About Us
Compassionate Training. Trusted Guidance. Safer Communities.
Nursing Concepts Health & Safety Training was founded by a Registered Nurse with a passion for keeping children safe and helping childcare professionals feel confident in their role.
Our Story
Nursing Concepts was founded with a simple mission: to help childcare providers create safer, healthier environments for the children in their care.
Through years of nursing experience, we saw many childcare professionals struggling to balance training requirements, medication administration procedures, and licensing compliance while focusing on the children they serve. Nursing Concepts was created to provide practical training, trusted guidance, and ongoing support that helps programs stay prepared and confident.
Today, we proudly partner with childcare centers and organizations across Connecticut, providing health and safety training, consultation services, and compliance support that help protect children and strengthen communities.
🩺 15+
Years Nursing Experience
✅ 100%
OEC Approved Training Provider
🏫 Serving
Daycares Across Connecticut
Our Journey
For over a decade, Nursing Concepts has been helping childcare providers across Connecticut build safer environments through education, compliance support, and practical training.
2003
A Heart for Children
Began serving as a therapeutic foster parent, helping children navigate challenges and transitions.
2009
The Beginning
Nursing Concepts was founded by Brenda Shuler to provide quality health and safety education for childcare professionals.
2012
Growing Our Impact
Expanded services to include Medication Administration Training, EpiPen instruction, nurse consultation, and compliance support.
Today
Supporting Childcare Programs Across Connecticut
Providing CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, health and safety training, and consultation services throughout the state.
Our Mission & Values
Building Confidence Through Education, Safety & Support
To support and strengthen children, families, and caregivers through education, advocacy, health and safety services, consultation, and compassionate guidance, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Our Vision
At Nursing Concepts, we believe that every child matters, every child has a voice, and every child has a future.
Our vision is to create safer, healthier, and more nurturing environments where children can thrive and reach their full potential. Through education, advocacy, training, and compassionate support, we strive to empower families, caregivers, childcare providers, and communities to confidently care for and protect the children they serve.
❤️ Compassion
We lead with care, respect, and understanding in every interaction, supporting children, families, healthcare professionals, and childcare providers with empathy and professionalism.
📚 Education
We provide practical, engaging training that equips professionals with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively and serve others safely.
🛡️ Safety
We promote best practices, preparedness, and compliance through training and consultation that help create safer environments for everyone.
🤝 Integrity
We are committed to honesty, accountability, and excellence, delivering trustworthy guidance and reliable support to those we serve.
Meet Brenda Shuler
Brenda Shuler
Founder & Director
The Heart Behind Nursing Concepts
Brenda Shuler is the founder and director of Nursing Concepts Health & Safety Training. A nurse, educator, business owner, therapeutic foster parent, and mother of four, she has dedicated her life to serving others through education, advocacy, and compassionate care.
For decades, Brenda has empowered individuals through training and mentorship. Alongside her late husband, Isiah Shuler, she owned and operated Sistas Salon & Spa and Sistas Academy of Cosmetology, helping aspiring professionals build successful careers while fostering a strong sense of community.
Since 2003, Brenda has also served as a therapeutic foster parent, supporting children and families through life's challenges and transitions. These experiences have shaped her belief that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported.
Today, through Nursing Concepts, Brenda equips childcare providers, educators, and organizations with the knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to create safer environments and stronger communities throughout Connecticut.
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
Our Foundation
Guided by Faith.
Grounded in Service.
Focused on Children.
"For thou hast possessed my reins:
thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully
and wonderfully made."
Psalm 139:13-14
"Train up a child in the way he should go:
and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
At Nursing Concepts, we believe that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to build a foundation for lifelong success. By supporting families, educating caregivers, and promoting safe, nurturing environments, we help train up children in ways that encourage healthy growth, learning, confidence, and resilience.
Our Team
The People Behind Nursing Concepts
Our team brings together healthcare experience, training expertise, and a shared commitment to supporting childcare providers, healthcare professionals, and communities across Connecticut.
Brenda Shuler
Founder & Director
Isiah Shuler
Playground Inspector - Nurse
Elijah Shuler
Trainer - AED Inspector
Daryl Gardner
Trainer - AED Inspector
Brittany Paternoster
Nurse Consultant - Trainer
Michaela Lauria
Nurse Consultant - Trainer
Nicole McFarlane
Nurse Consultant - Trainer
Lyla Natt
Nurse Trainer - Staff Consultant
Marquetta Washington
Nurse - Trainer
Brandi Stewart
Daycare Advisor - Trainer
Julieth Callejas
Daycare Advisor - Trainer
Jami Joy Gibson
Social Work Consultant
Maria Ciriaco
Administrative Assistant
Zam Duran
Marketing Coordinator
Who We Serve
Supporting Those
Who Care for Others
We are honored to support the people who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Through education, nurse consultation, advocacy, and practical resources, we help childcare providers, healthcare professionals, educators, families, and organizations navigate challenges, strengthen compliance, and create environments where everyone can thrive.
Childcare Providers
Supporting childcare centers, family childcare homes, group childcare homes, camps, and early learning programs with training, nurse consultation, compliance guidance, and health and safety resources.
Healthcare Professionals
Providing CPR certification, continuing education, skills training, and professional development opportunities for nurses, medical assistants, allied health professionals, and healthcare teams.
Educators & Schools
Partnering with schools, teachers, after-school programs, and educational organizations to promote student health, emergency preparedness, medication safety, and staff training.
Medication Administration
Comprehensive medication administration training for childcare providers, including oral, topical, inhaled, injectable, rectal, and emergency medications, with skills verification and regulatory compliance.
CPR & First Aid
American Red Cross and HSI certification courses in CPR, AED, First Aid, BLS, and pediatric emergency response, empowering individuals and organizations to respond confidently in emergencies.
Organizations & Community
Working alongside businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, municipalities, and community groups to deliver customized health, safety, and emergency preparedness training.
Families & Parents
Providing trusted education, resources, and guidance to help families navigate health concerns, child development, special healthcare needs, and safe caregiving at home.
Trusted Training.
Real Experience.
Meaningful Impact.
Why Choose Nursing Concepts
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Led by nurses and healthcare experts with years of practical experience.
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Interactive instruction designed to build confidence and real-world skills.
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Training available for childcare providers, healthcare teams, schools, and organizations.
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Supporting professionals and communities through education and consultation.
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More than training. We provide guidance and resources long after the class ends.
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Focused on helping providers create healthier and safer environments for those they serve.
Ready to Build a Safer, More Confident Team?
Whether you're a childcare provider, educator, healthcare professional, or organization, we're here to help you meet requirements, strengthen skills, and create safer environments.