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Welcome Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN) Member

The Foundation Course for Alberta Nurses:
From BURNOUT TOward Sustainable JOY

Exclusive online cohorts with live support for Alberta Association of Nurses conference attendees who want practical, evidence-informed tools to protect their energy, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim meaning in their work and life.

Choose between two focused, supportive online cohorts designed specifically for Nurses in Alberta, giving you a safe, supportive space with peers who understand your context.
Limited spots available for the next 2 cohorts:
August 16 for 6 weeks
October 11 for 6 weeks

Register for AAN August 16 cohort - $149 CAD
Register for AAN October 11 cohort - $149 CAD

 * Special $149 pricing for Alberta Association of Nurses conference attendees (May 7-8). Regular price $199.*

Is this you?  You give everything to your patients.

But, who’s taking care of you?


If you’re like many Alberta Nurses, you’re:

- Saying “yes” when you’re already exhausted 

- Carrying the emotional load of patients, families, and colleagues 

- Wondering how long you can keep going at this pace 

- Feeling guilty when you even *think* about taking time for yourself 

Following Sam's presentation at The Alberta Association of Nurses 2026 Conference, she is giving you access to 'Burnout to JOY - The Foundation Course', an online program built to help nurses recognise and /or reverse burnout and depletion, moving toward awareness, clarity and JOY ~ a more sustainable way of working and living!

“I’m Ready To Prioritize My Well‑Being”

What is the Burnout to Joy Foundation Course?

The Foundation Course is a 4-module, 6-week online program combined with live sessions designed specifically for nurses and healthcare professionals who want practical tools — not platitudes — to reduce burnout, protect their energy, and reconnect with purpose.

All course content, conversations and recordings remain PRIVATE to each cohort
group in a safe, private online learning portal moderated by Sam Bell and April Lara.

The Burnout to Joy Foundation Course gives you: 

- **Short, focused, achievable lessons** you can complete on your own time 

- **Practical tools** for nervous system regulation, boundaries, and energy management 

- **Guided reflections** to help you reconnect with why you started nursing in the first place 

- **OPTIONAL, LIVE, WEEKLY sessions with Sam Bell and April Lara and your colleagues for additional coaching, reflection, and Q&A in order to give you support**, so you don’t feel like you’re doing this alone and so that you can maximize your learning and development.  
(All sessions are recorded.)

These upcoming cohorts are designed **specifically for nurses**, giving you a private, safe, supportive space with peers who understand your context.  Reflections and prompts are tailored to the realities of nursing in Alberta.  


By the end of the course, you will be able to:

    ✔ Notice and interrupt your own burnout patterns before they escalate 

    ✔ Set and communicate boundaries without drowning in guilt 

    ✔ Create simple, realistic practices to restore your energy day to day 

    ✔ Feel more grounded and confident in navigating the emotional side of nursing 

    ✔ Take your next steps with clarity instead of overwhelm  

What do other students say about the Foundation Course?

I loved this module! The reminder to really pay attention to how we’re speaking to ourselves — and framing that as self-love — was so powerful. And the pacing was beautiful. Having us pause to actually do the worksheets and then come back created a really noticeable shift. It was a great reminder that even small, intentional practices can have an immediate positive effect" - Danelle M

I’m eager to get started on this module because my “why” has most definitely been clouded over the years. Thank you for reminding me that it cannot be erased. I needed to hear this!"
- Catherine I

Amazes me what our bodies are telling us. Good reflection with this exercise, as often we are so busy and do not recognize or realize our body's responses. I felt very relaxed and more aware after doing this grounding exercise"
- Michelle H

How the Special Cohorts Work

  1. Special Pricing
    All AAN members receive a 25% discount of the regular price of $199 CAD. This special pricing is for AAN members and conference attendees only.

  2. Limited Size and Participation
    Cohorts are limited in order to maintain privacy and to maximize engagement and learning in the live sessions.  Participation is restricted to nurses and front-line professionals.  All conversations and recordings remain PRIVATE to each cohort group.

  3. All lessons are hosted online in your private learning portal
    - Watch or listen on your own schedule 
    - Lifetime access to course materials
    - Simple, practical exercises to take into your work week 
    - Tools that fit into 5–15 minutes, not another full-time job

  4. Two (2) Cohorts to Choose From
    Cohort 1: starts August 16,  2026 for 6 weeks
    Cohort 2: starts October 11, 2026 for 6 weeks
    Both cohorts follow the same curriculum, with their own groups of nurses.

Choose one of the two cohorts below that best suits your schedule.

Don't delay.  Seating is limited and is on a first-come-first served basis.

Cohort 1 - Starting August 16

$199 $149

  • 4  modules with video tutorials
  • Downlaodable handouts, exercises
  • Meditations
  • Weekly live cohort calls with Sam and April
  • Unlimited access to course content
Register Now

Cohort 2 - Starting October 11

$199 $149

  • 4  modules with video tutorials
  • Downlaodable handouts, exercises
  • Meditations
  • Weekly live cohort calls with Sam and April
  • Unlimited access to course content
Register Now