How Review Courses Can Improve Pass Rates for Your NP Program

As a faculty member and family nurse practitioner, I know how hard universities work to prepare future nurse practitioners—building clinical skills, teaching critical thinking, and setting high standards.

Still, when the board exam arrives, even top students can feel uncertain.

At Latrina Walden Exam Solutions (LWES), I offer small-group and on-demand courses to provide focused, confidence-boosting exam prep. Drawing on years of healthcare leadership and education, I help students feel calm and ready.

Here’s how a review course can support your NP program and help students succeed—without adding extra work for faculty

1. Review Courses Reinforce What You’re Already Teaching

The best NP programs cover everything students need to know. But when information is spread across semesters, it can be tough for students to connect the dots.

Review courses simplify that.

We revisit high-yield topics, clarify complex ideas, and highlight what students are most likely to see on the exam. As an educator, I build every lesson using evidence-based teaching strategies and a clear, compassionate tone.

Together, we help students connect what they’ve learned and walk into their exams with clarity.

2. They Build Confidence When It Matters Most

I’ve worked with brilliant students who froze on test day. Not because they didn’t know the content — but because they didn’t know how to apply it in a high-pressure format.

That’s why we focus on more than just content review. We teach:

• Test-taking strategies grounded in clinical reasoning
• Practical approaches to managing burnout and overwhelm
• Confidence-building through repetition and clarity

With the right reinforcement, students begin to trust their knowledge and show up ready.

3. Faculty Get Support Too — Without Extra Work

I know what it’s like to juggle grading, clinicals, lesson planning, and student mentorship. The last thing most faculty need is more responsibility.

A review course gives your students additional structure while keeping your teaching load the same.

In fact, many of our np partner programs integrate the course as:

• A final semester supplement
• A study support option during capstone
• A remediation tool for students who need extra review

We become a quiet support system alongside your curriculum — not another task on your list.

4. You See the Results — In Your Data and in Your Students

At LWES, our students don’t just “cram and pass.” They learn how to think like board-certified NPs.

We’re proud to maintain a 98% pass rate across our programs.

Partner universities often report:

• Stronger first-time pass rates
• Less stress and burnout among students
• Fewer delays or retakes that impact graduation timelines

And while we love seeing better data, what matters most is helping students cross that finish line — prepared and proud.

Conclusion

I hope this helped you see how a review course can support the work you’re already doing.

Whether you’re looking to boost first-time pass rates, support students through capstone, or offer extra structure without extra work, a review course can be a seamless addition to your program.

If you’re exploring ways to help more students cross the finish line — prepared, proud, and on time — we’d love to partner with you.

Let’s help your students succeed, together.