The Lab Interpretation Series Bundle for Nurse Practitioners
Build confidence, strengthen your clinical reasoning, and interpret labs without second-guessing
A complete lab interpretation course designed specifically for nurse practitioners in primary care.
If you’ve ever opened your inbox to a list of abnormal results and felt your chest tighten… you’re not alone.
Lab interpretation for nurse practitioners is one of the most stressful parts of real-world primary care — and most of us didn’t get the training we needed to feel confident.
Every day, we’re expected to evaluate abnormal values, decide what’s urgent, what needs follow-up, and what’s safe to watch. But the truth is: most new NPs don’t feel prepared, and there’s no single resource that explains labs in a clear, practical, primary-care-focused way.
Instead, you’re left piecing things together — UpToDate, guidelines, Google, colleagues — only to get different answers from everyone, or advice that’s either oversimplified or way too complex for real-world practice.
It’s stressful. It’s time-consuming. And it can make even skilled clinicians doubt themselves.
Why we created the Lab Interpretation Series Bundle
We created the Lab Interpretation Series Bundle — a complete, evidence-based, ANCC-accredited series for understanding labs start to finish, so you always know what the results mean, what to do next, and when to worry (whether you ordered them, or they’re from another provider, or it’s your first day seeing a patient with years of abnormal trends you’re suddenly responsible for!).
Each module teaches a step-by-step reasoning framework for interpreting labs in primary care, with real-world application, red flags, algorithms, and practical follow-up intervals.
These are not just lectures—they’re tools you’ll use every single day.
This isn’t a surface-level “lab interpretation 101.” It’s the complete, real-world training you need as a primary care NP — clear, comprehensive, and practical. Most resources are either too basic or too complex. This series gives you everything essential for primary care, so you can feel solid in your reasoning from day one and truly understand what labs mean, what to do next, and when to worry.
With the Lab Interpretation Series, you’ll:
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Understand what labs mean—not just the reference ranges
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Make faster, safer decisions during clinic visits
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Reduce overwhelm using simple, repeatable reasoning frameworks
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Stop relying on Googling or inconsistent advice from colleagues
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Learn how to interpret CBC, BMP, LFTs, lipids, renal labs, thyroid labs, and prolactin confidently
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Know when a result is normal, abnormal, urgent, or needs follow-up
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Understand how to choose appropriate next steps and follow-up intervals
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Better communicate lab interpretation clearly to patients
What’s inside the Series Bundle
This series includes six courses—each designed for real-world primary care.
Inside every course, you’ll get short, focused video lessons, clear reasoning frameworks, downloadable cheat sheets and slides, and a graded quiz to earn ANCC contact hours. Modules release between January and April 2026, with immediate access as each one becomes available.
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Learn a clear, practical approach to CBCs, including leukocytosis, leukopenia, anemia (including anemia of CKD), polycythemia, and platelet abnormalities. Build confidence interpreting patterns and knowing what to do next in primary care.
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Gain confidence interpreting LFTs with clear guidance on AST/ALT patterns, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, albumin, and protein levels—so you can quickly identify what’s benign, what needs follow-up, and when to escalate.
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A comprehensive, real-world walkthrough of electrolytes and metabolic abnormalities, including hyper/hypokalemia, hyper/hypocalcemia, hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hyper/hypoglycemia, and interpreting anion gap and CO₂. Learn how these results guide primary care decisions.
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Understand kidney function with confidence through clear frameworks for GFR, creatinine, BUN, urine dipstick, urinalysis/microscopy, and microalbumin/urine protein ratios. Essential for safe CKD assessment and monitoring.
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Learn how to interpret lipid panels and apply guideline-based management and medication principles in everyday primary care.
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A practical guide to TSH interpretation, patterns of hypo- and hyperthyroidism, and evaluating elevated prolactin levels—giving you clarity on when to test, what results mean, and what steps to take next.
What makes this different from other lab interpretation resources
Most resources on lab interpretation for nurse practitioners are:
❌ Scattered across multiple platforms
❌ Designed for residents, not NPs
❌ Too academic or too superficial
❌ Missing real-world follow-up intervals
❌ Not specific to outpatient adult primary care
It’s incredibly frustrating not to find what you’re looking for!
The Lab Interpretation Series is different because it:
✔ Teaches clinical reasoning, not memorization
✔ Gives clear “what to do next” algorithms
✔ Uses real primary care case examples
✔ Includes follow-up intervals, red flags, and when-to-worry guidance
✔ Is peer-reviewed by specialists
✔ Reflects current evidence and guideline-based practice
✔ Was built specifically for nurse practitioners
✔ Is concise, structured, and designed to reduce overwhelm
Is This For Me?
Perfect for:
🩺 New NPs learning to interpret labs independently
💼 Experienced NPs wanting a refresher or clearer frameworks
🏥 Providers transitioning into primary care
👩⚕️ Preceptors teaching clinical reasoning
Who this is NOT for:
❌ Pediatric or OB providers
❌ Emergency, inpatient, or critical care clinicians
❌ Clinicians needing hospital-pathology deep dives
❌ Anyone wanting a highly academic, non-clinical course
This series is designed specifically for adult outpatient primary care.
Enroll in The Lab Interpretation Series Bundle
The Lab Interpretation Series Bundle is a bundle of six focused courses. Each course can be purchased individually, but has been bundled to create the most comprehensive learning experience.
The Bundle Includes:
CBC Interpretation for Primary Care - $297
Liver Function Test Interpretation (LFTs) for Primary Care - $197
Basic Metabolic Panel Interpretation (BMP) for Primary Care - $347
Renal Lab Interpretation Essentials for Primary Care - $347
Hyperlipidemia Lab Interpretation and Management - $197
Thyroid Lab Interpretation in Primary Care + Prolactin Interpretation Bonus - $197
$1,582 value purchased separately - save 47% as a bundle
$750
One-time Payment
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It’s evidence-based, ANCC-aligned, peer-reviewed by specialists, and designed specifically for primary care NPs using real-world clinical reasoning frameworks.
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Each module provides ANCC contact hours once final steps are complete.
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Access expires after 1 year with the option to extend access for a nomial fee at the end of the year term. Any downloadable items are yours to keep.
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You don’t have to purchase both bundles, but many primary care NPs find that lab interpretation and chronic disease management go hand-in-hand.
If you choose both, select the Chronic Care Series — Lab Interpretation Companion so you don’t pay for the renal labs course twice.
Frequently asked questions
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The Companion version exists for learners who are also purchasing the Lab Interpretation Series, which already includes the Renal Laboratory Interpretation module. This ensures you’re not paying for duplicate content.
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Yes. ANCC contact hours count for both credentialing bodies.
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Between January and April 2026, with immediate access to each module as it is completed.
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Absolutely. It was built especially for new and early-career NPs.
About Real World NP
Real World NP provides practical, continuing education for nurse practitioners in primary care—without the fluff. Founded by Liz Rohr, an NP and educator, we’ve helped over 10,000 learners feel more confident in real-world practice.
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Real World NP provides evidence-based continuing education and clinical resources for nurse practitioners in primary care. The Lab Interpretation Series offers practical training in CBCs, LFTs, BMP interpretation, renal labs, thyroid labs, and lipid panels—designed to help NPs develop confident, real-world lab interpretation skills. Our courses are peer-reviewed, guideline-aligned, and built for the pace of outpatient primary care.