This week on The Pulse Check Podcast, we sit down with Shawna Thomas—an experienced nurse of 20 years, a mom of four, and someone about to take on her next big challenge: starting NP school this fall.

We talk through her journey in nursing, how the profession has evolved over the years, and what it’s really like balancing a demanding career with raising a family. Shawna shares honest insight into the highs, the challenges, and the sacrifices that come with doing both.

We also get into what’s motivating her to go back to school, her goals for the future, and what keeps her grounded through it all.

If you’re in healthcare, thinking about advancing your career, or trying to figure out how to juggle it all without losing yourself in the process, this episode hits on all of it.