Confident Nurse Academy integrates the evidence-based Casey-Fink New Graduate Nurse Experience Survey as our baseline assessment. Each nurse completes the survey on day one, giving leaders a clear, data-driven snapshot of:

• Readiness
• Confidence
• Perceived support
• Initial skill gaps

We then use the 25 core Casey-Fink skills to create a personalized Mastery Checklist that helps each nurse:

• Inventory their competencies
• Identify priority growth areas
• Set meaningful goals
• Track progress over time

Our curriculum is grounded in:

• Benner’s Novice-to-Expert Theory
• Competency-Based Education (CBE)
• Alignment with leading national standards (ANPD, AACN, PTAP-aligned design principles)

This ensures nurses develop essential clinical knowledge, clinical judgment, confidence, resilience, and the ability to practice safely and independently. Faster than if they were doing it on their own.

Confident Nurse Academy delivers an unmatched transition-to-practice experience through proprietary, performance-driven components unavailable anywhere else.

Proprietary Components

• Shift Strategy Workshop™ - This step-by-step system teaches nurses how to manage an entire shift. In fact, nurses often clock out on time for the first time after receiving this training.
• Navy SEAL–Inspired Performance Training including tactical communication, stress physiology and micro-recovery, team cohesion with a "one team, one fight" mindset.
• A Warmth-Competence Communication Framework that builds instant trust, elevates patient satisfaction, and strengthens preceptor-preceptee relationships. 
• How to Work With Your Preceptor. This module teaches nurses to take radical responsibility for their learning, manage up, set expectations early, handle feedback and failure, communicate with clarity, build emotional intelligence, and practice resilience.

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Structured Development & Support

Confident Nurse Academy provides a clear, cohesive learning structure designed to accelerate safe, independent practice. Depending on the tier your nurses enroll in, support includes:

Foundational Support Included for All Learners
• 90-Day Clinical Acceleration Plan
A structured roadmap outlining weekly priorities, core competencies, and realistic benchmarks to guide nurses from novice toward competent practice.
• 12 Months of Unlimited Course Access
Nurses can revisit modules anytime—before a shift, after a tough assignment, or during moments of uncertainty—reinforcing learning and increasing retention.
• 34.25 CE Hours Included
High-value, clinically relevant education that reduces your organizational CE burden and supports professional development.

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Additional Support Available With the Bootcamp Tier

(For hospitals or learners who opt into the Bootcamp package)
• Two Live, Instructor-Led Bootcamps
High-touch, immersive sessions that break down real-world clinical scenarios, strengthen clinical judgment, and build confidence quickly.
• Bootcamp Reattendance Within 12 Months
Nurses may attend a second Bootcamp at no additional cost, reinforcing mastery and accelerating readiness for independent practice.

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The result is a pipeline of new nurses who are:

• Structured
• Supported
• Clinically confident
• Emotionally intelligent
• Excellent communicators
• Safe, thoughtful, and prepared

Every nurse can memorize facts, but it’s what they do with that knowledge that determines patient outcomes. That’s why CNA begins with the Shift Strategy Workshop, where nurses use our drag-and-drop Shift Builder Tool to plan, pace, and prioritize their day with confidence.

This live, interactive training transforms chaos into clarity, giving nurses a repeatable structure they can use on every unit, every shift, every day.

📌 Module 1: The Anatomy of a Good Nurse
What actually makes a “good nurse?” It’s hard to define concretely, but this module breaks it down into a head-to-toe framework your nurses can use as a roadmap for their entire professional journey. You won’t find this in any textbook or on Policy Stat!

• Evidence-based ways to build confidence early
• How to establish credibility with the five most influential people on the unit
• Mindset shifts that help nurses stay steady, resilient, and adaptable—no matter what their shift brings

📌 Module 2: The Anatomy of a Shift
Help new grads run their shift like a pro—with confidence, clarity, and control.

