Skool gives you levels.We turned them into a story.
Every level represents how you show up for your own security, this community, and other nurses.
This is NOT about being perfect. It's about progressing.
Hereâs what each level means and how to move up.
đ©ș LEVEL 1 â NEW GRADâJust starting the journey.â
You just walked into the unit for the first time.
At Level 1 youâre:
- Getting your bearings.
- Reading, watching, observing.
- Maybe feeling behind (youâre not).
How to move toward Level 2:
- Read the START HERE posts.
- Watch 1â2 resources in the Academy Learning Lab.
- Leave your first comment or intro post.
Everyone starts here, including Nurse Ashley. Welcome.
đ LEVEL 2 â PRECEPTEE âLearning from the community.â
Now youâre on orientation with a friendly preceptor.
At Level 2 youâre:
- Asking questions.
- Trying the basics (password manager, 2FA).
- Replying to others when you can.
How to move toward Level 3:
- Post one question in the right channel.
- Share one small win in đ WINS & TRANSFORMATIONS.
- Attend a free live session or watch a replay.
Youâre no longer lurking. Youâre in the game.
đĄïž LEVEL 3 â COMPETENT âBasic skills mastered.â
You can make it through a shift without someone holding your hand.
At Level 3 youâre:
- Using a password manager.
- Turning on 2FA for your key accounts.
- Running at least part of the First Monday ritual.
How to move toward Level 4:
- Finish your full First Monday checklist once.
- Help answer a simple question for someone newer.
- Share a before/after win (ex: reused passwords â unique).
Youâre becoming the âtechy friendâ without even meaning to.
đȘ LEVEL 4 â PROFICIENT âApplying knowledge daily.â
You donât just know what to do, you actually do it.
At Level 4 youâre:
- Keeping your passwords and updates current.
- Checking links and DMs before you click.
- Showing up regularly for rituals or Win Wednesday.
How to move toward Level 5:
- Complete at least one full resource path in the Academy Learning Lab.
- Teach or explain one concept (even in a short comment).
- Share a story about catching a scam or fixing a risk.
Youâre building muscle memory. Security is becoming a habit.
⥠LEVEL 5 â EXPERT âSAFE Strategy mastered.â
You understand how the pieces fit together: Security, Accountability, Freedom, Empowerment.
At Level 5 youâre:
- Practicing all four pillars consistently.
- Using checklists and protocols without needing a reminder.
- Sharing thoughtful posts, not just quick reactions.
How to move toward Level 6:
- Lead by example in crisis-support or screenshot-review.
- Write at least one detailed post helping others.
- Show up to live calls and ask questions that help the whole group.
Youâre an expert in practice, not just in theory.
đ LEVEL 6 â CHARGE NURSE âLeading by example.â
Now youâre the one people look to when something goes wrong.
At Level 6 youâre:
- Calm in crisis (you know the 72âhour steps).
- Encouraging others to post wins and questions.
- Modeling healthy boundaries and digital habits.
How to move toward Level 7:
- Adopt a few ânew gradsâ in the community and check in on them.
- Start regular threads (First Monday checkâins, wins, questions).
- Share your own mistakes openly so others can learn faster.
Youâre running the âdigital security shiftâ on this unit.
đ LEVEL 7 â PRECEPTOR âTeaching others.â
Youâve moved from âIâve got thisâ to âLet me show you how.â
At Level 7 youâre:
- Teaching concepts in your own words.
- Guiding others through tools during lives or in comments.
- Helping shape what resources Nurse Ashley creates next.
How to move toward Level 8:
- Create mini-tutorial posts or breakdowns from your experience.
- Answer deeper questions (mindset, not just buttons to click).
- Be consistentâpeople recognize your name and trust your input.
Youâre a multiplier. Your growth helps dozens of others grow.
đ LEVEL 8 â CNO (CHIEF NURSE OFFICER) âCommunity authority.â
Youâre thinking like leadershipâabout culture, not just checklists.
At Level 8 youâre:
- Protecting yourself, your family, and often your business.
- Modeling what long-term sustainability looks like.
- Helping keep conversations on track, kind, and constructive.
How to move toward Level 9:
- Mentor other leaders (Charge Nurses and Preceptors).
- Help welcome new members and point them to the right resources.
- Provide feedback on big picture direction (what the community needs next).
Youâre part of the backbone of this space.
đ„ LEVEL 9 â LEGEND âElite mentor, fortress.â
Youâre living proof that nurses can be Unhackableâand youâre helping others do the same.
At Level 9 youâre:
- Unshakeable in your own security habits.
- A go-to mentor for crisis, questions, and courage.
- Someone whose name people recognize and feel safer around.
Your job now:
- Keep your own fortress strong.
- Keep telling the truth about how you got here.
- Keep pulling others up with you.
Youâre not just earning points. Youâre changing the culture of nursing online.
HOW TO LEVEL UP (WITHOUT BURNOUT)
You gain points when you:
- Post questions and wins
- Comment thoughtfully
- Share resources and experiences
- Attend and engage with live sessions and replays
You do NOT have to be âonâ every day.Tiny, consistent actions build your level just like they build your security.
A FINAL NOTE
These levels are not about being better than anyone else.
Theyâre about:
- Seeing your own growth.
- Knowing where you are on the journey.
- Remembering that thereâs always someone ahead of you to learn from, and someone behind you to help.
Wherever you areâđ©ș New Grad or đ„ Legendâyou belong here.
Keep logging in. Keep learning. Keep protecting yourself and each other.
Thatâs how we all become Unhackable.