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At SMNP Reviews, we believe in empowering our NP community with the knowledge and skills they need to become successful, confident nurse practitioners. That’s why we’ve created this blog to provide you with all the resources you need to stay up to date with the latest and greatest information to help you excel in your career. Our goal is to make your lives easier by creating a hub where you can find, explore, and delve into the plethora of resources we offer.
Ep #120: How to Approach Cognitive Changes in the Elderly
Sharpen your clinical acumen and feel more confident the next time you encounter an older patient with signs of cognitive impairment.
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Practice Questions At Your Fingertips with the New SMNP Reviews Blueprint NP Prep App!
Are you ready to take your NP board prep and practice question routine to a whole new level? Our newly upgraded mobile app is here! Whether you’re a seasoned student looking to polish off a few practice exams before the big day or are just beginning your NP journey and looking for full practice question
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Top 9 Questions About WHNP Qbanks & the Certification Exam
Researching Women’s Health NP (WHNP) certification exam details and the best exam review methods can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling patient care, personal life, and NP certification prep. Instead of spending hours searching, find answers to common questions right here! This post aims to clarify your exam review options, help you choose the right one(s),
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The Road Ahead: Transitioning from BSN vs RN to Nurse Practitioner
If you’re a nurse or nursing student, you’ve probably already realized that there are so many different paths in nursing. To become a registered nurse (RN), you can have a diploma, associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree. And guess what? To become a nurse practitioner, you can have a master’s degree or a doctorate! So
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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
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Ep #119: Empathy and Clarity: A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide to Supporting Patients Through Tough Times
Learn our top tips for navigating one of the most challenging aspects of being a healthcare provider with grace and empathy.
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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
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Ep #118: Employment Contract: Don’t Sign Until You Hear This
Learn the important questions to ask regarding your employment contract and the 2 most common compensation methods.
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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.
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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
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Ep #117: When Patient Vignettes Reveal Hidden Challenges
Discover two different patient vignettes and learn why we believe cases like these are invaluable learning tools.
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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
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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
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Top 9 Questions About CPNP-PC Qbanks & the Certification Exam
Researching CPNP-PC certification exam details and the best exam review methods can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling patient care, personal life, and NP certification prep. Instead of spending hours searching, find answers to common questions right here! This post aims to clarify your exam review options, help you choose the right one(s), and provide insights
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Top 9 Questions About AGACNP Qbanks & Certification Exams
Researching AGACNP certification exam details and the best exam review methods can be overwhelming—especially when you’re balancing patient care, your personal life, and now preparing for your NP certification. Rather than doing the time-intensive search yourself, you’ll find the answers to common questions here. This post will help clarify what types of exam review options
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Top 10 Questions About Emergency Nurse Practitioner Qbanks & the Certification Exam
Exploring ENP certification exam details and the best exam review methods can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling patient care, personal life, and NP certification prep. Instead of spending hours searching, find answers to common questions here. In this post, we’ll explore what a Qbank is, why you might want to use it for your exam
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