• A step-by-step structure they can use throughout their career
• Lessons on communication, SBAR, and giving and receiving report
• When to call the Healthcare Provider (and how to do it effectively)
• Time management techniques that actually work

📌 Module 3: The Anatomy of a Head to Toe Assessment
 Train nurses to master patient assessments with confidence.

• A step-by-step approach that makes assessment second nature
• How to identify subtle changes before they become emergencies
• Deep dives into priority assessments by body system

📌 Module 4: The Anatomy of a Med Pass
Medication errors are every leader’s nightmare. Help your nurses prevent them before they happen.

• A foolproof method for giving meds safely and efficiently—every single time
• High-risk medication pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
• How to handle med passes in high-pressure situations

📌 Module 5: The Anatomy of an Emergency
Emergencies happen fast. Equip your nurses to be ready before they do.

• How to recognize and act early before a patient crashes
• Rapid response vs. Code Blue: what to do and when
• How to communicate clearly in high-stress situations

📌 Module 6: The Anatomy of a Preceptor
Preceptorship can make or break the new grad experience. This module shows nurses how to navigate it like a pro.

• How to set clear expectations and advocate for what they need
• How to handle feedback with professionalism
• How to build a strong reputation early in their career

📌 Module 7: The Anatomy of Awareness
Compassion starts with awareness—because confident nurses care for every patient with equity and empathy.

• What implicit bias is and why it matters in nursing
• How unconscious beliefs can affect patient care and outcomes
• Simple strategies to build cultural humility and interrupt bias at the bedside

📌 Module 1: The Physiology of Oxygen Delivery
Teach nurses how to ensure patients are oxygenating safely and effectively.

• Types of oxygen delivery systems and when to use each
• How to recognize early signs of inadequate oxygenation
• Troubleshooting oxygen issues like a pro

📌 Module 2: The Physiology of Labs & Interpretation
Help nurses learn to interpret labs with confidence and clinical reasoning.

• Breaking down CBC, BMP, CMP, coagulation studies, cardiac enzymes, and other common labs
• Recognizing critical values and when to escalate care
• Real-world scenarios for lab interpretation practice

📌 Module 3: The Physiology of IV Fluids
Fluids are foundational. This module helps nurses understand what they’re giving and why.

• Principles of IV fluid therapy that goes beyond “NS or LR?”
• How different fluids affect the body and when to choose each
• Interactive quiz to solidify understanding

📌 Module 4: The Physiology of EKG Interpretation & Response
Teach your nurses to read, recognize, and respond to cardiac rhythms like seasoned clinicians.

• EKG evaluation basics, understanding the strips
• Sinus rhythms, SVT, AFib, and lethal arrhythmias
• EKG recognition practice to sharpen interpretation skills

📌 Module 5: The Physiology of Blood Pressure
Vital signs are your patient’s first language. Train nurses to truly listen and interpret.

• Understand BP, MAP, and perfusion in a meaningful way
• Recognize early warning signs of deterioration
• Use vitals to anticipate patient needs

📌 Module 6: The Physiology of Patient Safety
Prevent problems before they happen with proactive, evidence-based safety training.

• Common hospital safety risks and how to avoid them
• Preventing medication errors, falls, and pressure injuries
• Building a culture of safety and vigilance

📌 Module 7: The Physiology of Acid-Base Balance & ABG Interpretation
Equip nurses to interpret ABGs quickly and accurately.

• Understanding acid-base imbalances and their impact
• Interpreting results to guide care
• Recognizing dangerous trends early

📌 Module 8: The Physiology of Vascular Access Safety and Sheath Removal
Train nurses to care for patients with arterial and venous access safely and effectively.

• Understanding arterial lines, central lines, and PICCs
• Preventing and recognizing complications
  Best practices for maintenance and troubleshooting

📌 Module 1: The Pathophysiology of Respiratory Emergencies
Ensure nurses can identify and manage respiratory distress before it escalates.