Simple, honest pricing.

Everything you need to get started

• ✓3 lessons per specialty milestone
• ✓Gap analysis — identify what you don't know
• ✓Gap checks with scoring
• ✓Basic case studies
• ✓All veteran-centered care content — always free
• ✓VCS Bronze and Silver credential pathway
• ✓Quote of the day
• ✓Mobile friendly

For nurses serious about their career

Everything in Free, plus:

• ✓All lessons — unlimited depth per specialty
• ✓AI adaptive case studies — personalized to your gaps
• ✓Advanced gap remediation plans — structured 3-step paths
• ✓Full drug card clinical reference library
• ✓Flashcard decks — rapid recall tools
• ✓Best practice bundle content — IHI, Joint Commission, ISMP
• ✓Pre/post knowledge assessments
• ✓VCS Gold credential — downloadable certificate
• ✓Competency portfolio — exportable career documentation
• ✓30/60/90 day specialty transition learning paths
• ✓Blueprint-aligned content — mapped to CCRN, CEN, PCCN blueprints

✓ 7-day money back guarantee

14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

For facilities, nursing schools, and health systems

Everything in Premium for every nurse, plus:

• ✓Educator portal with cohort management
• ✓Facility dashboard — all specialties, all educators
• ✓Multiple educator accounts — each in their own lane
• ✓Week-by-week curriculum schedules
• ✓Smart sim lab roster
• ✓Pre/post sim assessments
• ✓Missed sim makeup tracking
• ✓Quarterly review engine
• ✓PDF report download
• ✓Print-ready reports
• ✓Facilitator guides and participant handouts
• ✓Custom case study builder
• ✓JCAHO and Magnet competency education documentation
• ✓FERPA compliant data handling
• ✓Section 508 compliant
• ✓Dedicated onboarding support

Is veteran care really free?

Yes. All veteran-centered care content — lessons, case studies, quiz questions, flashcards, assessments, and the VCS credential pathway — is free to every nurse. Always. No exceptions.

What is the VCS credential?

The Veteran-Centered Care Specialist (VCS) is the first nursing credential of its kind focused on veteran-centered care competency. Gold tier requires completing the full curriculum with documented improvement. Credentials are publicly verifiable at ascendrn.net/verify.

Can I use AscendRN for ANCC CE hours?

AscendRN is currently pursuing ANCC accreditation as a nursing continuing professional development provider. CE contact hours will be available upon accreditation.

How does institutional pricing work?

Institutional pricing is based on the number of nurses and specialties at your facility. Contact admin@ascendrn.net for a custom quote. We offer significant discounts for VA facilities and veteran-serving organizations.