SMNP Reviews Podcasts

Nov 29, 2023

Ep #101: Your Clinical Experience: From Dread to Excitement

The clinical experience can feel very stressful, overwhelming, and intimidating. Whether you’re preparing for your first-ever clinical rotation as a Nurse Practitioner student or you’re about to complete the last rotation of your program, this episode is full of gems that will help you navigate it with more ease. If you’re ready to look forward READ MORE

Nov 15, 2023

Ep #100: Nursing SOAP Notes: Do’s and Don’ts for Clinical Documentation

This week, Anna and I are here to dive into a super important topic all Nurse Practitioners must be skilled at: clinical documentation. The most common and widely accepted format of clinical documentation is the SOAP note. It addresses the legal aspect of documenting the care you provide, but it also allows for consistency across READ MORE

Nov 01, 2023

Ep #99: Mental Health as a New NP

This week, Anna and I are here to discuss a topic that is near and dear to our hearts: mental health and self-care for Nurse Practitioners. If you’ve taken any of our classes, you’ll know that we focus on stress and anxiety management as you prepare for boards, but prioritizing your mental health is vital READ MORE

Oct 18, 2023

Ep #98: Telemedicine

When the pandemic hit in 2020, the awareness and importance of telemedicine went through the roof. But telemedicine wasn’t just designed to be helpful during a pandemic. There are tons of benefits to virtual care, and as technology continues to advance, telemedicine has become a vital tool for Nurse Practitioners. What is telemedicine, what are READ MORE

Oct 04, 2023

Ep #97: Physical Assessment and Examination Skills

Anna and I are talking about a topic that is at the very heart of nursing practice this week: physical assessment and examination skills. These skills are the cornerstone of effective patient care, diagnosis, decision making, and all the important things we do as Nurse Practitioners. Physical assessments are a critical part of your job READ MORE

Sep 20, 2023

Ep #96: NP Residency Programs

Anna and I are here this week to talk about a wonderful opportunity available for additional clinical experience, not only for Nurse Practitioner students but also for brand-new real-deal NPs too, and that is Nurse Practitioner residency programs. The role of Nurse Practitioners have grown, both in complexity and in significance within the healthcare system. READ MORE