When you're preparing for NP boards, screening guidelines can seem a little dry, but these recommendations show up consistently on exams and form the foundation of primary care practice.

In this episode, Courtney and I run through an overview of the adult screening recommendations you'll need to know for primary care NP boards, leaning heavily on USPSTF recommendations.

Discover how to think through screening questions without getting lost in the nitty gritty detail.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/primary-care-screening-guidelines-pass-np-boards

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It's winter, which means full-blown sick season is here. In this minisode, Kaitlyn and Courtney break down three simple ways to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections and teach how to explain your clinical reasoning to patients in a way that helps them feel heard.

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Hypertension is one of the most heavily tested topics on NP board exams, but recent guideline updates can make it hard to know what you actually need to focus on.

In this episode, I walk you through how to think about hypertension guidelines when you're preparing for boards, including what's still being tested and what's changing in real-world practice.

Learn how to study with clarity and avoid confusion around guideline updates.

Studying during the holidays can feel overwhelming. In this minisode, I share practical study hacks to help you stay consistent without burning out, including how to use micro-study sessions and create a realistic study schedule.

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As the holidays arrive, it can feel hard to slow down when NP school, board prep, or work is still weighing on your mind.

In this short episode, I share why rest isn't just okay during the holidays; it's actually part of the process. And as we look ahead to a new year, this episode invites you to reset your mindset and refocus on what really matters.

You'll walk away encouraged to set realistic goals - and reconnect with why you started this journey in the first place.

When you're gearing up for your board exam, practice questions are one of the most powerful tools you can use - but only if you're using them the right way. In this minisode, Courtney and I answer common questions about practice questions, like how many to do each day and what scores you should be aiming for in practice exams.

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When you're stepping into clinical practice, difficult diagnoses can show up in subtle ways that require you to slow down and think critically.

In this episode, our Senior Nurse Practitioner Content Editor Courtney and I walk through a real case study that looks straightforward at first, but reveals how important it is to connect the right clues and avoid assumptions when symptoms don't follow the textbook.

This episode will help you refine your critical thinking, expand your differential diagnosis, and build the confidence to trust your judgment when things aren't as simple as they appear on the surface.

For your board exam, dermatology questions often come down to recognizing the right buzzword. In today's minisode, Courtney walks through the high-yield skin findings you must be able to identify on sight so you can quickly differentiate similar conditions on test day.

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