Next cohort begins October 14, 2026

Start and grow your own Holistic RN Patient Advocacy private practice.

We help passionate RNs with 8+ years' experience step out of hospital bureaucracy and open a private practice that helps people on their own terms.

Graduates of the Holistic RN Patient Advocacy Training Institute
Program graduates — now running their own advocacy practices
A decade of proof, not theory

Ten years. Ten cohorts. One reality-based path.

10
Years Running
10
Cohorts Led
41.2
CE Contact Hrs

This isn't a weekend workshop or a theory-only course. It's the most comprehensive, reality-based program available for planning and launching your own Holistic RN Patient Advocacy practice — built and refined over a decade of real cohorts, real graduates, and real practices now open across the country.

82 million

Americans will be 65 or older by 2050 — up 47% from 2022 — and this population needs more healthcare support than any other age group.

Nurses in private practice have a unique opportunity to make healthcare more accessible, with less stress and more peace of mind. The patient advocacy role is understaffed and in incredibly high demand.
Karen Sanders
A note from our founder

Helping you get ahead

"I have spent the last 10 years immersing myself in activities to support patients and families as a Holistic RN Patient Advocate. This time 'in the trenches' has given me the experience-based tools that will help other nurses discover the next step of their own careers."

"My hope is that my 45 years of nursing experience, combined with the framework I'm ready to provide, will support nurses now while restoring focus on the service, compassion and care that brought us to this profession in the first place."

Karen Sanders, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BCFounder, RN Patient Advocacy NC, PLLC & Holistic RN Patient Advocacy Training Institute®
Your path forward

Three steps, at your own pace

Start free, test the fit for $97, then commit to the full 18-week program when you're ready.

STEP 01

Free Guidebook

Download the info kit and see what it really takes to launch a holistic RN patient advocacy practice.

Free
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STEP 02 · MOST POPULAR

Intro Course

A self-paced course covering the three key phases — defining, planning, and living your future practice.

$97
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STEP 03

Full Program

18 weeks live with Karen and 20+ adjunct experts. Your $97 is credited toward tuition.

$2,995
Apply for Oct 14
What our students share

Hear from the RNs who've walked this path

They were all experts. Their presentations were a surprising addition and a genius way to introduce the topics — "The experts speak!" This provided a great model to follow and build on.
— Rosemary M.
Learning specifically about how to set up my business — website design, financial info, best ways to get noticed on Google search — was so helpful.
— Lisa G.
It was a caring, warm environment for learning. I love that you had a former student speak!
— Sharon H.
The classes were awesome and my reasons to be a nurse were enhanced! Great teachers and great tribal group.
— Rosemary S.
The best value I have had to date. There was an abundance of relevant and engaging course material, presented by individuals who are experts in their field.
— Program Graduate
Karen does a great job of managing each subject and injecting current stories about whatever the subject is that day.
— Program Graduate
Real client review for Karen Sanders
Meet the founder

45 years of nursing. 10 cohorts led. One mission.

  • Board Certified in Advanced Holistic Nursing
  • Board Certified in Health & Wellness Nurse Coaching
  • MSN from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Private Practice RN Patient Advocate for 8+ years
  • Opened the Training Institute in 2019 — 10 cohorts led as of July 2026
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Karen Sanders
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