Don’t just start your nursing career—launch it.
Confident Nurse Academy is more than a residency program—it’s your blueprint for mastering your first year as a nurse. Designed for new grad RNs and LPNs, our virtual program pairs expert teaching with practical skills so you can feel prepared, confident, and ready to make a real impact from day one.  Â
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I'M READY TO LAUNCH!
Avoid medication errors with our proven med-pass system
Build clinical competence starting with your next shift
Get real-world ready faster so you can hit the ground running
Starting your nursing career doesn't have to feel like you're untangling IV tubing. In the dark. Without a sharpie.Â
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Hey new grad, does this sound like you?
- You can't remember if you charted that urine output and now you can't sleep
- You have trouble prioritizing patient care because it all has to get done
- You feel overwhelmed and can't leave work at work
- You really want to understand the 'why' behind all of your nursing tasksÂ
- You want to master recognizing changes in your patient's condition and stay ahead of their deterioration
The preceptor in your pocket that supports you every shift.Â
Real-world tested
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"CNA put a lot of the education I learned in my program in perspective for me, and tied it all together at the bedside. I became a stronger nurse because of CNA. I continue to use it and I have been a nurse for 19 months now. I have actually watched the whole academy several times over and over again throughout the year. I also still refer back when I’m feeling rusty on a topic. I have had some really good catches on patient deterioration and calling RRT’s that I know were because of watching and being apart of the CNA program.  I would like to thank you Nurse Steph and Nurse Mo!"
-Ashley W., Med/Surg/NeuroÂ
On-demand Lessons
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Being the "real nurse" means more than being caring. It also means being competent and safe. With so much getting thrown at you from day one (including a million different door codes), it should be easy to access the priority things you need to know.
From your first day in the Academy, you'll have a library of more than 70 lessons you can start applying to your practice immediately.
Must Know Critical Insights
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"I was able to catch someone before they went into sepsis based on everything you have taught me! It all started with the respirations ;)
This was such a win despite the heavy assignments I have been getting and how overwhelmed I have been. I want to thank you for the wealth of knowledge I received in CNA. I have learned so much from understanding vital signs on a deeper level, to applying the pathophysiology of sepsis to real patients.Â
I am so thankful for your dedication to new grads!"
-R.B., IMCUÂ
We get it. Being a new grad nurse is hard.Â
We were new grads once, too. So, we know how it feels to be thrown into the deep end of new nurse life. Feeling like you're drowning, being fearful of making a mistake, and struggling with the weight of the enormous responsibility you now hold is a LOT.Â
These days, it's even harder. Orientations are shorter and many new grads lack solid clinical experience. But this doesn't mean you can't be an amazing nurse! Â
Confident Nurse Academy takes you by the hand and guides you through those crucial first months. We've got your back with up-to-date clinical content, downloadable resource sheets, and a supportive community of new grads who also want to live their best new grad life.Â
We love nurses, especially new nurses! And we don't think you should have to figure out new grad life on your own. Join Confident Nurse Academy and get the support you deserve!
Real world support for real world nursing.
We make a nurse residency program accessible to new grads everywhere.
If you love evidence based practice as much as we do (#NerdAlert), then you'll love this. Studies show that nurses who take part in a residency program have more success and longevity than those who are left to navigate new grad life on their own.
The reason for this is simple. Being a new grad is tough and the transition into practice can be one of the most stressful times in a nurse's life. And with shortened orientations and a lack of experienced preceptors, the transition is more challenging today than it ever has been.
Convert book knowledge to bedside practice
At this stage in your career, your book knowledge is at an all time high. Learn how to convert what you know into real world nursing knowledge through video-based lessons and live coaching. Learn time management, critical thinking, priority assessments, and more so you can shine at the bedside.
Learn how to stay calm when things go sideways
If it hasn’t happened yet - it will. And it doesn't mean you're a bad nurse. In nursing, anything can (and does) happen! Learn how to stay calm amid the chaos of a shift gone sideways by learning how to prioritize like a pro, delegate like a boss, and breathe like a yogi.
Be confident calling a rapid (or even just the doc)
The majority of rapid response calls are due to respiratory distress or hypotension. See? You've learned something already! Learn how to develop your nursing intuition early on so that you can catch changes in condition and pick up the phone with confidence.
Here's how it works...
Step 1:Â Join Confident Nurse Academy
From day one in CNA you will have access to foundation lessons that will help you deliver better patient care, starting with your next shift. We make it easy to learn what you weren’t taught in school with our clinical lecture series covering must know topics designed to set you up for success.Â
Step 2: Get a clear roadmap for new grad success
Navigating new grad life doesn’t have to feel like you’re coding a patient in an elevator…alone. We’ve created a residency program that provides a solid clinical knowledge base to help you be the nurse you’ve always wanted to be.Â
Step 3: LAUNCHÂ your nursing career with confidence!
Being a new grad nurse is challenging, but it shouldn't have to feel like you're precepting yourself. With guidance and support, you'll avoid common new grad mistakes, build your clinical judgment, learn strategies to avoid burnout, feel more confident in your role and more!
JOIN CONFIDENT NURSE ACADEMY!Being a new grad is overwhelming…especially if you don’t have support.
Inside Confident Nurse Academy, we believe it’s just plain wrong that there aren’t enough experienced preceptors to go around. So we created a solution that is accessible for new grads everywhere with a guided residency program. Just think, it’s like having a preceptor in your pocket!
Being a nurse is hard work, but being a new grad doesn’t have to be this hard. Join the Academy to get the support you need and deserve so that you can live your best new grad nurse life, starting with your very next shift.
We cannot wait to support you, new grad!
Get a sneak peek at the nurses behind Confident Nurse Academy
In this episode of the Straight A Nursing Podcast, Nurse Mo and Nurse Steph talk about the concept of nurse shock and what that means for new grad nurses. Click the play button below to listen!
Nurses are curious people, so we made this FAQ just for you!
What is Confident Nurse Academy?
Is this a subscription or one-time payment?
What is your payment and refund policy?
Can I sign up anytime?
What's included in the Academy?
Will CNA help me prep for NCLEX?
Can I sign up if I haven't graduated yet?
Is this for LPNs/LVNs or just RNs?
Who is the Academy for?
What is the cost of the program?
How long will I have access to the lessons?
Do we ever meet in person?
Does CNA teach hands-on skills?
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