Sarah Michelle
Sarah Michelle is a nurse educator, entrepreneur, top 100 podcast host, and founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews (SMNP) – one of the leading names in nurse practitioner board preparation services. After the acquisition of her company in 2022, she now serves as the Chief Nursing Officer of Blueprint Test Prep.Sarah Michelle earned her BSN from the University of Kentucky, her MSN in Nursing Education from Western Governors University, and finally her post MSN-FNP from Eastern Kentucky University. Throughout this time, she worked in a variety of healthcare settings from oncology to intensive care, while also simultaneously teaching nursing labs and clinicals at the baccalaureate level. Soon after finishing her post MSN-FNP, she founded SMNP with the goal of helping nurse practitioner students ease their anxiety levels while also boosting their confidence before taking boards and transitioning into practice.Her relatable, transparent and innovative approach to nursing education has struck a chord with thousands of students worldwide. Sarah’s ultimate passion is to further propel the lifelong learning journey of the nurse while also bringing heightened awareness to the importance of mental health in the entire nursing education space.
Posts by Sarah Michelle
Ep #166: Diabetes Review for NP Boards: What to Focus On
Ep #165: COPD Review: What You Need to Know for Boards
Ep #164: Alternative Antibiotics for NP Boards: Rapid-Fire Pharmacology Review
Ep #163: AANP vs ANCC: An Updated Guide to Choosing Your NP Certification Exam
Ep #162: How to Pass Your 3P Exam
Ep #161: Cytochrome P450 System: What You Need to Know
Ep #160: Alpha & Beta Adrenergic Receptors Explained: NP Pharmacology Review
Ep #159: First Year as an NP: Transitioning from Student to Practitioner
Ep #158: What I Wish I Knew: Lessons from Experienced NPs
Ep #148: NP Board Exam Strategies: Absolutes and Opposites with Kaitlyn D
Ep #147: Dissecting Practice Questions: How to Read the Lead-In with Kaitlyn D
Ep #146: Your NP Board Prep Hub: Resources and Our New Instagram with Courtney
Ep #145: How to Navigate Multiple NP Specialties with Kennedy
Ep #141: Non-Clinical Skills Every Nurse Practitioner Needs
Ep #140: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your First NP Role
Ep #135: The Importance of Personal Malpractice Insurance for Nurse Practitioners
Ep #134: Essential Skills and Resources for Success in a Specialty NP Role with Courtney H
Ep #133: Navigating the Challenges of Working in a Retail Clinic as a New NP with Kaitlyn D
Ep #132: Essential Tips for Thriving in Your NP Clinical Rotations
Ep #131: MSN vs DNP for Family Nurse Practitioners: Which Path Is Right for You?
Ep #130: Navigating Weight Loss Medications: A Clinician’s Essential Guide
Ep #129: Holiday Tips for Effective NP Studies
Ep #128: How to Choose Your NP Specialty Path
Ep #127: Ace Your NP Interview: Expert Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
Ep #126: Top Charting Tips for New NPs from Erica D the NP Charting Coach
Ep #125: The Truth About Body Mass Index
Ep #124: DEI in Healthcare: Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Nurse Practitioners
Ep #123: Trauma-Informed Care: Key Principles and Practical Applications
NP Scope of Practice: What to Know for Aspiring NPs
Ep #122: How Implicit Bias Impacts Patient Care (And What to Do About It)
Discover the Latest Upgrades to the Primary Care Question Bank
Ep #121: 3 Pediatric Case Studies: Diagnostic Tests and Management Strategies for Nurse Practitioners
How Long Does it Take to Become a Nurse Practitioner?
Ep #120: How to Approach Cognitive Changes in the Elderly
Practice Questions At Your Fingertips with the New SMNP Reviews Blueprint NP Prep App!
