The Art of Precepting: Guiding the Future Generation of NPs with Beth Thurman, WHNP-BC

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 Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not create a professional relationship. Views expressed by me or my guests are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance.