Free Nurse Practitioner Webinars for Educators

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

Date: Wednesday, August 19 10:00 AM–11:00 AM CST

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.