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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.
Test Your Knowledge with These FREE FNP Practice Questions!
Hey NP students! 👋 Looking for some FREE practice questions? Take this 5-question quiz with FNP practice questions, just like the ones you’ll find in the SMNP Primary Care Qbank! Let’s get started 💪 Take a Look into the SMNP Primary Care Qbank! Designed specifically for FNP and AGPCNP students, our Primary Care Nursing Qbank
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NP Practice Questions: Breaking Them Down to Build Up Your Score!
When prepping for your board exam, the focus should be on learning the content needed to be a safe and competent real-deal NP. But, no matter how much you study and feel prepared to pass that test (which you will!), there will always be NP practice questions that you’re just not sure how to answer.
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Ep #128: How to Choose Your NP Specialty Path
Learn the key factors to consider when choosing your specialty, including your passions, lifestyle preferences, and long-term career goals.
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Transitioning from Classroom Learning to NP Clinicals
When it comes to balancing classroom learning and clinical hours, NP programs can be structured in many different ways! Maybe your program frontloads all of the didactic (classroom) courses for the first few semesters, leaving the remaining credit load for clinical hours. Or, maybe your program requires that you take classroom courses and clinical courses
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Ep #127: Ace Your NP Interview: Expert Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
Anna gives you some bonus tips on scenario-based questions and where to find even more mock interview practice.
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Diagnosing & Managing Anxiety as an NP in Primary Care
Spotting anxiety in your patients can be difficult with so many factors and differential diagnoses to consider. If you’re struggling with this as a primary care NP, that’s where SMNP Reviews can help! This video by Brittney Olson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C has some great tips on how to screen for, diagnose, and treat anxiety in
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How to Negotiate Your Nurse Practitioner Contract
Learn the important questions to ask regarding your employment contract and the 2 most common compensation methods.
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Ep #126: Top Charting Tips for New NPs from Erica D the NP Charting Coach
Discover Erica's top tips for creating problem-focused chart notes and leveraging AI to save time and reduce burnout.
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NP Learning Professional Role: Levels of Evidence
Are you having a hard time understanding the seven levels of evidence as an NP? If so, it’s understandable—this can be a tricky topic! This video by Jacklyn DelPrete, EdD, CRNP, FNP-C, is a great way to review it. Jacklyn goes over the seven levels of evidence so you can see what sets them apart
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Navigating the Path After a Failed AANP or ANCC Exam
If you failed your AANP or ANCC exam and are wondering what to do, we’re here to help here at SMNP Reviews! This video by Caroline Grantham, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a great resource for you—she’s got some practical advice on what to do next, including how to curb your anxiety, manage your time, and
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Ep #125: The Truth About Body Mass Index
We discuss the origins of BMI and how it fails to account for important factors like muscle mass and body fat distribution.
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How Much Do NPs Make? A Cost & Compensation Breakdown
If you’re thinking about furthering your education and becoming a nurse practitioner (NP), you’re probably wondering “How much do NPs make?” According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median NP salary is $126,260. However, as we’ll see, there are plenty of factors that affect the salary of a nurse practitioner. And there are
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A Day in the Life of a Nurse Practitioner: Rural Primary Care NP
Maybe you’re thinking about being a rural primary care NP, but aren’t sure if it’s for you? Then you’ll want to check out this video by Ashton Glover, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C: In the video, Ashton talks about how she treats a whole range of conditions from hypertension to diabetes and mental health. Her motto in
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Ep #124: DEI in Healthcare: Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Nurse Practitioners
Anna and I discuss the impact of DEI on patient outcomes and share examples of DEI initiatives in healthcare.
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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
Anna and I dive into the concept of trauma-informed care to create a safe and supportive environment for our patients.
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