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At SMNP Reviews, we believe in empowering our NP community with the knowledge and skills they need to become successful, confident nurse practitioners. That’s why we’ve created this blog to provide you with all the resources you need to stay up to date with the latest and greatest information to help you excel in your career. Our goal is to make your lives easier by creating a hub where you can find, explore, and delve into the plethora of resources we offer.

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What Does FNP Mean and How Do You Become One?

Are you thinking about taking on a new role in your nursing career and becoming a nurse practitioner? There are so many different NP specialties to choose from, but the most common specialty for nurse practitioners is a family nurse practitioner (FNP). So, what does an FNP do? And how do you know if it’s

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Ep #123: Trauma-Informed Care: Key Principles and Practical Applications

We explore what implicit bias looks like in healthcare settings and how it can lead us astray in our clinical reasoning.

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NP Scope of Practice: What to Know for Aspiring NPs

According to Google, some of the most common questions people have about the NP scope of practice are the following: “Can nurse practitioners do surgery?” “Can a nurse practitioner do a pap smear?” “What’s the difference between a psychiatric nurse practitioner vs. psychiatrist?” “Is a midwife a nurse practitioner?” If you’re a nursing student wondering

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Ep #122: How Implicit Bias Impacts Patient Care (And What to Do About It)

We explore what implicit bias looks like in healthcare settings and how it can lead us astray in our clinical reasoning.

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Discover the Latest Upgrades to the Primary Care Question Bank

It’s time to launch into your dream career as a confident and capable nurse practitioner, and we’re here to make that dream a reality with our newly upgraded Primary Care Question Bank! We know how crucial it is for you to have the most up-to-date and reliable study tools to pass your NP board exam

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What to Know About Nurse Practitioner Malpractice Insurance

Are you searching for nurse practitioner malpractice insurance but aren’t sure how to pick the right plan for you (or what you need in the first place)? We’ve got you covered—literally! While you probably pursued nursing to help others and make a difference, one part of the job to keep in mind is how to

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Ep #121: 3 Pediatric Case Studies: Diagnostic Tests and Management Strategies for Nurse Practitioners

Anna and I dive into some fascinating pediatric case studies, discussing precordial catch syndrome, febrile seizures, and celiac disease.

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How Long Does it Take to Become a Nurse Practitioner?

In today’s changing healthcare landscape, nurse practitioners (NPs) are becoming increasingly important. With a growing need for healthcare services and a projected shortfall of primary care physicians, NPs fill a crucial gap, providing high-quality care and expanding access to medical services. If you’re considering this rewarding career, you might wonder, “How long does it take to

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Ep #120: How to Approach Cognitive Changes in the Elderly

Sharpen your clinical acumen and feel more confident the next time you encounter an older patient with signs of cognitive impairment.

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Practice Questions At Your Fingertips with the New SMNP Reviews Blueprint NP Prep App!

Are you ready to take your NP board prep and practice question routine to a whole new level? Our newly upgraded mobile app is here!  Whether you’re a seasoned student looking to polish off a few practice exams before the big day or are just beginning your NP journey and looking for full practice question

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Top 9 Questions About WHNP Qbanks & the Certification Exam

Researching Women’s Health NP (WHNP) certification exam details and the best exam review methods can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling patient care, personal life, and NP certification prep. Instead of spending hours searching, find answers to common questions right here!  This post aims to clarify your exam review options, help you choose the right one(s),

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The Road Ahead: Transitioning from BSN vs RN to Nurse Practitioner

If you’re a nurse or nursing student, you’ve probably already realized that there are so many different paths in nursing. To become a registered nurse (RN), you can have a diploma, associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree. And guess what? To become a nurse practitioner, you can have a master’s degree or a doctorate! So

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FNP vs DNP: What’s the Difference?

Nursing and medicine are full of acronyms and abbreviations. If you’ve been a nurse for a while, I bet you have no problem reading this sentence: 64 yo pt with a hx of HTN, DM, CHF, and GERD presents with SOB and chest pain. (It’s like our own secret code, right? 🔎) But, when it

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Ep #119: Empathy and Clarity: A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide to Supporting Patients Through Tough Times

Learn our top tips for navigating one of the most challenging aspects of being a healthcare provider with grace and empathy.

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Everything You Need to Know to Become a Certified Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP-C)

👋 Hey there future real-deal nurse practitioners—Ashton here, an SMNP instructor! I’m also a certified emergency nurse practitioner (ENP-C). So, you want to become a real-deal ENP-C? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know along the journey to emergency health care ENP certification. 🩺 Before we

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Ep #118: Employment Contract: Don’t Sign Until You Hear This

Learn the important questions to ask regarding your employment contract and the 2 most common compensation methods.

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