Paps. How can such a common primary care intervention cause so much confusion? How often to screen, how to understand any findings that are not black and white, how to advise your patient about next steps – you would not be the first NP to feel overwhelmed with abnormal pap results in your inbox.This week, we’ll take some of the mystery out of this challenging clinical topic, and help you understand the main points that will guide your treatment. We’ll talk about:✅ Current guidelines, and how they apply to your patient, (and our favorite plug-and-play tool to make interpreting pap results super easy!)✅ The role of HPV in understanding pap results✅ Next steps for the patient with an abnormal pap result✅ Colposcopies, LEEPs, advanced sampling – what they are and how to explain them to your patient✅ Pro tips for interpreting results and guiding your patient It’s true that even seasoned providers get stumped trying to navigate abnormal pap results. With time, practice, and a few tools in your toolbox, you will get more clarity on interpreting abnormal pap results and knowing the right next steps for your patient.    If you liked this post, also check out:✨ Interview with a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner✨ Diagnostic Approach to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding✨ IUD Counseling for New Nurse Practitioners Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP at https://www.realworldnp.com/guideSign up for the Lab Interpretation Crash Course: https://www.realworldnp.com/labs Grab your copy of the Digital NP Binder: https://www.realworldnp.com/binder------------------------Come follow along for even more tips and inspiration:Instagram: https://instagram.com/realworldnpFacebook: https://facebook.com/realworldnp______________________________ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.