See the whole person.
We value communication, context, body awareness, and the relationship between the nurse and the person receiving care.
About School of Modern Nursing
Modern nursing starts with the human.
We help nurses deepen their practice, develop new skills, and imagine what comes next—through education that connects clinical knowledge with whole-person care.
Nurse-led education for meaningful practice and new possibilities.
Built by nursesEducation grounded in nursing experience
Centered on peopleThe nurse and the person receiving care
Looking forwardCoaching, wellness, digital health, and education
Our mission
Help nurses grow without losing the human connection.
School of Modern Nursing exists to expand what nurses can learn, practice, and create. We bring together professional development, whole-person approaches, and education for emerging nursing roles.
Our aim is to help nurses build confidence, support their own well-being, and make thoughtful choices about the work they want to do.
A school for your next chapter
- For nurses strengthening their current clinical practice.
- For nurses adding coaching, wellness, or education skills.
- For nurses exploring digital health and new professional pathways.
- For organizations investing in the development of their nurses.
What guides our work
Education with purpose and practical value.
These principles shape how we think about learning, care, and professional growth.
Connect curiosity with clinical judgment.
We encourage thoughtful learning, ethical boundaries, and the application of new skills within each nurse’s role and scope.
Include the nurse in the care equation.
We make room for conversations about stress, burnout, sustainable practice, and the human experience of nursing.
Make space for new possibilities.
We help nurses explore ways to contribute through coaching, teaching, wellness, digital health, and professional development.
Meet the founder
Emily Knife
RN · MSN, Nursing Education
Founder & Dean, School of Modern Nursing
Creator of Somatic Nursing
Nurse educator · Author · Yoga & movement teacher
Nursing knowledge. Human experience.
A nurse-led vision for modern education.
Emily Knife brings nursing education together with somatics, nervous-system awareness, yoga, and movement. Her work explores how nurses can support whole-person care while developing a more sustainable relationship with their own work.
As the creator of Somatic Nursing and founder of School of Modern Nursing, Emily is building a place for nurses to deepen their practice and discover new ways to use their knowledge.
At the heart of our work is a simple belief: nurses deserve education that recognizes their expertise, their humanity, and their potential.
What you can explore here
More than one way to grow.
Certifications & courses
Explore somatic nurse coaching, trauma-informed care and crisis intervention, digital health, AI tools, wellness, and CE provider education.
Organizational partnerships
Bring professional development to healthcare teams, companies, schools, and universities through a learning plan built around your goals.
CE support for events
Discuss nursing continuing education for eligible educational sessions at conferences, retreats, workshops, and other professional events.
Your next step
Where do you want your nursing knowledge to take you?
Whether you’re exploring a certification or planning education for your organization, we’d love to hear what you’re working toward.
Connect with School of Modern Nursing
Ask about programs, partnerships, or CE support for your event.
Talk with our team ↗team@schoolofmodernnursing.com