A fresh online program offers 1.5 approved nursing contact hours while The Pitt and expanding studies emphasize the critical demand for supporting healthcare staff wellness

Growing data connects ongoing job stress for nurses with exhaustion, staff departures and shortages, driving the need for useful methods to foster resilience in the field.

To meet this demand, Remarkably Resilient, Inc. has introduced a new digital continuing education program that gives nurses actionable skills for building resilience and awards 1.5 accredited nursing contact hours. The flexible course runs nationwide via the group's online Learning Management System and carries approval from the VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

While many education offerings center on patient outcomes, Remarkably Resilient Together (RRT): Regulation and Self-Care for Nursing Professionals places attention on supporting the caregiver instead.

"Nurses dedicate their careers to guiding others through trauma, emergencies and unknowns," noted Kathleen Harnish McKune, CEO and Co-Founder of Remarkably Resilient. "Yet nurses often lack training on spotting the signs of persistent stress in their own lives. This program was designed to supply nurses with hands-on techniques they can apply on the job, after hours and across their careers. When caregivers gain tools to look after themselves, the benefits extend to patients and families as well."

The entirely digital, self-directed program features four video modules that total about 90 minutes, plus downloadable guides and methods rooted in the science of trauma, emotional control and personal care. Learners receive 30 days from signup to finish at their preferred speed.

Across the four video segments, attendees learn from RRT co-founders Kathleen Harnish McKune and Karen Dickson along with a group of experts, blending scientific insights, real-world stories and professional knowledge. The material turns research on trauma and recovery into proven strategies for regulation and self-care that nurses can use right away to improve their own health and their care for others.

"Serving as Nurse Planner for the accreditation review, I examined nursing studies that confirm the value of emotional regulation and self-care within healthcare settings," explained Graceann Sandri, APRN. "Given the nonstop pressures, exhaustion, secondary trauma and compassion fatigue common in the profession, understanding the reasons and methods for regulation and self-care represents key skills that foster a steadier, more positive space for staff and patients to succeed."

Registered nurse Angie Berrett, RN, host of the Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy podcast, noted that the training fills a notable gap in available education options.

"With 23 years as a registered nurse, this program stood out because it centers on the nurse rather than ways to improve patient care. If you have ever sensed that your own wellness ranks last, this training recognizes that reality."

Hospice nurse Tanya S. Wilburn, RN, observed that the material recognizes the emotional load many nurses carry quietly over time.

"As a hospice nurse, I encounter grief and loss daily. Although it is a privilege to support patients and families at life's end, the emotional weight can build and result in compassion fatigue. I felt acknowledged both as a nurse and as a person. The methods shared will allow me to keep performing this important work without sacrificing my own sense of self."

The course is open to nurses across the country for $50 per participant, with reduced rates of $45 per participant for groups buying 100 or more seats. Healthcare systems and organizations can also secure licensing for their nursing teams.

As healthcare groups seek research-backed ways to support staff wellness, retention and care quality, the program supplies a useful option that aids both caregivers and those they serve.

Besides the nursing-focused course, Remarkably Resilient provides online Regulation and Self-Care workshops for broader audiences, guided reflective journals and further resilience materials. English workshops are offered now, and Spanish versions are set for September 2026.

To find details or sign up, contact the organization at 913-706-8797. For group licensing options, reach the same number.

About Remarkably Resilient, Inc.

Established in 2024, Remarkably Resilient, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on helping people lead happier, healthier lives through awareness of trauma and stress effects plus practice of resilience skills. Co-founded by sisters Kathleen Harnish McKune and Karen Dickson, the group merges trauma neuroscience with the founders' personal stories to deliver practical, research-based education for individuals, healthcare workers and organizations. Their efforts draw from their 2019 book, Remarkably Resilient: Community Matters. Via its main program, Remarkably Resilient Together, the nonprofit delivers practical, evidence-based tools to manage emotions, lower stress and strengthen connections. For more information or to access resources, explore their website.

SOURCE Remarkably Resilient