Early Planning Event 2026

Plan with real working mentors
Not generic career advice.

10% Planning Credit Through Feb 28 • via secure payment link
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NURSING PROGRAM

Nursing Mentoring
— Clarity Before You Commit

Mentor-led by a working nurse. Step-by-step guidance — no pressure.

  • Biggest risk: Students commit to the “idea” of nursing before understanding the emotional load + shift reality.
  • Mentor advantage: learn from a real nurse on how to succeed long term (roadmap planning).
nursing mentor-led preview (video thumbnail)
Mentor-led preview
nursing training reality
nursing RISK REALITY
RISKS WITHOUT REAL MENTORING

nursing looks exciting — but the path is high-cost and high-precision.

Mentoring makes the true milestones visible early, so families don’t commit blindly and “discover reality” halfway through training.

PROGRAM LENGTH
2–4 yrs
Typical timeline
CLINICAL LOAD
600–900+
Clinical hours (varies)
LICENSING STEP
NCLEX
Required exam
SHIFT REALITY
12 hrs
Common shift length
Why this matters
  • Expectation gap: “student” is the goal — but the path is hours, clinical check-offs, money, and consistency.
  • Detour cost: Wrong school, wrong plan, or weak readiness can add months (and thousands).
Expectation gap: Students enter nursing for “helping,” but underestimate pace, pressure, and shift life.
NEXT STEP

Book Your Nursing Package

Booking is simply your next step toward clarity — not a final commitment to nursing. We guide the process from there.

Scheduling is coordinated after booking
Refunds follow published program policy
Reschedule link included
Parent-friendly
Private & structured
Flexible payment options available at checkout
Payment options vary by eligibility. If you need a flexible plan, we can provide a secure payment link.
PARENT PEACE OF MIND

A safer way to move forward: clarity first.

nursing decisions don’t need to feel like a leap. We make the milestones and options visible so the next step feels calm and informed.

TIME
Avoid detours
Choose the right path early.
COST
Protect it
Plan before spending big.
READINESS
Increase it
Build skills + habits early.
MILESTONES
See them
Know what “good” is.
What we clarify early
  • program → credential → hours: what it really takes
  • Career Pathways, pacing, and a clean readiness plan
Parent peace of mind
PARENT PEACE OF MIND
CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT

Three tiers — same framework, different depth

You’re not choosing a “right answer.” You’re choosing how much nursing validation + planning depth you want right now — and you can always adjust.

>>Starter
Foundation &
Career Readiness

Led by professionals currently working in the field

Best for: families who want calm direction before committing to shift training.
Total mentoring time: ~7 hrs (flexible scheduling)
Who This Program Is For:👤
Students:
  • Want to explore nursing realistically
  • Need a simple “next steps” plan
Parents:
  • Want clarity on the real path
  • Prefer a light, structured start
Starter package visual

>>Standard
Full Clarity
& Accelerated
Full Clarity

Led by professionals currently working in the field

Best for: most families — clear confirmation + a stronger readiness plan.
Total mentoring time: ~11 hrs (flexible scheduling)
Who This Program Is For:👤
Students:
  • Want structure, standards, and sequencing
  • Need a 12–24 month readiness plan
Parents:
  • Want confidence, not pressure
  • Want a clear plan before big spend
Standard package visual

>>Advanced
Mastery
&Elite;
Mastery & Elite

Led by professionals currently working in the field

Best for: families who want deeper testing + a long-term high-performance blueprint.
Total mentoring time: ~14 hrs (flexible scheduling)
Who This Program Is For:👤
Students:
  • Want deeper preparation and higher standards
  • Want a longer-term roadmap to build hours
Parents:
  • Want maximum confidence and detail
  • Care about long-term positioning
Advanced package visual
Not sure where to start? A short consult is fine — or choose Starter and build from there. Book a free parent consult .
DETAILS

Program structure & schedule

You don’t need to memorize this. It’s here for reassurance — we guide you through it step-by-step.

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Program structure Starter Standard Advanced
Program length
Foundation
3 weeks
Acceleration
4 weeks
Mastery
5 weeks
Total # of sessions 4 sessions 6 sessions 7 sessions
Sessions per week 1-2 sessions / week 1-2 sessions / week 1-2 sessions / week
Schedule Scheduled with Mentor Scheduled with Mentor Scheduled with Mentor
Session length Up to 2 hours Up to 2 hours Up to 2 hours
Delivery platform Virtual (Google Meeting) Virtual (Google Meeting) Virtual (Google Meeting)
Assessments & homework
  • Assessments provided
  • Light homework between sessions
  • Progress notes (summary)
  • Assessments provided
  • Guided homework between sessions
  • Structured notes (summary)
  • Assessments provided
  • Focused homework between sessions
  • Detailed notes (summary)

Note: This is a high-level overview to protect student privacy and program IP. Families receive clear next steps and a personalized plan during the process.

