SMNP Reviews Podcasts

Jul 23, 2025

Ep #144: Secondary Hypertension Demystified for Nurse Practitioners

As nurse practitioners, we often see secondary hypertension. Learn the red flags and practical workup strategies to identify it. READ MORE

Jul 09, 2025

Ep #143: Reduce Medication Risks in Older Adults with the Beers Criteria

Are you confident when managing medications for older adults? With polypharmacy on the rise, prescribing for this population can be tricky, leading to increased risks of side effects and drug interactions. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how you can reduce medication risks in older adults with the Beers Criteria, a tool that helps you safely READ MORE

Jun 25, 2025

Ep #142: Prevent Diagnostic Errors in NP Practice: Essential Strategies

In today’s episode, I dive into a critical topic that NP school doesn’t fully prepare you for – diagnostic errors in clinical practice. As nurse practitioners, we face complex cases that don’t always fit neatly into textbook categories. But unlike exams where wrong answers only affect your grade, real-world diagnostic mistakes can impact patient outcomes. READ MORE

Jun 11, 2025

Ep #141: Non-Clinical Skills Every Nurse Practitioner Needs

Today we're diving into the essential non-clinical skills that can make or break your success as a new nurse practitioner. READ MORE

May 28, 2025

Ep #140: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your First NP Role

Hear the common pitfalls to avoid in your first NP role, why these pitfalls happen, and what to look out for. READ MORE

May 14, 2025

Ep #139: Handling Emergencies in Primary Care: Be Prepared for the Unexpected

What happens when a routine day in primary care suddenly turns into a life-threatening emergency? As a nurse practitioner in primary care, I initially thought I’d left the high-stakes emergencies behind in my hospital days. The reality is quite different – from acute asthma attacks to stroke symptoms, emergencies can and do walk through our READ MORE