In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I talk with Heather Bohman about her path from NICU nursing to becoming a nurse educator. She shares how her love of patient education, precepting, and teaching led her back to school for her master’s degree and into faculty teaching in a nursing program.

We also talk about what nurse educators actually do, from classroom teaching to clinical instruction, the educational path to becoming one, the challenges of the role, and the many ways nurses can grow within education. Heather also shares why she is passionate about supporting nurse educators and helping prevent burnout in those who spend so much time pouring into others.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• How Heather transitioned from NICU nursing into nurse education.
• What it looks like to teach both in the classroom and in clinicals.
• Why nurse education can be meaningful, challenging, and full of growth opportunities.

About My Guest

Heather Bohman is a nurse educator in San Antonio, Texas, a former NICU nurse, and a board-certified nurse coach. She teaches in a nursing program, works closely with students in both clinical and classroom settings, and is passionate about helping future nurses succeed. She is also focused on supporting nurse educators through wellness, resilience, and burnout prevention.

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Website: heatherbohman.com

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