Courses, mentorship, and internships to transition beyond the bedside
A career transition platform built by nurses, for nurses
We offer nearly 30 specialized courses, mentorships, and internships created by nurses who have successfully pivoted into careers like medical writing, patient advocacy, consulting, and digital health. Each course provides the exact roadmap and insider knowledge needed to transition into an alternative healthcare career without returning to school or starting from scratch. Many of these careers offer remote or hybrid work opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere while using your valuable nursing expertise.
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A practical entry point into a rewarding non-bedside nursing career. Course Overview This introductory course is designed for nurses ready to pivot from traditional bedside roles into the specialized field of Workers’ Compensation Case Management (WCCM). You’ll gain a clear understanding of the industry, the role of the nurse case...
A practical training program teaching nurses how to become independent patient advocates, covering essential advocacy skills, healthcare navigation, ethical considerations, and business development. Course Description Welcome to a new and rewarding chapter in your nursing career—Independent Patient Advocacy. As nurses, we are the cornerstone of patient care, ensuring the well-being...
Welcome to The Inside Scoop — your front-row seat to real conversations with real nurses who have stepped beyond the traditional bedside.
Each month, we host a Deep Dive Panel Discussion featuring nurses who are currently thriving in the nontraditional roles we train for inside the Academy. From virtual care and clinical writing to case management and consulting, these honest conversations give you an inside look at their day-to-day work, career transitions, income potential, and what it really feels like to pivot your nursing career.
Are you feeling stuck?
In your job?
In your routine?
In your future?
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Thanks to Lori Schellenberg and Stepping Stone Nurse Academy, nurses from different backgrounds can gain education, guidance, and 1:1 mentorship to transition into Workers’ Compensation Case Management.
I had the opportunity to join one of their virtual meetings and was blown away by the support, transparency, and genuine desire to help nurses transition and grow from the bedside.
If you’re tired of feeling stuck at the hospital and ready for what’s next, Lori is your answer.
