Podcast
Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club
Hosted by Anna Miller for Blueprint Prep Company · EN
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 into what you need to know before taking your exam, passing your exam, and becoming a real deal nurse practitioner!
Each week she'll cover topics such as how to pass your nurse practitioner exam the first time, overcoming test anxiety, writing your resume, negotiating contracts and honing your actual craft as a new nurse practitioner. If you are ready to become the confident clinician you know you were meant to be, then this is the podcast for you.
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Lab Values to Know for Boards - INR [NP Confidence Corner]
3d ago00:03:01Tap to summarizeINR is one of the most commonly tested lab values on NP boards, especially when warfarin is involved. In this minisode, I review normal and therapeutic INR ranges, explain what high and low values mean, and walk through the safety-focused thinking behind common exam questions, including when to adjust therapy, when vitamin K is needed, and how diet and medication changes can affect INR levels. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →167: The Future of Nurse Practitioners: AI, Autonomy, & What's Next
1w ago00:12:03Tap to summarizeThe future of Nurse Practitioners is changing faster than ever, creating new opportunities, new challenges, and exciting possibilities for the profession. As healthcare continues to evolve, understanding these trends can help you prepare for the career you're stepping into. In this episode, Alex and I explore the future of Nurse Practitioners and the major forces shaping healthcare today. From expanding autonomy and telehealth to artificial intelligence, personalized medicine, and NP entrepreneurship, we discuss how the profession is evolving and what these changes could mean for your future practice. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/future-of-nurse-practitioners-AI-autonomy Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →Lab Values to Know for Boards - GFR [NP Confidence Corner]
2w ago00:04:08Tap to summarizeGFR 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. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →166: Diabetes Review for NP Boards: What to Focus On
3w ago00:08:47Tap to summarizeDiabetes 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 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →Medication Dosages to Know for Boards [NP Confidence Corner]
May 2000:05:10Tap to summarizeMedication 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. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →165: COPD Review: What You Need to Know for Boards
May 1300:13:10Tap to summarizeCOPD 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 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →H. Pylori Treatment Memory Tricks for NP Boards [NP Confidence Corner]
May 600:03:39Tap to summarizeH. 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. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →164: Alternative Antibiotics for NP Boards: Rapid-Fire Pharmacology Review
Apr 2900:12:58Tap to summarizeWhat 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. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/alternative-antibiotics-for-np-boards Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →Are Your Practice Scores High Enough to Pass NP Boards? [NP Confidence Corner]
Apr 2200:01:51Tap to summarizeWondering 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. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
Transcribe →163: AANP vs ANCC: An Updated Guide to Choosing Your NP Certification Exam
Apr 1500:10:59Tap to summarizeTrying 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 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial
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