What happens when a new nurse is suddenly asked to teach others? For Dr. Beth Ulrich, it launched a lifelong mission to redefine precepting. Drawing from her Mastering Precepting series, she shares why great preceptors do more than teach—they lead, coach, protect, and inspire. Dr. Ulrich challenges the idea that any skilled nurse can precept, sharing a student’s simple but powerful question: “Why can’t you put us with nurses who like students?” Her insights highlight the importance of intentiona...
Jul 01, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, host Nicole Weathers is joined by Dr. Kirsten Hanrahan and Dr. Laura Cullen from University of Iowa Health Care to explore how evidence-based practice (EBP) can empower new graduate nurses rather than intimidate them. Together, they unpack the Iowa Model, clarify the differences between EBP, quality improvement, research, and innovation, and share practical strategies for supporting new nurses through their professional experience projects. Whether you're a nurse leader or a rec...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Welcome to a special Nurses Week episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast! In this episode, we celebrate the incredible Power of Nurses™, the heart and soul of healthcare. Hear from three program coordinators and their residents who utilize our all-online option, sharing their experiences and insights into our residency program. SPECIAL GUESTS: Family Health West Fruita, CO Ashley Veik, RN Current IONRP resident - April 2024 Cohort Ashley Veik is an RN working at a critical access hospital....
May 01, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Join us as we delve into the world of nurse-led innovation and discover how nurses are transforming healthcare through creativity and leadership. In this episode, Allie Hurt, MSN, RN, and Molly Kucera, MBAHC, RN, BSN, BS, CNAMB(E), CNOR, share their experiences and insights into the Nurse Innovators Program at the University of Iowa. Hear about Molly's journey in creating the Hawkeye Hood Holder, a practical solution developed with the support of UI Ventures and Maker Health. Understand the role...
Apr 01, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This episode examines the crucial intertwining of professional identity, leadership, and innovation in nursing. Dr. M. Lindell Joseph shares insights on how societal influences and work environments can significantly shape a nurse's professional identity while advocating for an empowered and reflective nursing workforce. • Discussion on the importance of professional identity formation • Exploration of societal perceptions and media portrayals of nursing • Emphasis on the pivotal role of nursing...
Mar 01, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, we explore the concept of professional identity in nursing with Dr. Nelda Godfrey. Dr. Godfrey shares her insights on how professional identity is formed through education, residency programs, and reflective practices. She discusses the importance of intentional support for new graduate nurses, the role of language in defining professional identity, and strategies for fostering growth and leadership. The episode also covers the impact of social media on nursing perceptions and f...
Feb 01, 2025•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Navigating the transition from nursing student to practicing nurse involves overcoming significant challenges, specifically during initial employment periods marked by transition shock and crisis. Insights from Dr. Judy Duchscher emphasize the need for structured support, theoretical frameworks, and fostering mentorship relationships to effectively guide new graduates through these critical phases. - Understanding the purpose and structure of nurse residency programs - Differentiating between tr...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this special wrap-up episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, sits down with the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program (IONRP) team to reflect on their favorite moments from Season 1. Join Jessica Ociepka, MSN, RN-BC, Program Coordinator; Amanda Bruscher, MSN, RN, Program Coordinator; and Jill Gillespie, BA, Marketing Coordinator, as they share their insights and highlights from the past year. As we work on our year-end planning, this episode provide...
Dec 01, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, host Nicole Weathers sits down with Dr. Cathleen Opperman, an expert in nursing professional development, to discuss the importance of financial acumen for nurse leaders and the critical components needed to demonstrate the value of nurse residency programs. Dr. Opperman emphasizes the need to understand clinical and financial languages to advocate for resources and support new graduate nurses effectively. The discussion covers essential business case elements, including objecti...
