SMNP Reviews Articles

Jan 21, 2026

NP Resume Examples: From New Grad to Experienced NP

If you’re in the NP job market right now, you may be wondering what you need to type at that blinking cursor to convince employers you are the person they should hire. To give you a leg up on the competition, we’re going to share some NP resume examples with key criteria to include depending READ MORE

Jan 14, 2026

All About Incident To Billing Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners (2026 Update)

Billing and coding is essential to getting paid for the care you provide, but it can also be a confusing and tedious process—especially for new NPs! In particular, incident to billing can seem a little puzzling. And while the core rules haven’t changed much, CMS has issued important clarifications and updates to the incident to READ MORE

Jan 07, 2026

PMHNP Salary Breakdown & Future Trends

Thinking about becoming a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)? You’re not alone—and for good reason. As mental health needs surge across the country, PMHNPs are stepping up in a big way. The demand is high, opportunities are growing, and the average PMHNP salary is among the highest-paying NP specialties. Whether you’re currently a nurse exploring READ MORE

Dec 31, 2025

6 Future Trends for Nurse Practitioners

Medicine and how we care for patients is constantly changing and evolving. How we learned to treat diseases and conditions 10–20 years ago is not how we treat them now. Imagine what the next decade or two will bring! So, what does the future look like for NPs? 🔮 While we aren’t fortune tellers here READ MORE

Dec 17, 2025

What are the Benefits of Being a Nurse Practitioner?

You may be wondering if becoming an NP is a good fit for you. Here are 7 benefits of being a nurse practitioner! Learn more. READ MORE

Dec 02, 2025

ANCC vs AANP: Which NP Certification Exam Should You Take?

One of the topics we hear students talking about is deciding which certification exam to take: either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) exam or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) exam. But what are the actual differences between the ANCC vs AANP? And what do you need to know so you can make READ MORE