From Nurses Feed Their Young®
Finally: A Community That Actually Gets What You’re Going Through
Join the complimentary online network where nurses find real support, genuine connection, and the strength to keep going (or the courage to change direction).
If Nursing Feels Lonely Right Now, You're Not Imagining It
You show up for everyone else: your patients, your colleagues, your family.
But when you need support? When you're drowning? When you're questioning everything?
There's nobody there.
Your non-nurse friends don't understand why you can't just "find a less stressful job."
Your family thinks you're overreacting when you come home emotionally wrecked.
And your coworkers? They're too burned out themselves to have anything left to give.
So you carry it alone.
The exhaustion. The frustration. The quiet question you're afraid to say out loud:
"Is this really what I signed up for?"
Here's what I need you to hear:
You're not weak for feeling this way.
You're not dramatic for struggling.
You're not alone; even though it feels like it.
And you don't have to keep doing this by yourself.
Nursing Culture Broke You Then Told You to Fix Yourself
Unsafe staffing ratios? "Just be more efficient."
Toxic coworkers? "Develop thicker skin."
Missing another family dinner? "That's the sacrifice we make."
Crying in your car between shifts? "Self-care Sunday will fix that."
No. It won't.
Bubble baths and yoga apps don't solve systemic problems.
You can't meditate your way out of moral injury.
You can't journal your way through workplace trauma.
What you need - what you've always needed - is community.
Real connection with nurses who've lived it.
Safe space to be honest without judgment.
Support that doesn't disappear after one conversation.
That's exactly what we built.
Welcome to Thriving Nurse Network®
The Free Community Where Nurses Finally Feel Understood
This isn't another Facebook group where people vent and disappear.
This isn't a corporate wellness program with mandatory positivity.
This is a nurse-led, peer-supported community designed to help you reconnect with yourself, your purpose, and other nurses who refuse to accept that burnout is just "part of the job."
Inside Thriving Nurse Network, you'll find:
Twice-monthly coffee chats where you can show up as you are: exhausted, frustrated, hopeful, or all three
Monthly networking to build genuine friendships and professional connections nationwide
Group coaching calls that address the real challenges nurses face (not generic self-care platitudes)
A curated online community free from ads, spam, and toxic negativity
Most importantly? You'll find your people.
The ones who get it without explanation.
The ones who won't tell you to "just be grateful you have a job."
The ones who will stand with you whether you're fighting to stay in nursing or figuring out your exit strategy.
And it's completely free.
Because support shouldn't be another thing nurses can't afford.
This Community Was Built For You If...
You're burned out and barely holding on but not ready to give up yet
You're a new grad trying to survive your first year without losing yourself
You're a seasoned nurse who still loves the work but hates what the system has become
You're a nursing student who wants to build resilience before the job breaks you
You're an LPN tired of being treated like you matter less
You're a nurse leader watching your team suffer and feeling powerless to help
You're a nurse entrepreneur building something different because bedside work isn't sustainable
You're questioning everything and need space to figure out your next move
You refuse to accept that nursing has to destroy you.
You know there's a better way; you just haven't found it yet.
You just did.
Everything Included in Your Free Membership
Real Support, Real Connection, Real Community - At No Cost
BENEFIT #1:
COFFEE & CONNECTION CHATS
Twice Monthly • Saturday Mornings
Small-group conversations designed for authentic connection not networking pitches or forced positivity.
What happens:
Real talk about what you're experiencing
Support from nurses who've been there
Laughter, solidarity, and the reminder that you're not alone
Think of it as: The nursing colleague coffee date you wish you had time for except it's actually scheduled and protected time.
BENEFIT #2:
VIRTUAL NETWORKING
Monthly • Nationwide Connections
Meet nurses from across the country who are navigating the same challenges, asking the same questions, and building the same courage to create change.
What you'll gain:
Genuine friendships beyond your unit or hospital
Professional connections that open doors
Collaborative opportunities with nurses who get your vision
Think of it as: Your professional family reunion except everyone actually wants to be there.
BENEFIT #3:
GROUP COACHING CALLS
Monthly • Life & Career Support
Get expert guidance on the topics that matter most to working nurses:
Setting boundaries without guilt
Navigating toxic workplace dynamics
Exploring career pivots and alternative paths
Protecting your mental health while staying in nursing
Building confidence in your clinical judgment
What makes this different:
No generic corporate wellness advice
Real strategies from nurses who've lived it
Space to ask the hard questions out loud
Think of it as: The mentor you wish you'd had from day one available whenever you need support.
BENEFIT #4:
CURATED ONLINE COMMUNITY
24/7 Access • Safe, Supportive Space
A private, ad-free platform where nurses share wins, ask questions, offer support, and build genuine connections.
What you'll find:
Celebration of your successes (big and small)
Honest conversations without fear of judgment
Resources, recommendations, and real advice
A culture of lifting each other up, not tearing each other down
What you won't find:
Toxic complaining with no solutions
Corporate recruiters or MLM pitches
Nurses eating their young, bullying, incivility
Think of it as: The break room you always wished you had where people actually support each other.
You Can't Heal in the Same Environment That Hurt You
That's Why You Need Community Outside the System
Your hospital won't save you.
