Empowering Nurses

Through Training and Mentorship

Stepping Stone Nurse Academy

Nurses Successfully
move into their
chosen career

A career transition platform built by nurses, for nurses

WELCOME TO STEPPING STONE NURSE ACADEMY

Our mission is simple: to advocate for nurses by providing step-by-step courses and mentorships that successfully guide you into alternative healthcare careers. Each pathway is designed by nurses who have successfully made these transitions themselves, sharing their exact roadmaps so you can leverage your valuable expertise in new ways.

Your Path to Career Transformation

  • Courses: Brief, comprehensive learning programs that provide the foundation for your career transition, created by nurses who’ve successfully pivoted into these roles
  • Mentorships: Personalized guidance from course instructors who offer one-on-one support to address your specific questions and accelerate your transition
  • Internships: Hands-on experience opportunities that allow you to apply your new knowledge in real-world settings under the guidance of experienced nurse professionals

Entrepreneurial Support

  • For those with business aspirations, our free mini-business courses feature insights from successful small businesses, providing essential guidance for nurses looking to launch their own ventures.
  • Cutting-Edge Job Search Tools
    • Every student who completes a course receives free access to Career GPT—an innovative AI-powered tool that automatically finds and applies to relevant jobs for you. This complimentary benefit helps streamline your transition from learning to employment by handling the time-consuming aspects of job searching.

Choose Your Course

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    Course: Healthcare Publicist

    2 Hours
    All levels
    2 Lessons
    0 Quizzes
    4 Students

    A practical guide for nurses to transform their healthcare expertise into effective public relations skills, covering essential PR concepts, media strategies, and business development. Course Description Public relations is the strategic art of shaping public perception, managing reputations, and building relationships between organizations and their audiences through effective communication and...

    $205.00
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    Course: Infection Preventionist

    2 Hours
    All levels
    2 Lessons
    1 Quiz
    2 Students

    A practical introduction to infection prevention as a career path, covering core responsibilities, educational requirements, certification processes, and professional resources. Course Description Infection control has been practiced since the 14th century when quarantine, social distancing, and sanitation measures were implemented to curtail the transmission of bubonic plague. In today’s healthcare...

    $205.00
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    Course: MDS Nursing

    3 Hours
    All levels
    2 Lessons
    0 Quizzes
    4 Students

    A specialized training for nurses on mastering Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in long-term care, focusing on accurate documentation, coding, and claims submission to optimize clinical reimbursement. Course Description How do we take an assessment of a patient in long-term care, based on their activities of daily living and function,...

    $205.00
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    Course: Patient Advocacy

    1 Hour
    All levels
    2 Lessons
    1 Quiz
    10 Students

    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...

    $102.00
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    Free Mini-Course: Empowering Healthcare Advocates: A Legal Foundation for Your Business

    1 Hour
    All levels
    2 Lessons
    0 Quizzes
    8 Students

    A practical legal foundation for healthcare professionals launching patient advocacy businesses, covering business structures, essential contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies. Course Description Ideal For: Healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector who want to build a legally sound and compliant business. Are you a healthcare...

EMPOWER

EDUCATE

GUIDE

PIVOT

CAREER

ADVOCATE

Training & Mentoring Process

Our training process is designed to empower nurses to confidently transition into new career paths, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to succeed. We begin by offering foundational courses that cover a range of topics—ensuring that every nurse has a strong base upon which to build their new career. Each course is led by experienced professionals who have successfully pivoted from traditional nursing roles, providing not just instruction but real-world insights and mentorship to help guide you on your journey.

As you advance through our programs, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise with specialized mini-courses taught by experts in various fields, including the business side of healthcare. Our flexible learning environment allows you to choose the courses that best align with your career goals, while our mentorship component provides ongoing support and guidance. We are committed to continually expanding our course offerings, bringing in diverse trainers and industry leaders to keep our content fresh, relevant, and valuable. At every step, our goal is to provide the tools, training, and encouragement you need to confidently pivot away from the bedside and into a fulfilling new role.

Academy Corner

6 Types of Case Management: Which Specialty Is Right for You?

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Nurse Case Manager

Case Management: The Strategic Nursing Career Pivot That Expands Your Impact

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Virtual Nursing: How to Successfully Transition from Bedside to Digital Care

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A nurse consultant leading a strategy session

Nurse Consulting: The Hidden Career Path with Ultimate Flexibility

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Explore Career GPT

After completing your course, explore Career GPT, our trusted partner, to efficiently find your next nursing job. CareerGPT is offering an agentic auto-apply feature that will save you time in the job application process! You will be given free access to utilize CareerGPT, for a limited time, once you successfully finish your course with us. 
 
Our goal is to provide you with everything you need, in one platform:
  • From interesting courses that provide you with new career opportunities at affordable prices, in a self-paced structure
  • To coaching and mentoring,
  •  To a unique job search tool 
  •  To landing real jobs!
Because we recognize that your time and money are very valuable!