The Thriving NP

Beth Thurman, MSN, WHNP-BC joins The Thriving NP Podcast to discuss all things precepting. Often, there is little to no guidance from universities on how to approach clinical rotations, leaving preceptors to figure it out on their own. We discuss how to get to know your students, understand their clinical goals, and partner with them in the learning process. Teaching can be exhausting, but it's also deeply rewarding. In this episode, we explore both the difficulties and the joys of precepting and how to support the future generation of NPs.

00:00 — Intro and meet Beth Thurman
01:04 — Beth’s nursing journey
04:10 — Why Beth became a women’s health nurse practitioner
06:17 — The RN-to-APRN transition and why preceptorship matters
07:43 — Beth’s experience as a student
13:56 — The shortage of preceptors
17:50 — How Beth approaches precepting
18:18 — Tailoring the experience to each student
22:08 — Starting with shadowing
26:02 — Moving from observation to hands-on practice
27:29 — Building skills with routine visits first
31:24 — Teaching during patient encounters
36:35 — Gradually giving students more independence
39:21 — Precepting while managing a busy clinic
42:40 — Supporting students who are behind
46:26 — Preparing students for practice responsibilities
52:27 — Teaching charting, inboxes, and results
56:56 — Beth’s advice: make students feel seen
58:25 — Outro

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Feeling the pressure of an upcoming NP interview?

Colleen Puglisi, FNP-BC, sits down with us to take all the stress out of your interview prep. We walk through practical strategies to help you prepare with confidence. You'll learn what to expect from hiring managers and how to clearly set yourself apart from other candidates.

Colleen is a board-certified FNP currently working as an inpatient NP completing postpartum rounding. She also shares her personal nursing journey—from where she started to how she landed in her current role.

Whether you're a new grad or an experienced NP looking for a change, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you walk into your next interview ready to succeed.

Learn more at ThrivingNP.com

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Colleen's Nursing Journey

02:13 Med Surge, L&D, and Pediatrics

05:07 Deciding to Pursue FNP

07:48 Transitioning to Postpartum NP

09:44 Orientation & Onboarding

12:32 Postpartum Patient Education

16:43 Interview Prep Strategies

19:32 Behavioral Interview Questions

22:55 Clinical Scenario Questions

24:26 "Why Hire a New Grad?" Question

29:48 Resume Tips for NPs

31:52 Interview Formats & Questions to Ask

36:54 Final Advice & Career Success

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You worked hard to get the degree. You're seeing the patients. You're doing your job. So why does something still feel like it's missing?

This episode unpacks how mentorship can be transformative and should be thought of as a necessity, especially when navigating career transitions. Whether you're considering the nursing practice, transitioning into practice, or an experienced provider - having the right mentor can make all the difference.

We discuss

• What to look for in a mentor
• How to find one
• What to work on once you have one

You're not supported to do it all alone in isolation.

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BURNOUT RXThree strategies to reduce burnout and take control of your work life balance. 1. Close the stress loop - create your work-life balance2. Practical Quality Practice Improvements3. MentorshipEveryone experiences a form of burnout. Burnout looks different for everyone. Here are three practical solutions that helped me. The Thriving NP.TimestampsIntro: 00:00What's New: 00:301. Close the Stress Loop: 06:502. Practical Practice Improvements: 16:523. Mentorship: 21:18Closing: 23:02

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Thinking about becoming a CRNA? Lindsay Carr, DNP, CRNA, joins Twomey Time to discuss her transition from Registered Nurse to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). She highlights key factors to consider when selecting the program that is best for you.

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Looking back at 2024

Looking forward to all of 2025

1. Twomey Time

2. Better Work-Life Balance

3. Reading

4. Traveling

5. Hip Surgery

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Destiny Byrd, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, AGNP-C, MSCP joins Twomey Time to discuss her transition into practice as a new grad nurse practitioner. Destiny speaks to her experience as a direct entry MSN student and what helped her during her transition into practice. Destiny shares her team based approach to care and the importance of mentoring and educating the future generation of providers.Listen along on YouTube, Spotify or Facebook

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Baldeep Dhaliwal, MSPH, PhD Candidate returns to Twomey Time to check in on our New Year's goals. Baldeep shares similar goals for the year and joins the discussion on friendships, work life balance, personal growth and career transitions.

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Tune into Twomey Time as we explore pelvic floor physical therapy with Anya Vierra, DPT, CSCS! Anya joins us to answer all your burning questions on pelvic floor physical therapy, overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence and preventative health. Anya is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and breaks down the importance of resistance training, balance exercises, and breathing techniques for the female athlete.Dr. Anya Vierra, CSCShttps://www.pacificpelvic.com/[email protected]

Instagram: @PacificPelvicHealth

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Welcome Brooke Bettis Twomey, BSN, RN, CPHON to Twomey Time. Brooke is a hematology oncology RN who has over ten years of experience. Brooke decided to tackle her lifelong dream of becoming a licensed pilot only three weeks postpartum. Listen along to her journey on Youtube or Twomey Time on Spotify.

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