Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club

By Anna Miller for Blueprint Prep Company

The Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club is the most inclusive exclusive hangout for nurse practitioners and aspiring nurse practitioners.

Join your host Anna Miller, as she and her guests dive deep int... more

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Number 1: 172: How Do You Know You're Actually Ready for NP Boards?
You've studied the content, worked through practice questions, and maybe even moved your test date once or twice, but how do you know when you're actually ready for NP boards? Feeling completely confident might seem like the goal, but readiness isn't always something you can measure by how nervous you feel. In this episode, I walk through the signs that can help you decide whether you're prepared to take your exam. I talk about content review, practice question scores, full-length practice exams, and the difference between needing more preparation and simply second-guessing yourself. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/ready-for-NP-boards Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
August 19, 202612min
Number 2: Cardiovascular Red Flags for NP Boards [NP Confidence Corner]
Some board questions aren't testing whether you know the most common diagnosis. They're testing whether you can recognize the one you can't afford to miss. In this minisode, I review high-yield cardiovascular red flags, including the classic presentations of myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, so you can quickly identify these medical emergencies on your NP boards and in clinical practice. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
August 12, 20263min
Number 3: 171: ANCC FNP Exam Updates: What's Changing & What's Not
Hearing that the ANCC FNP exam is changing can make it feel like all of your studying is suddenly outdated. The good news is that these ANCC FNP exam updates are an evolution of the existing exam, not a complete overhaul, and most of the core structure is staying the same. In this episode, Alex and I break down what is changing when the updated exam takes effect, including the increased emphasis on implementation and the more explicit inclusion of technology, AI, informatics, and legal and ethical considerations. We also explain what is not changing, from the overall exam format to the major content domains and the foundational clinical knowledge you still need. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/ancc-fnp-exam-updates Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
August 05, 202613min
Number 4: 3 Medication Safety Rules to Know for NP Boards [NP Confidence Corner]
Medication safety questions are some of the highest-yield topics you'll encounter on your NP boards because they test whether you can recognize situations that could seriously harm a patient. In this minisode, Alex reviews three essential medication safety rules every NP student should know, including which blood pressure medications to avoid during pregnancy, a high-risk warfarin drug interaction, and why NSAIDs are contraindicated in heart failure. You'll walk away with practical board pearls that will also help you prescribe more safely in clinical practice. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
July 29, 20263min
Number 5: 170: When to Refer vs When to Manage: A Primary Care Guide for NP Boards
Knowing when to refer and when to manage a patient yourself is one of the biggest clinical judgment skills you will build in primary care. It can also be a common source of confusion on NP boards, especially when referral feels like the safest answer. In this episode, Alex and I break down how to think through referral decisions using patient stability, red flags, scope of practice, and response to first-line treatment. We walk through primary care scenarios involving hypertension and diabetes to show why the same diagnosis may be managed in one situation and referred in another. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/when-to-refer-primary-care-np-boards Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
July 22, 202613min