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An Innovative Approach
to Nursing Program Support

Proven results taking students out of survival mode and into thriving careers.

Transform Your Nursing Program

At Nurturing Nurses, we are revolutionizing nursing education. Our forward-thinking approach enables students to rise to the rigor of study while they develop executive functions foundational to their career.

  • A significant increase in your nursing student retention in just one semester

  • No additional effort required from your already time-strapped faculty

  • Students confidently transitioning from education to career

  • Improved program outcomes and reputation

Turn Aspirations into Achievements: What Nurturing Nurses Delivers

Student Outcomes:

  • Confident students prepared for rigorous studies

  • Developed executive function skills foundational to nursing careers. No additional effort required from your already time-strapped faculty

  • Students confidently transitioning from education to career to transition into career

  • Renewed momentum within the classroom boosting faculty efforts and esteem Improved program outcomes and reputation

  • Program Benefits:

  • Improve financial stability through dramatically reduced attrition rates

  • Enhanced bottom line by decreasing attrition substantially increased student retention and success

  • Attract more students and faculty

  • Supplemental to faculty purpose behind the scenes individual support

  • Career-ready graduates prepared for the challenges of modern healthcare

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    Who We Serve

    If you're a stakeholder in nursing education committed to student success and program excellence, we're the missing piece to your puzzle:

  • Nursing Program Deans

  • Department Heads

  • Nursing Educators

  • Student Retention Specialists

  • Academic Support Tutors

  • Our Proven Track Record

    We have a solid record for not just retaining students, but helping them excel. Our 13 years of student success includes 90-95% retention of "at risk of dropping out" nursing students. Our NCLEX rate is an amazing 100%. Serving the whole student outside the classroom is what fills the gaps and makes the difference!

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    Benefits for Your Program

  • Elevate your nursing program's reputation and outcomes

  • Provide personalized support tailored to each student's needs

  • Empower your faculty by increasing student preparedness and engagement

  • Produce confident, skilled graduates ready for successful nursing careers

  • Improve your program's metrics, including retention, graduation rates, and career placement

  • Our Innovative Approach through Student Wellbeing

    Through advanced coaching and mentoring techniques, we provide an extra layer of support to your students. Our comprehensive approach focuses on three key areas:

    Executive Function Coaching

    Achieving Nursing Student Goals through:

  • Strategic Planning

  • Time Management

  • Organization Skills

  • Healthful Self-regulation

  • Critical Thinking & Study Skills

    Utilizing Resources through:

  • Effective Study Strategies

  • Resource Optimization

  • Analytical Reasoning

  • Problem-solving Techniques

  • Mentoring Support

    Fostering Personal Growth and Wellbeing through: 

  • Confidence Building

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Resillience

  • Professional Development

  • These core components ensure that students develop crucial skills for success in both their education and future nursing careers.

    Ready to Transform Your Nursing Program?

    Discover how Nurturing Nurses can revolutionize your nursing education program and set your students on the path to thriving careers.

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    Our Founders

    Rose Mary O’Brien, MSN RN

    Nurturing Nurses co-founder

    Rose Mary O’Brien, known as the “Nursing School Mom,” brings a caring heart to all she does. She has over 15 years of experience as an obstetrical nurse and 11 years teaching, with 8 years as an ATI coordinator. Rose Mary created a unique teaching approach focusing on individual students’ learning abilities. She believes that each student should be nurtured and encouraged to perform to their potential. 


    A two-time breast cancer survivor, she’s giving back to the nursing community by loving every future nurse and helping them believe in themselves. She empowers her students to overcome mental obstacles like anxiety and being overwhelmed by the course load, helping them pass the NCLEX, and flourish in a rewarding nursing career.

    Heather Perrow, MEd MA

    Nurturing Nurses co-founder

    Heather Perrow is a skilled educator with expert knowledge in online teaching. Her two Master’s Degrees in Education and wealth of experience in the classroom enabled her to hone strategies and creative thinking to reach each student.


    She obtained a BA and MFA in Dance and understands the direct connection to physical and mental well-being as a student and also when caring for others. 


    Heather and Rose Mary share the commitment to knowing and nurturing every student to their potential. It is an honor for Heather to be working alongside her Mom to nurture future nurses to a healthful and rewarding vocation.

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