Your manager, no matter how good they are, can't fix a broken system.
Your institution's "wellness committee" won't address the root causes of your burnout.
But a community of nurses who refuse to accept the status quo?
That changes everything.
Because when you're surrounded by people who understand, who've been where you are and made it through, you start to believe it's possible for you too.
You stop blaming yourself for struggling in an impossible system.
You start setting boundaries and stop apologizing.
You remember that you deserve better; and you find the strength to demand it.
Thriving Nurse Network® isn't just peer support.
It's part of a movement to transform nursing culture from one that eats its young to one that feeds them.
This is where that transformation begins.
One nurse. One conversation. One moment of connection at a time.
Inside the Community, You'll Experience...
Real conversations that make you feel seen and understood, not alone and broken
Nurse-led support from people who actually know what it's like to live your life
Genuine celebration when you set a boundary, make a change, or simply survive the week
Practical tools for protecting your peace, advancing your career, and reclaiming your joy
Hope, humor, and humanity in a profession that often forgets we're human too
A culture of respect where every nurse's experience and expertise matters equally
WHAT YOU WON'T FIND:
Toxic venting with no solutions
Judgment about your career choices
Pressure to "just be positive"
Corporate wellness nonsense that ignores systemic issues
Nurses competing or tearing each other down
This is intentionally different.
Because you deserve a community that actually serves you.
A Personal Invitation from Teresa Sanderson, RN, CCM
Founder, Nurses Feed Their Young® | Creator, Thriving Nurse Network®
I created this community for two simple reasons:
Nursing culture needs to change, and nurses deserve better than what we've been given.
For thirty years, I watched nurses burn out, break down, and walk away from a profession they once loved.
I watched the system chew up new grads and spit them out.
I watched toxic culture normalized as "just how it is."
And I watched brilliant, compassionate, skilled nurses blame themselves for struggling in an impossible situation.
Enough.
You deserve support that doesn't depend on your employer's budget.
You deserve connection in a safe space.
You deserve a community that sees your value, honors your experience, and lifts you up when you're barely holding on.
Thriving Nurse Network® is that community.
It's where you remember your strength.
It's where you find your people.
It's where you realize you were never the problem, the system was.
I can't wait to welcome you inside.
Your healing matters. Your growth matters. Your story matters.
And we're going to remind you of that every single day.
See you in the community,
Teresa Sanderson, RN, CCM
Every Day You Wait Is Another Day You Carry This Alone
What's Really at Stake If You Don't Join Now
I know what you're thinking.
"I'll join later when things calm down."
"I'll register when I have more time."
"I'll get to it eventually."
But here's the hard truth:
Later never comes.
Because nursing doesn't get easier. Your schedule doesn't magically free up. The toxic culture doesn't fix itself while you wait.
And every day you spend isolated, burned out, and unsupported costs you something precious:
Your mental health deteriorates a little more
Your joy in nursing fades a little further
Your relationships suffer from the emotional toll you're carrying
Your confidence erodes from constantly questioning yourself
Your body pays the price of chronic stress you weren't meant to bear alone
This isn't about missing out on a community.
This is about what happens when you keep trying to survive something you were never meant to face by yourself.
How many more shifts can you handle feeling this alone?
How many more nights can you lie awake replaying difficult moments with no one to process them with?
How many more times will you question whether you're cut out for this when the real problem is that you're doing it without support?
The nurses who join today will start healing today.
They'll have people in their corner by this weekend.
They'll stop carrying the weight alone starting right now.
You can be one of them.
Or you can wait, and watch your burnout deepen, your isolation grow, and your love for nursing continue to fade.
The choice is yours. But the cost of waiting is real.
Everything You Need to Know
Is this really free?
Yes. Completely free. No credit card required. No hidden fees. No upsells to paid programs (though we do offer additional resources if you're interested).
Who can join?
Any nurse (RN, LPN, APRN), nursing student, or nurse leader who wants support, connection, and community. All specialties, all experience levels, all career stages welcome.
What if I can't attend the live events?
No problem. Coffee chats and coaching calls are recorded and available to members. Participate live when you can, catch up on your schedule when you can't.
Is this just another place to complain about nursing?
Absolutely not. We create space for honesty about challenges, and we focus on solutions, support, and moving forward. This is a healing space, not a negativity echo chamber.
What makes this different from Facebook groups?
We're a structured, curated community with scheduled support, expert coaching, and intentional culture-building. No ads, no spam, no toxic drama. Just real support from real nurses.
What if I'm thinking about leaving nursing?
You're welcome here. We support nurses wherever they are: staying, pivoting, leaving, or still figuring it out. No judgment. Just understanding.
How do I join?
Click the registration button, fill out the simple form, and you'll receive an email on December 12th with access instructions and welcome information.
Your Community Is Waiting
Join the Nurses Who Refuse to Do This Alone
Inside Thriving Nurse Network® you’ll find something different.
A community where nurses actually support each other.
Where burnout doesn't have the final word.
Where you remember why you became a nurse, and find the strength to keep going (or the courage to choose differently).
You don't have to keep carrying this alone.
Your people are here. Your support system is ready. Your seat is saved.
All you have to do is claim it.
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