Top 9 Questions About WHNP Qbanks & the Certification Exam
Ep #119: Empathy and Clarity: A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide to Supporting Patients Through Tough Times
Ep #118: Employment Contract: Don’t Sign Until You Hear This
How I Overcame Anxiety for My AAENP Keynote Presentation
Ep #117: When Patient Vignettes Reveal Hidden Challenges
Top 9 Questions About PMHNP Qbanks & the Certification Exam
Top 9 Questions About CPNP-PC Qbanks & the Certification Exam
Top 9 Questions About AGACNP Qbanks & Certification Exams
Top 10 Questions About Emergency Nurse Practitioner Qbanks & the Certification Exam
The Future of Specialty NP Prep: Rosh Review NP + SMNP Reviews + Blueprint = Highest Quality NP Test Prep
Ep #116: Vaccination Updates: RSV, COVID, Pneumococcal & Meningococcal
Episode #115: LGBTQIA+ Principles in Healthcare
Practice Like It’s Exam Day: New Specialty Qbanks Are Coming to SMNP Reviews
Episode #114: Everything You Need to Know About Advanced Care Planning
Episode #113: A Clinician’s Guide to Weight Loss Medications
Episode #112: How to Boost Your Confidence in Clinical Rotations
How to Master NP Board Prep Using AI Technology
Episode #111: How NPHub Is Saving Healthcare with Founder, Krish Chopra
Episode #110: 3 Steps for Better Diagnostic Reasoning
Ep #109: How to Conquer NCLEX Anxiety and Pass on Your First Try
Sarah Michelle NP Reviews Joins Forces with NPHub, Amplifying Clinical Placement and Board Exam Prep for Nurse Practitioner Students
The Future of ENP Prep: Rosh Review ENP + SMNP Reviews + Blueprint = Highest Quality ENP Test Prep
Ep #108: Heart Month: Congenital Heart Disease & Being a Heart Mom
The Real Deal NP 1-Day Prep: Your Fast Track to Success!
Ep #107: Global Nursing: How Nurse Practitioners Can Make a Positive Impact
Ep #106: How to Succeed on Your First Day as a New NP
Ep #105: Why Interdisciplinary Teamwork Matters
Ep #104: Time Management Tips for Creating School-Life Balance
Ep #103: How to Save Time as a New Nurse Practitioner
Ep #102: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Credentialing Process
Ep #101: Your Clinical Experience: From Dread to Excitement
Ep #100: Nursing SOAP Notes: Do’s and Don’ts for Clinical Documentation
Ep #99: Mental Health as a New NP
Elevating Your NP Exam Prep: Three New SMNP Qbank Exams and the Qbank App is here!
Ep #98: Telemedicine (Nurse Practitioner’s Guide)
Ep #97: Physical Assessment and Examination Skills
Ep #96: NP Residency Programs
Ep #95: Continuing Education: Staying Current as a Nurse Practitioner
Ep #94: From Registered Nurse to Nurse Practitioner: How to Shift Your Mindset
Ep #93: Your Guide to Medical Billing & Coding with Anna
Ep #92: “What Should I Be Doing When?” with Anna
Ep #91: 2023 AANP National Conference Highlights
Ep #90: Starting Nurse Practitioner School: What We Wish We’d Known with Anna
Ep #89: Tips for Navigating NP Clinicals with Anna
Ep #88: The Power of Business Coaching with Becca Pike
Ep #87: Graduating Nurse Practitioner School: What We Wish We’d Known with Anna
Sarah Michelle NP Reviews is Now Powered by Blueprint Test Prep
Ep #86: AANP & ANCC Updates [NP Student]
Ep #85: How to Study Intentionally and Effectively with Anna [NP Student]
Introducing the New SMNP Reviews Blog: Your Go-To Source for NP Board Exam Review and Test Anxiety Management
Ep #84: NP Advocacy
Ep #83: Pap Smear Guideline Updates
Ep #82: GINA Asthma Guideline Updates
Ep #81: Heart Month
Ep #80: How to Supercharge Your Studying in 2023 [NP STUDENT]
Ep #77: Holiday Season Time-Saving Hacks for New Nurse Practitioners [NEW NP]
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