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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 #153: NP Exam Pharmacology Lightning Session with Courtney H
Courtney and I present a rapid-fire pharmacology Q&A session that mirrors the fast-paced nature of the actual nurse practitioner exam.
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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? This Black Friday, 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,
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NP Career Ladder: How to Keep Growing Without Burning Out
Burnout among nurse practitioners is becoming increasingly common. Between long hours, heavy workloads, and limited resources, NPs carry a lot on their shoulders—especially as they care for patients with increasingly complex medical needs. With quickly growing demands, how can NPs feel like they are truly advancing in their careers without feeling burned out? How can
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Ep #152: Intro to Antibiotics: Classes, First-Line Treatments & Key Exceptions
In this antibiotics review, you'll hear about the major drug classes you need to know, their key uses, safety profiles, and their exceptions.
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How Much is NP School (& How Do I Pay for It)?
Making the decision to go back to school to earn your degree as a nurse practitioner is a great first step on your NP journey! So now that you’ve made that decision and are super excited to get started, what are the other things to consider? One of the biggest questions you may have right
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Why Did You Become a Nurse Practitioner? We Asked the SMNP Reviews Team 💜
So…why did you become a nurse practitioner? With Nurse Practitioner Week coming up (November 9–15, 2025), we thought it was the perfect time to ask our own team that question! What’s cool about our team (and the NP profession as a whole!) is that everyone came to this practice from a different path. For example,
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Ep #151: Creating a Study Plan That Works for You: NP Board Exam Prep with Kaitlyn D
Learn how to create a effective study plan for your nurse practitioner board exam that fits your life, reduces stress, and builds confidence.
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The Art of Saying No: Setting Clinical Boundaries with Compassion
As a new nurse practitioner (or even a seasoned one!) you may have a hard time saying “no” to patients. As nurses, it’s in our nature to want to make our patients happy and healthy, but sometimes that means we need to tell them what they don’t want to hear. Saying no to patients can
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Ep #150: Maintain Healthy Boundaries with Patients, Employers, and Preceptors
Learn why setting boundaries is essential for nurse practitioners and how to maintain them with patients, employers, and preceptors.
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New ACC/AHA Hypertension Guidelines for 2025: What to Know for Nurse Practitioners
You may have already heard the news: the updated hypertension guidelines for 2025 have just been released from the ACC/AHA! So, what changed and what does this mean for your NP board exam? Get all the answers from Caroline Grantham, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC in this new video on the SMNP Reviews YouTube channel! We’ll walk
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Ep #149: Zebra Questions: Exam Strategies for the Unexpected with Kaitlyn D
Learn how to tackle unfamiliar “zebra questions” on your nurse practitioner board exam with calm, strategy, and smart elimination techniques.
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Meet the New SMNP Reviews Instagram, Your NP Board Prep Hub!
Big news is coming your way, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Instagram page, completely dedicated to NP board prep, with everything you need to succeed on your nurse practitioner journey. Say hello to your new study companion at @SMNPreviewsofficial!
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Ep #148: NP Board Exam Strategies: Absolutes and Opposites with Kaitlyn D
Learn about absolutes and opposites with Kaitlyn D to so you can pass your nurse practitioner board exam effectively.
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NP School Applications 101: How to Prepare & When to Apply
So, are you thinking of applying for an NP program, but not quite sure what that process is? Let us help guide the way! In this post, we’ll go over when to start applying, how to make sure your application stands out, and prepare for an admissions interview to help seal the deal. 💌 When
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NP Board Prep: Pediatric Asthma Treatment Guidelines
Are you looking for a good review of pediatric asthma treatment guidelines? Then be sure to watch this video by Ashton Glover, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, in which she reviews how to treat pediatric asthma in children ages 6-11. It gives you a great overview of the treatment guidelines for kids that age! Here’s a quick
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Ep #147: Dissecting Practice Questions: How to Read the Lead-In with Kaitlyn D
Learn how to dissect practice questions and identify key lead-in phrases to boost your success as a nurse practitioner on the board exam.
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