SMNP Reviews Articles

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

Jan 01, 2025

Best Apps for Nurse Practitioners: Studying, Scheduling, Note-Taking, & More

Want to order groceries directly to your door? There’s an app for that! Want to edit your vacation photos? There’s an app for that! Want to know exactly when to take a bathroom break during a movie so that you don’t miss anything important? Yep, there’s an app for that! (Seriously, there is.) And yes, READ MORE

Dec 18, 2024

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 READ MORE

Dec 18, 2024

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. READ MORE