SMNP Reviews Articles

May 13, 2026

The Most Essential Nurse Practitioner Skills: Advice from a Real-Deal NP

“Nurse practitioner skills” is one of the most searched terms for anyone exploring the NP path. And for good reason. While people have a pretty good grasp of what RNs do (starting IVs, administering medications, caring for patients at the bedside, etc.), the nurse practitioner role is still a bit of a mystery for many. READ MORE

May 06, 2026

Can You Ace Our 9 Most Commonly-Missed NP Practice Questions?

Hey NP students! 👋 Looking for some FREE ANCC/AANP practice questions? Take this 9-question quiz with the most commonly-missed NP practice questions from our SMNP Primary Care Qbank! Let’s get started 💪 🎓 Graduating this spring? Grab these graduation deals from SMNP Reviews! Hey future real-deal NPs 👋 Celebrate your moment with graduation deals and READ MORE

Apr 29, 2026

How to Ask for a Letter of Rec for NP School (Without the Awkwardness!)

One of the most common questions we hear from aspiring NP students is: “How do I ask for a letter of recommendation without it feeling awkward?” Whether you’re a bedside RN with years of experience or a newer nurse making the leap into advanced practice, asking someone to vouch for you on paper can feel READ MORE

Apr 22, 2026

Can Nurse Practitioners Switch Specialties?

Have you been grinding away in your current NP role, but something feels… off? Maybe you love being an NP, but the specialty you’re in just isn’t doing it for you anymore. Or maybe you stumbled onto a job posting in a completely different NP area and thought, “That sounds really interesting!” The good news READ MORE

Apr 08, 2026

How I Passed the AANP & ANCC on the First Attempt: A SMNP Reviews Success Story

Preparing for NP boards can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re completing your program, studying for two different exams, and trying to figure out which resources you can actually trust. Hear from Alma, a new real-deal FNP, share her full journey of how SMNP Reviews gave her the structure, clarity, and confidence she needed—not just to READ MORE

Apr 01, 2026

How to Write an NP Cover Letter For Your Next Job (+ Examples!)

While you’ll find plenty of nurse practitioner cover letter examples online, many you’ll find are out-of-date and don’t provide specific information about what to include. This leaves many NP job applicants like you wondering what to include in their letter, and who they can turn to for sound advice. If you’re looking for better guidance, READ MORE