SMNP Reviews Articles

Feb 19, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Are you passionate about helping others and looking to increase access to mental health services in your community? If so, you may find a career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) rewarding! To give you a sense of what the role is like, I’ll provide insight into my journey to becoming a PMHNP, READ MORE

Feb 11, 2025

How to Find the Best PMHNP Review Course For You

If you’re here, you’re probably on the brink of an incredible milestone—achieving your dream of becoming a certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP)! This journey is about building confidence, mastering the material, and stepping into your career prepared and empowered. Choosing the right PMHNP review course is a big deal. It’s not just about passing READ MORE

Feb 05, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner

I’ve been a family nurse practitioner (FNP) for almost 10 years. In that time, I’ve worked in family medicine, long-term care, and (currently) pediatric primary care. The FNP specialization is so versatile and I love all of the opportunities it provides! In this post, I’ll walk you through what it’s like to work in a READ MORE

Jan 29, 2025

DEI in Healthcare: 5 FAQs for Nurse Practitioners

You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about DEI in healthcare (otherwise known as diversity, equity, and inclusion). But what does that mean, and why is it important? At SMNP Reviews and Blueprint Test Prep, we believe in the power of DEI initiatives and hopefully that reflects in our NP board prep courses and Qbanks. READ MORE

Jan 15, 2025

4 Common Communication Challenges for New NPs

There are so many facets to nurse practitioner practice beyond the knowledge to diagnose and manage patient conditions. A large part of NP practice is communication, especially with patients! You’ll be a patient advocate and educator, but it’s not always easy to communicate with confidence, and you might not feel comfortable or prepared to deliver difficult READ MORE

Jan 08, 2025

6 Tips for Communicating with Patients as an NP

Nurse practitioners are great communicators. Because of our time as nurses before we step into the advanced practice role, we gain a lot of experience learning how to talk to patients. But no matter your experience or comfort level with talking to patients, there are always opportunities to become a better communicator! In this post, READ MORE