GFR is one of the most important kidney lab values to know for NP boards because it tells you how well the kidneys are functioning and helps determine chronic kidney disease staging. In this minisode, I break down the key GFR cutoffs, explain how to think of CKD stages as a simple ladder, and review the clinical decisions that often show up on exams, including medication adjustments, kidney protection strategies, and when dialysis becomes necessary.

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Diabetes can feel like one of the biggest and most overwhelming topics to study for NP boards. Between insulin types, medication classes, complications, and diagnostic criteria, it is easy to get lost in the details and spend hours studying without knowing what actually matters most.

In this episode, Alex and I walk through a practical diabetes review for NP boards and focus on the highest-yield concepts you should prioritize during your prep. This is not meant to be a complete deep dive into every diabetes medication or clinical nuance. Instead, we focus on the core concepts, common board-style presentations, medication side effects, and complications most important to understand for exams.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/diabetes-review-for-np-boards

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Medication dosages can feel overwhelming, but for NP boards, it's all about recognizing the high-yield patterns that show up again and again. In this minisode, Kaitlyn breaks down the key dosage concepts you need to know for statins, levothyroxine, and metformin, including recognizing when a treatment is aggressive, when to start low and go slow, and how to safely adjust medications so you can approach dosage questions with more confidence on exam day.

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COPD can feel overwhelming when you are trying to memorize symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and treatment strategies all at once.

In this episode, Alex and I walk through a practical COPD review that covers the essentials you need to know for boards, including classic presentations, key differences between chronic bronchitis and emphysema, diagnostic spirometry cutoffs, and the GOLD treatment groups.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/COPD-review-for-boards

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H. pylori treatment is highly testable on NP boards, and with the right memory tricks, it can be easy points. In this minisode, I simplify triple and quadruple therapy using quick mnemonics, review key treatment adjustments for penicillin allergies, and walk through high-yield exam pearls on ulcer causes and diagnostic testing so you can confidently tackle H. pylori questions on exam day.

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What do you do when you cannot use a first-line antibiotic? Knowing alternative antibiotics for NP boards is essential for answering exam questions and making safe clinical decisions.

In this episode, Alex and I cover alternative antibiotics for NP boards through a rapid-fire pharmacology review. We walk through common scenarios and help you understand how to choose the best alternative when first-line options are not appropriate.

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Wondering if your practice scores are high enough to pass your NP boards? In this minisode, Kaitlyn breaks down the numbers to aim for, why they're a helpful benchmark, and why your progress and trends matter just as much. You'll learn how to interpret your scores with more clarity so you can stay focused, build confidence, and keep moving forward in your exam prep.

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Trying to decide between AANP vs ANCC for your NP certification exam can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like the "wrong" choice could impact your future.

In this episode, Alex and I break down the AANP vs ANCC exams in a calm, practical way so you can choose your NP certification exam with clarity. We walk through what both exams have in common, how they differ in structure and content, and why neither exam is inherently harder than the other.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/aanp-vs-ancc-updated-guide

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Metronidazole is a must-know medication that is likely to show up on your NP board exams and very likely to show up in clinical practice. In this minisode, Alex walks you through high-yield uses like trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis, key safety points, and frequently tested concepts, so you can feel confident recognizing and answering metronidazole questions on exam day.

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Feeling overwhelmed about how to pass your 3P exam? You are not alone. The 3P exam can feel high-pressure, especially when it stands between you and starting clinicals.

In this episode, Alex and I explain how to pass the 3P exam by breaking down what it tests, how it differs from boards, and the most effective study strategies. We walk through common mistakes students make, practical strategies to help you succeed, and how to use practice questions effectively.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/how-to-pass-3P-exam

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