SMNP Reviews Articles

Nov 15, 2023

A Day in the Life of a Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care Pediatrics

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to work with children as a primary care nurse practitioner? Maybe you aren’t sure about working with kids, and you’re wondering if it’s for you. If so, this post may help you decide! I’ll walk you through how I became a family nurse practitioner (FNP) READ MORE

Nov 10, 2023

Sarah Michelle NP Reviews Joins Forces with NPHub

In a strategic alliance, Sarah Michelle NP Reviews, a leader in nurse practitioner board exam preparation, and NPHub, a front-runner in healthcare technology platforms, are uniting their strengths. This partnership is engineered to provide nurse practitioner students with superior access to clinical placement solutions via NPHub’s robust app, and exhaustive board exam preparation resources from READ MORE

Nov 08, 2023

What Are the Different Nurse Practitioner Specialties and How Do You Choose One?

Deciding to become a nurse practitioner (NP) can be one of the most significant choices in your life. Your career options are diverse, and the demand for your services is limitless. However, you’ll encounter some crucial decisions on your journey towards your dream career. One of these decisions will involve selecting the nurse practitioner specialty READ MORE

Oct 24, 2023

Elevating Your NP Exam Prep: Three New SMNP Qbank Exams and the Qbank App is here!

Explore the latest additions to the SMNP Qbank – three new exams exactly aligned with ANCC and AANP exam blueprints. And, get ready to effortlessly study on-the-go with the SMNP Qbank App. Are you ready to pass your nurse practitioner exam the first time? We’re thrilled to share the latest updates to the SMNP Qbank READ MORE

Oct 11, 2023

The AANP FNP Pass Rate is Down to 75%. Here’s What to Know to Decrease Your Anxiety and Pass the Exam

In the last year, the AANP FNP pass rate declined from 85% in 2021 to 75% in 2022. Understandably, we’ve seen an increase in anxiety around this exam and some questions from students wondering why the pass rate dropped nearly 10%. Here at SMNP Reviews, we know that anxiety is one of the greatest obstacles READ MORE

Sep 25, 2023

Shadowing a Nurse Practitioner: Get a Glimpse of Your Future Role

One of the most significant career transitions that a nurse can make is from the bedside to an advanced practice role. Advanced practice nursing as a nurse practitioner carries with it a lot of responsibility as an independent provider, but it can also be very rewarding! Before you start working as a nurse practitioner, you READ MORE