Welcome, Canadian Nurses Associaton (CNA) Member
The Foundation Course for Alberta Nurses:
From BURNOUT TOward Sustainable JOY
Exclusive online cohort with live support for Canadian Nurses Association conference attendees who want practical, evidence-informed tools to protect their energy, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim meaning in their work and life.
This is your chance to join a supportive online cohort designed specifically for Nurses in Canada, giving you a safe, supportive space with peers who understand your context.
Limited spots available:
November 8th for 6 weeks
 * Special $297 pricing for Canadian Nurses Association conference attendees (Sept 21-23, 2026). Regular price $497.*
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 exhaustedÂ
- Carrying the emotional load of patients, families, and colleaguesÂ
- Wondering how long you can keep going at this paceÂ
- Feeling guilty when you even *think* about taking time for yourselfÂ
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:Â
- **Short, focused, achievable lessons** you can complete on your own timeÂ
- **Practical tools** for nervous system regulation, boundaries, and energy managementÂ
- **Guided reflections** to help you reconnect with why you started nursing in the first placeÂ
- **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. Â
(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. Â
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
  ✔ Notice and interrupt your own burnout patterns before they escalateÂ
  ✔ Set and communicate boundaries without drowning in guiltÂ
  ✔ Create simple, realistic practices to restore your energy day to dayÂ
  ✔ Feel more grounded and confident in navigating the emotional side of nursingÂ
  ✔ Take your next steps with clarity instead of overwhelm Â
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
- 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. - 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. - All lessons are hosted online in your private learning portal
- Watch or listen on your own scheduleÂ
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Simple, practical exercises to take into your work weekÂ
- Tools that fit into 5–15 minutes, not another full-time job - Two (2) Cohorts to Choose From
Cohort 1: starts August 16, 2026 for 6 weeks
Cohort 2:Â starts October 11, 2026 for 6 weeks
Both cohorts follow the same curriculum, with their own groups of nurses.
