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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.

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What Does FNP Mean and How Do You Become One?

Are you thinking about taking on a new role in your nursing career and becoming a nurse practitioner? There are so many different NP specialties to choose from, but the most common specialty for nurse practitioners is a family nurse practitioner (FNP). So, what does an FNP do? And how do you know if it’s

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Discover the Latest Upgrades to the Primary Care Question Bank

It’s time to launch into your dream career as a confident and capable nurse practitioner, and we’re here to make that dream a reality with our newly upgraded Primary Care Question Bank! We know how crucial it is for you to have the most up-to-date and reliable study tools to pass your NP board exam

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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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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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How to Prepare for the FNP Certification Exam: Study Plans, Resources, & More!

No matter where you are in your NP education journey, it can be overwhelming to think about taking the board certification exam. Which one should you take? How long should you study for before taking the exam? What resources do you need? In this post, we’re going to break down all of those questions so

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If You Fail the AANP Exam, Can You Take the ANCC?

Last month, I sat down with Sarah Michelle to talk about the declining AANP FNP pass rate and how to give yourself the best chance of passing on the first try. Still, there are plenty of obstacles that come with taking the exam that may lead to a failing score. If you do fail your

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