Jan 28, 2026
Hemoglobin A1c is one of the most high-yield lab values you’ll see on NP boards and in real life. In this minisode, I review its alternate names, the key A1c cutoff and goal values, and how boards expect you to use trends to decide when treatment needs to be adjusted.
Jan 21, 2026
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...
Jan 14, 2026
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.
Jan 7, 2026
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...