Free Nurse Practitioner Webinars for Educators

How NP Faculty Are Using AI to Reduce Workload (Without Cutting Quality)

Date: Wednesday, September 16 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM CST

Presenter: Dr. Troy Heidesch

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing higher education—but for NP faculty, one question matters most:

How can AI help us become more effective educators without compromising academic quality, clinical rigor, or student learning?

Join Dr. Troy Heidesch, Director of the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing at Brenau University, as he shares practical, evidence-informed strategies for integrating AI into nurse practitioner education.

Rather than focusing on AI as a shortcut, this session explores how faculty are using AI to streamline time-consuming tasks, personalize student support, and strengthen teaching—while keeping faculty expertise and clinical judgment at the center of the educational experience. Recent research suggests AI is most effective when it augments educators rather than replaces them, allowing faculty to spend more time where they create the greatest value.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking for practical ways to incorporate it into your program, you’ll leave with actionable ideas you can begin applying immediately.

Increasing Student Engagement in Online NP Programs

Date: Wednesday, October 14 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM CST

Presenters: Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald and Vanessa Pomarico

Online NP programs continue to expand, but keeping students actively engaged remains one of the greatest challenges facing faculty. Between competing priorities, varying levels of learner readiness, and the demands of virtual instruction, creating meaningful engagement requires more than simply delivering content online.

In this Faculty Forum session, Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald and Vanessa Pomarico will explore practical, evidence-based strategies for increasing student participation, fostering deeper learning, and creating more engaging online learning experiences.

Designing Interactive Online Learning That Sticks

Date: Wednesday, November 18 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM CST

Presenters: Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald and Vanessa Pomarico

Creating online courses is one challenge. Creating learning experiences that students remember—and apply in clinical practice—is another.

In this Faculty Forum webinar, Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald and Vanessa Pomarico will explore how NP faculty can move beyond passive content delivery to create interactive learning experiences that strengthen knowledge retention, clinical reasoning, and student confidence.

Faculty to Leadership: Navigating the Transition to Program Leadership

Date: Wednesday, December 9 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM CST

Presenters: Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald and Vanessa Pomarico

Many experienced NP faculty members find themselves stepping into leadership roles with little formal preparation for the responsibilities that come with guiding programs, supporting faculty, and driving student outcomes.

In this Faculty Forum session, Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald and Vanessa Pomarico will share insights from their extensive network of NP leaders and discuss strategies for successfully transitioning from faculty member to academic leader.

Moving from Memorization to Conceptualization: Helping Students Develop Clinical Reasoning Skills

Presenters: Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald, Vanessa Pomarico

NP faculty are increasingly challenged to prepare students not only for certification success, but for the complex clinical decision-making required in practice.

Building on the themes introduced in our most recent Faculty Forum webinar, Thinking Like an NP, Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald and Dr. Vanessa Pomarico-Denino will take a deeper dive into one of the most important transitions in NP education: helping students move from memorization to conceptualization.

We will explore practical strategies to help students develop clinical reasoning skills, organize knowledge into meaningful clinical frameworks, and strengthen provider-level decision-making.

Attendees will learn:

• Why knowledge alone does not create confident clinicians
• Common barriers to developing clinical reasoning
• How to help students organize knowledge into clinical frameworks
• Practical strategies to strengthen diagnostic thinking and decision-making
• Ways to improve student confidence and readiness for practice

Whether you teach in the classroom, online, or in clinical settings, this session will provide actionable strategies to help students think more critically and transition more successfully into practice-ready Nurse Practitioners.

Thinking Like an NP: Preparing Students for Boards, Clinical Decision-Making, and Practice

Presenter: Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald

NP faculty are facing increasing pressure to prepare students not only to pass certification exams—but to confidently step into the provider role with strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.

In this faculty-focused session, Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald will explore one of the biggest challenges in NP education today: helping students move beyond memorization and test-taking strategies to truly think like Nurse Practitioners.

This webinar will examine how faculty can strengthen clinical reasoning, diagnostic thinking, and real-world decision-making while still supporting board readiness and student outcomes.

Attendees will learn:

• Why strong students can still struggle with NP-level clinical reasoning
• Common gaps between RN thinking and provider-level decision-making
• Strategies to develop clinical judgment alongside board preparation
• Practical approaches to improve confidence, readiness, and role transition

Whether you’re supporting students in the classroom, online, or in clinical preparation, this session will provide actionable insights to help bridge the gap between passing boards and becoming practice-ready.

Innovative Teaching Methods for Engaging Today’s NP Students

Presenters: Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald & Stefanie Reason

As the medical landscapes shift and the needs of students become more complex, instructors must adapt their teaching methods accordingly. In this webinar led by Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald, educators of all disciplines will gain key insights into what works and what doesn’t in both the classroom and the clinic. We explore unique approaches to in-depth topics–supporting students as they tackle common obstacles and master foundational concepts.

Building Confident, Exam-Ready NPs with Upgraded Fitzgerald Amplify

Presenters: Fitzgerald Health Education Associates

Amplify is the trusted, end-to-end nurse practitioner education solution built for universities. It offers 600+ hours of AACN Essentials–aligned content, best-in-class board prep, and real-time learner analytics—now delivered through a dynamic, personalized digital platform that supports both faculty and students.

Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in NP Education

Presenters: Dr. Vanessa Pomarico & Dr. Brett Snodgrass

Being an NP means making difficult choices in high-pressure clinical environments. This challenge extends into the classroom, requiring educators to navigate tough ethical questions alongside their students. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to make informed decisions that uphold standards of practice and protect patients. Join FHEA faculty members and Dr. Vanessa Pomarico and Dr. Brett Snodgrass for this eye-opening talk on how to trust your clinical instincts and create a safer, more ethical healthcare landscape.

How to Evaluate NP Students Effectively During Clinical Rotations

Presenter: Dr. Sally Miller

Inconsistent evaluation methods can leave blind spots in fundamental educational areas, leading to gaps in learning for new NPs. In this webinar led by faculty member and Scrubs and Subpoenas co-host Dr. Sally Miller, you’ll learn how to balance formative and summative evaluations to foster student growth and improve clinical performance. Ideal for NP preceptors and clinical educators, this session will enhance your ability to guide students toward success in real-world healthcare settings.

Excel as an NP Preceptor: Tips and Tricks for Clinical Education

Presenters: Vanessa Pomarico and Wendy Wright

Are you a new NP Educator? Learn Tips and tricks for NP Preceptors from NP Experts Vanessa Pomarico and Wendy Wright.

The FHEA Crash Course for Faculty NPs

Presenter: Dr. Sally K. Miller

Dr. Sally K. Miller invites new faculty NPs to join this FREE webinar sharing best practices for transitioning from clinical settings. Support positive learning outcomes with comprehensive educational resources, developed by one of FHEA’s all-star faculty members. Dr. Miller will cover strategies for curating a productive workflow to support clinician and patient well-being.