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Nursing the System
Turning Nurses into Change Makers
Quick Overview
A high-touch, six-month leadership experience for nurses managing people or projects.
What you’ll get:
👩🏻💻 Monthly 1:1 coaching with Claire
🎙 Two group calls per month
💬 Slack access to Claire + group
📚 Vault of short, strategic leadership lessons
📊 Dashboards, check-ins, and team tools
📜 30 nursing contact hours
Good to Know:
🗓 June–December 2025
💸 $497/month · 6-month commitment
📋 Applications open June 2–10
🔒 Must be on the waitlist to apply!
The system isn’t working...
but you
sure are. 😅
The healthcare leadership pipeline is broken.
We promote nurses into high-responsibility roles—then expect them to lead teams, drive outcomes, and hold the culture together without structured mentorship, strategic tools, or even time to think.
Most days, you’re juggling fires, coaching on the fly, solving problems you didn’t create—and trying to hold it all together with instinct, grit, and good intentions.
But leadership shouldn’t require superhuman stamina. It requires systems.
And Nurse Leader HQ is where you build them.
You Know What’s Really Going On 🤔
You’ve taken Change Maker Essentials, so you already know:
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Most leadership “problems” are actually system problems.
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Burnout isn’t personal—it’s structural.
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Real change means rethinking how leadership is structured, supported, and practiced.
You’ve done the mindset work. You’ve seen the gaps.
Now you’re ready for a new kind of leadership strategy – one that helps you stop spinning— and start building.
From Overwhelm ➡️ Strategy
A System-Aware Leadership Model
This Program
Isn’t Just for Struggling Leaders
One of my private coaching clients shared that her boss had explicitly discouraged her from seeking leadership support—because she was already one of their best leaders.
Six months later, she told me:
"Just because I was doing better than most other leaders doesn’t mean I was effective.”
Let that sink in.
Nurse Leader HQ isn’t just for leaders barely holding on.
It’s for leaders who are already performing—and want to scale, systematize, and sustain that impact.
That same leader told me:
“This program changed everything for me—and it’s not the kind of coaching where you finish and wonder what you actually got out of it.
"I had 20 years of growth in 6 months.”
You don’t have to be struggling to want support.
You just need to know it’s time to stop leading on instinct—and start leading by design.
What You'll Get Inside
Receive individualized support, implement evidence-informed systems,
and advance with a clear, strategic leadership plan.
Strategic Coaching & Support
📞 Monthly 1:1 coaching calls
💬 1:1 Slack access to Claire between sessions
👥 Two monthly group calls (workshops, hot seats, community coaching)
🤝 Private Slack group for daily connection and problem-solving
Leadership Systems & Tools
📚 Leadership Lessons Vault (short, actionable trainings)
📊 Dashboards & trackers to organize your goals and progress
⏰ Daily & weekly check-in prompts for clarity and momentum
Clarity, Planning & Growth
🗺️ Custom Needs Assessment & 6-month action plan
🧠 30 Nursing Contact Hours (yep, this work counts)
📈 Custom Data Strategy (know what metrics actually matter)
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You'll leave with...
📝 A personalized, actionable leadership system
👥 Clear priorities for team, culture, and strategy
🧠 A coaching style that’s effective—not exhausting
🆔 A leadership identity you can articulate and grow
📈 Systems that reduce guesswork and increase impact
🗃️ Tools to help change healthcare from the inside out
Meet Your Mentor
Claire Phillips, DNP, RN
Hey! I’m Claire—a nurse, systems strategist, and leadership coach.
I built Nurse Leader HQ because I’ve lived the exact gap you’re navigating.
When I stepped into formal leadership, I was ready to make an impact.
But what I got was zero mentorship, no roadmap, and a system that rewarded survival—not sustainability.
So I started building what I needed:
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Strategic tools to lead through chaos
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Coaching skills that actually change behavior
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Systems that help teams thrive without burning their leaders out
Since then, I’ve coached hundreds of nurses through leadership and systems change. I earned my doctorate in Health Innovation & Leadership. And today, I manage a team of clinicians at a global health tech company—putting all of this into practice every single day.
What you’ll learn inside HQ isn’t theory.
It’s battle-tested. Nurse-tested. System-tested.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s build the leadership systems your team—and your future—deserve.
Nurse Leader HQ isn’t for everyone.
So let’s find out if you’re a good fit. 👇🏼
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Program Details
🗓 Timeline: June–December 2025
🕒 Time Commitment: ~1 hour/week (flexible)
💸 Investment: $497/month · 6-month commitment
📜 Includes 30 Nursing Contact Hours
🧾 Reimbursement support available
How to Apply 📝
Nurse Leader HQ is a high-touch, small-group experience,
so spots are extremely limited.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. So the earlier you apply, the higher priority your application will receive. I’m planning to accept between 5 - 7 leaders.
When the application window opens, you’ll fill out a 10-15 min form.
I’ll then review your app and get back to you within 48 hours with a decision — or an invitation to speak further if more info is needed.
Applications open June 2 and close June 10.
FAQs
What if I'm still finishing Change Maker Essentials?
No problem. As long as you’re on track to finish by end of June, you’re eligible!
What if I don't manage a traditional unit?
If you manage people or projects — whether you’re a supervisor, educator, director, project lead, or consultant — you qualify.
If you’re still not sure, apply and we can talk it through!
What if I’m worried about the time commitment?
This is built for real-world leaders with real-world demands. We’ll spend our time together actively working on the challenges of your job. These hours count as part of your work week.
4–5 flexible hours a month is not just doable—it’ll multiply the impact of the rest of your time.
What if cost is a concern?
If you’re in a healthcare leadership role, you’re already operating at a level where investing in your growth isn’t just possible—it’s strategic.
This program is designed to help you lead more effectively, navigate challenges with less stress, and position yourself for the next step in your career. Promotions, pay increases, and new opportunities tend to follow leaders who invest in building systems that actually work.
We offer monthly payment plans, and many participants use professional development funds or receive full or partial reimbursement from their employer. But even if you cover the cost yourself, the return—in confidence, clarity, and career momentum—can be significant.
🙋🏽 If you have any further questions, please reach out to Claire + Taylor at contact@nursingthesystem.com! If Nurse Leader HQ is the right fit for you, we’ll make sure you have what you need to make an informed decision and a solid plan.
Before you go...
You’re not broken.
You’re not behind.
You’re not missing some secret gene that makes leadership effortless.
You’re already leading.
And now—it’s time to lead with intention, not just instinct.
You’ve seen the gaps in healthcare leadership.
You’ve felt the weight of figuring it out alone.
Nurse Leader HQ is where that ends.
It’s your home base. Your sounding board. Your strategy lab.
The place where support becomes structure—and good intentions become real systems.
We start in June.
Are you coming?