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Stop Guessing What to Do in Patient Visits

Free tools that help you read labs, make decisions, and document with confidence in a real 15-minute visit. No memorizing, no second-guessing.

Diabetes Supplies Quick Reference

Stop guessing which meter, strips, or CGM your patient actually needs, and which codes keep the order from getting denied. One page, free, instant access.

Inside:

  • Meter and strip options that are usually covered
  • A plain-English CGM overview, Libre vs Dexcom
  • The insurance and ordering tips that prevent pharmacy callbacks

The 15-Minute Visit Framework

The simple framework I use to run a primary care visit, stay on time, and walk out without second-guessing. One page, free, instant access.

Inside:

  • A repeatable way to structure any visit
  • How to decide what matters and let the rest wait
  • A faster path through your notes so you finish closer to on time

What NPs say about Nurse Practitioner Mentor

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"Your approach and the framework you teach for understanding these labs have helped me significantly."

Maria Teresa N. Obenza, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

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"You did a really great job presenting the different systems and the treatments. The lab information really helped me understand them."

FNP, NP Confidence Challenge

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"Thank you for your efforts to make these courses amazing!"

Carolyn G., CNP

Quick Clinical Breakdowns You Can Use Right Away

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Short, practical breakdowns to help you think clearly, interpret findings, and make better decisions in real patient visits.

How to Interpret a CMP: A Simple Method for New NPs

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How to Read a CBC: A Step-by-Step Method for New NPs

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Created by Allison Sowders, FNP-C

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and founder of Nurse Practitioner Mentor.

After transitioning from the ER to primary care, Allison saw how many new NPs struggled with clinical decision-making, lab interpretation, and workflow systems.

She created these resources to help NPs build confidence in real-world practice.

This Is Where Most NPs Get Stuck

Free guides help you understand pieces.

But in real patient care, you're expected to:
β€’ connect multiple problems
β€’ interpret labs in context
β€’ decide what to do next in real time

And that's where things start to feel unclear.

You don't need more information.

You need a clear way to think through what you're already seeing.

That's exactly what this gives you.

Start here: the Clinical Desk Reference

A fast clinical reference for the 12 topics you reach for most in primary care, ready the second you need them during a visit.

βœ” One double-sided page per topic
βœ” The decision, what to say, and what to chart
βœ” For when you cannot stop to search the whole guideline

The fastest, lowest-cost way to start. $37, instant download.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these really free?
Yes. Enter your name and email and I’ll send the guide straight to your inbox. No cost, no catch.

Do these count for CE?
No. The free tools are quick clinical references, not CE. AANP-accredited CE lives in the Primary Care Clinical Mastery Program.

What’s the difference between the free tools, the Desk Reference, and the courses?
The free tools are single-topic guides to get you started. The $37 Clinical Desk Reference is a full quick-reference set for during the visit. The courses go deep on one area, and the Mastery Program is the complete AANP-accredited system with CE. Most NPs start free, then step up as they want more.

Will these help in a real 15-minute visit?
That is exactly what they are built for. They are practical, primary-care focused, and made to use between rooms.

What happens after I download?
You get the guide by email, plus a few short notes on how to use it. No spam, and you can unsubscribe anytime.