SMNP Reviews Articles

Aug 07, 2024

FNP vs DNP: What’s the Difference?

Nursing and medicine are full of acronyms and abbreviations. If you’ve been a nurse for a while, I bet you have no problem reading this sentence: 64 yo pt with a hx of HTN, DM, CHF, and GERD presents with SOB and chest pain. (It’s like our own secret code, right? 🔎) But, when it READ MORE

Jul 31, 2024

Everything You Need to Know to Become a Certified Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP-C)

👋 Hey there future real-deal nurse practitioners—Ashton here, an SMNP instructor! I’m also a certified emergency nurse practitioner (ENP-C). So, you want to become a real-deal ENP-C? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know along the journey to emergency health care ENP certification. 🩺 Before we READ MORE

Jul 17, 2024

How I Overcame Anxiety for My AAENP Keynote Presentation

Hey y’all! Sarah Michelle here 👋. I want to share something pretty wild. Back in March, I got on stage at the AAENP conference to give a keynote presentation 😳. Some of you already know that I struggle with anxiety—the kind you get before a big exam, sports game, or, in this case, public speaking. READ MORE

Jul 10, 2024

How to Prepare for the AGPCNP Certification Exam: Study Plans, Resources, & More!

An adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who cares for adolescent, adult, and older adult patients. AGPCNPs are so important, because they play a critical role in increasing patient access to care! They wear many hats, but the foundation of the role centers on assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation READ MORE

Jul 08, 2024

How to Choose the Perfect NP Board Review Option for You

It’s no secret that prepping for board exams is daunting for most NP students, but what about finding your prep materials? You may be surprised that one of the hardest parts of board prep is figuring out what to study and which resources to use! With so many review options out there, it’s easy to READ MORE

Jul 05, 2024

Top 9 Questions About PMHNP Qbanks & the Certification Exam

Exploring your options for PMHNP certification exam prep can feel overwhelming—especially when juggling patient care, a personal life, and of course, studying for the exam itself. Instead of taking on the time-consuming search for exam prep on your own, you can find answers to common questions here. We’ll explore what a Qbank is, why you READ MORE