Going into the NPS, I knew neonatal and pediatric respiratory care would require more than just memorizing facts. I spent extra time on neonatal respiratory disorders, mechanical ventilation, blood gases, oxygen therapy, and pediatric emergencies. Prephow helped me see which areas I understood and which ones needed another review.

My biggest challenge with the NPTE was keeping all the clinical details organized in my head. I worked through questions covering musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and therapeutic interventions, then went back to my notes when I noticed a pattern in my mistakes. That made my study sessions much more focused.

I found that I remembered procedures better when I had to choose an answer rather than simply read about them. Prephow gave me extra practice with therapeutic exercises, patient care, musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions, and safety. I kept track of the questions I missed and reviewed those topics before starting another session.

One area I kept reviewing was radiation safety because I didn't want to rely on memorization alone. I also practiced questions on imaging procedures, radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation, and patient care. Working through the questions helped me notice where I was confusing similar concepts.

Most of my preparation involved reviewing procedures and then testing myself afterward. I focused on casting and splinting, fracture care, anatomy, orthopedic procedures, and patient safety. When I got something wrong, I would go back to the related notes before moving on instead of just checking the correct answer.

I started using practice questions after realizing that reading my notes wasn't enough to tell me what I actually remembered. Prephow helped me review vital signs, infection control, patient safety, basic patient care, and communication. The questions also helped me pay attention to small details that I was sometimes overlooking.