Nov 01, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Discover effective collaboration in nursing education with Heidi Keeler, PhD, MSN/MBA, RN, lead principal investigator of the Midwest Clinical Instruction Regional Network (MCIRN) . Heidi shares her journey from clinical care to professional development, highlighting how regional partnerships are enhancing preceptor proficiency and patient outcomes across Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. Learn about the vital role of preceptor development in retaining new nurses and how MCIRN’s Process Prec...
Oct 01, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this special episode of The Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, we celebrate Nursing Professional Development Week by spotlighting on-site residency coordinators and healthcare organizations excelling in the professional development of their nursing workforce. The episode features three remarkable residency coordinators from healthcare organizations in Ohio, South Dakota, and Iowa, driving the successful implementation of nursing programs and shaping the next generation of nurses. This episode ce...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to a very special episode of The Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast! 🎉 Today, we are celebrating a monumental milestone: the 10th anniversary of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program. Over the past decade, this program has been a cornerstone in the journey of countless new nurses, providing them with the support, education, and community they need to thrive in their careers. From its humble beginnings in 2014, the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program has grown and evolved, embracing new te...
Aug 21, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this podcast episode, host Nicole Weathers and guest Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, an experienced nursing leader and coach, discuss the challenges and opportunities in nurse residency programs. Rose brings her expertise in leader development within health systems and highlights the evolving landscape of the nursing workforce and workplace. They delve into the significance of nurse residency programs in supporting new graduate nurses amid the changing healthcare environment, increase...
Aug 01, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 8
EPISODE 7: Accreditation In this episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers interviews Dr. Sheri Cosme, the senior director of the American Nurses Credentialing Centers (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) and Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation™ (APPFA). Dr. Cosme shares insights and information about the accreditation of transition-to-practice programs, emphasizing the importance of accreditation, how to get started, and key consider...
Jul 01, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode 6: Simulation In this episode of Beyond Nurse Residency, host Nicole Weathers interviews Dr. Katie Knox, a nursing professor and simulation education specialist. They discuss the history and importance of simulation in healthcare and how it can be incorporated into nurse residency programs. Dr. Knox shares her personal experience with simulation and provides actionable steps for listeners to integrate simulation into their training programs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looki...
Jun 01, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
EPISODE 5: In this special episode of The Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers celebrates Nurses Month and Nurses Week by shining a spotlight on on-site residency coordinators and healthcare organizations that are doing a great job of supporting their new graduate nurses. Nicole sits down with three exceptional residency coordinators from different healthcare organizations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Colorado, who are the driving force behind the success of their respective Iowa Onli...
May 01, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
EPISODE 4: The topic of this conversation is the impact of chronic stress and burnout on nurses and how it affects patient care and the healthcare system as a whole. Nurses often work long hours and face emotional and physical trauma while caring for their patients. Their wellbeing directly affects the quality of care they provide, as well as their own job satisfaction and the nursing workforce. Our guest, Dr. Patrick Jeffs, will discuss ways organizations can improve clinician wellbeing and pro...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Episode 3: In this episode, we will discuss improving or establishing a preceptor program within your organization. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of the role of a preceptor, best practices for establishing a preceptor program, and interventions for mitigating preceptor burnout. These are important skills to have if you want to create a successful preceptor program, and we hope you find this episode helpful in achieving that goal. Guest: Allison Wild, MSN, RN, N...
Mar 01, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 2: In this episode, we explore a new approach to nursing professional development that can help combat nurse burnout and workforce shortages. Our guest, Heidi Gilroy, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, EBP-C, shares her insights on how we can support new graduate nurses and nurse residency programs through this new approach. As nurses, we often prioritize our patients' needs over our own, leading to stress, anxiety, and burnout. This new approach focuses on self-care and empowerment, enabling nurs...
Feb 01, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 1: Readiness for Practice focuses on the transition of new nurses into the role of registered nurses and the factors that influence their practice readiness. The goal is to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care for patients by helping new nurses adjust well to their new roles. Nicole believes that the experience of new nurses during their transition can make or break their career, and the episode aims to provide actionable steps for improving this transition. By the end of the episode, ...
Jan 01, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