BENEFITS

Benefits & Package Breakdown

Soft & Financial Benefits that Students Gain

Learn more about the Package Breakdown Benefits Compare Starter vs Standard vs Advanced across the outcomes families care about.
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Benefit Area Starter Standard Advanced
Clarity & Decision Confidence
Foundation
  • Career fit signal (early)
  • Clear go/no-go direction
  • Red flags surfaced fast
Deep clarity
  • Stronger fit validation
  • Structured decision confidence
  • Less “maybe,” more certainty
High stakes
  • Highest confidence decision
  • Advanced clarity on trade-offs
  • Career direction + options path
Readiness & Performance
  • Essential readiness habits
  • Early professional behaviors
  • Practical expectations
  • Applied readiness building
  • Guided practice & feedback
  • Accelerated confidence
  • Elite performance readiness
  • Advanced simulations & insight
  • Industry-calibrated standards
Industry Insight & Future Readiness
  • Career landscape essentials
  • Basic trends awareness
  • Practical role expectations
  • Structured industry insight
  • Opportunity mapping support
  • Trends linked to choices
  • Expert-level insight
  • Strategic trend forecasting
  • Positioning & optimization
Roadmap & Execution Plan
  • Starter roadmap (12–24 months)
  • Early milestones and sequencing
  • Simple next steps
  • Strategic roadmap (18–24 months)
  • Skills plan aligned to goals
  • Execution checkpoints
  • Extended blueprint (24+ months)
  • Deep sequencing and strategy
  • Highest execution support
Parent Alignment
  • Foundational parent debrief
  • Intro next steps clarity
  • Shared direction
  • Guided alignment session
  • Structured next steps plan
  • Better follow-through
  • Strategic partnership session
  • 6–12 month acceleration view
  • Long-horizon alignment
Benefits (Financial & Soft) Time saved, earlier earnings, and reduced detours—expressed as outcomes, not a copyable process.
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Benefit Lever Starter Standard Advanced
Time saved (reduced detours)
Early prevention
  • Faster “go / no-go” clarity
  • Lower risk of a wrong first step
  • Cleaner near-term direction
Stronger momentum
  • More precise targeting earlier
  • Less rework across admissions / prep
  • More consistent follow-through
Highest efficiency
  • Deep sequencing reduces wasted cycles
  • Fewer expensive “trial-and-error” moves
  • High-confidence long-horizon planning
Tuition-risk reduction
  • Lower chance of entering the wrong program
  • Earlier realism on requirements
  • Fewer “surprise” drop-offs
  • Higher readiness before enrollment
  • Better alignment to the right pathway
  • Reduced change-of-major risk
  • Most comprehensive risk reduction view
  • Optimization of pathway + trade-offs
  • Best-fit route selection confidence
Early-start earnings (no “lost year”)
  • Earlier decisive action
  • Less pause between stages
  • Cleaner near-term execution
  • Stronger readiness → faster entry
  • Higher-quality preparation cadence
  • Better probability of “on-time” start
  • Highest chance of accelerated entry
  • Deep prep sequencing reduces delays
  • Longer pathway for positioning
Early-advancement earnings (positioning)
  • Foundation for confidence + direction
  • Better early decisions
  • Cleaner first moves
  • Higher execution quality over 12–24 months
  • Better role targeting + proof-building
  • More consistent progression
  • Most strategic long-horizon positioning
  • Highest depth of sequencing + optimization
  • Best leverage for accelerated outcomes
Soft benefits (confidence & family alignment)
  • Reduced anxiety from uncertainty
  • Shared direction at home
  • Early confidence building
  • Stronger buy-in + discipline
  • Clearer accountability checkpoints
  • More consistent habits
  • Highest clarity under complexity
  • Best long-horizon alignment
  • Stronger resilience during execution
Typical impact snapshot (illustrative)
Typical range
  • $63K–$115K+
  • Driven by early clarity + fewer detours
Typical range
  • $120K–$250K+
  • Driven by readiness + execution quality
Typical range
  • $175K–$340K+
  • Driven by sequencing + long-horizon positioning
These benefits and ranges are based on typical scenarios and general economic logic (reduced detours, earlier entry, stronger execution). Actual outcomes vary by field, student performance, choices, and job-market conditions. Career Shorts provides clarity and expert-guided planning; we do not promise or guarantee financial results.
FAQ

FAQ — About the Process

Common questions about how this works.

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What the process is
Scope, format, and what you receive
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What exactly happens in the process?

The process is step-based: (1) confirm fit, (2) map the real role demands, (3) convert requirements into a readiness plan, and (4) build an execution roadmap. You leave with clarity and a sequenced plan.

Is this career discovery?

No. Career Shorts is designed for students who already have a target career (or 1–2 options) and want validation, realism, readiness, and an execution plan.
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Mentors & sessions
Who leads it and how sessions work
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Who are the mentors?

Mentors are active professionals with 8 – 15 years experience in the specific career your child is exploring (e.g., teachers, nurses, designers, pilots). They focus on practical reality, readiness, and sequencing.

How soon do families see clarity?

Many families see clarity quickly because the process is structured. The fit step and reality breakdown typically remove the biggest unknowns early.
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Packages & timing
How levels differ and how long it takes
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What’s the difference between Starter, Standard, and Advanced?

Starter focuses on validation + early readiness. Standard adds deeper simulation/tools and a fuller roadmap. Advanced is the highest depth: fully customized sequencing and long-horizon execution planning.

How long does it typically take?

Timing varies by level and scheduling. Many families complete the process across several weeks, allowing time between sessions for reflection and action.
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Parents & involvement
How parents participate and stay informed
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How involved are parents?

Parents stay aligned through check-ins and clear deliverables. The goal is transparency without disrupting the mentor-student working relationship.

Is the plan personalized?

Yes. The process is tailored to the student’s current stage, constraints, and target career pathway. Higher package levels increase depth and customization.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Clear deliverables — in plain language

Families don’t need to absorb everything today. We build clarity through the sessions, then summarize it cleanly.

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Milestone Roadmap

A clear path of training steps, timelines, and what “ready” looks like — based on your child’s goals.

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Fit + Readiness Summary

A simple summary of strengths, gaps, and the next priorities to build nursing readiness.

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Reality-Based Validation

We replace guesswork with real workplace/training expectations before you spend heavily.

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Guided Next Steps

One priority at a time — so progress feels calm, structured, and measurable.

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