlighting. The trade-off is price: it costs $11.75 more than the cheapest FNP review and $8.74 more than the middle option. If your priority is a complete FNP prep with digital extras and a cleaner used copy, this is the one. If you're on a tighter budget, one of the Acceptable copies will save you money.
PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy (2018 9th Edition) Course for Passing Project Mgmt
This Very Good trade paperback is the only project management certification book in the comparison, and at $17.99 it's also the lowest-priced item overall. It's a 624-page course-in-a-book by Rita Mulcahy, designed around passing the PMP exam, and this copy is the revised edition format. If your exam is the PMP, this is the direct fit because none of the other titles address project management. The limitation is scope: the 2018 9th Edition is the version offered, so it is suited to that exam-prep landscape, and it won't help anyone studying for the FNP certification. For a PMP candidate, this book combines the right subject with the lowest price in the set.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- PMP candidates: choose PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy (2018 9th Edition) Course for Passing Project Mgmt.
- FNP candidates who want digital prep and a cleaner copy: choose Family Nurse Practitioner - Paperback, by Codina Leik MSN - Very Good h.
- FNP candidates on a tighter budget: choose Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review 4th Edition Maria Leik.
- FNP candidates who want a tight-binding middle-priced copy: choose Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, 4E PB - ACCEPTABLE.
