Cardinal Confidence Program
Connecting nursing students with success resources at every step of the education journey.
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What is Cardinal Confidence?
Cardinal Confidence is your one-stop success resource for UofL nursing students. Whether you’re starting your first semester of nursing courses or preparing to take the NCLEX-RN, our team provides tailored support to help you learn the necessary skills to master course content, strengthen clinical judgment, and build the skills needed to succeed in nursing school and beyond.
We’re here to keep you confident, focused, and supported every step of the way. Meeting options include virtual, in-person, and group sessions.
Email us today to set up your first meeting:
Louisville Students: nurseccl@louisville.edu
Owensboro Students: nursecco@louisville.edu
Services we offer
1:1 Academic Coaching
Meet one-on-one with a Cardinal Confidence coach to create a success plan tailored to your goals. Whether you're adjusting to nursing school or trying to bounce back from a tough exam, we're here to help you stay focused, motivated, and confident.
NCLEX Prep & Review Sessions
From content review to practice questions, our NCLEX-style question sessions help you build clinical judgment and test-taking confidence.
Study Skills & Time Management
Learn how to study like a nurse. We'll help you organize your week, plan your study sessions, and find effective strategies that fit your learning style, so you can stop cramming and start retaining.
Test-Taking Strategies
Not sure how to approach priority questions? Feeling stuck on multiple choice? We'll walk you through proven strategies to break down questions, eliminate wrong answers, and think like the NCLEX.
Wellness & Stress Management
Nursing school is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. Learn quick tips to manage stress, build resilience, and find balance. Because your well-being matters as much as your grades.
Meet your Cardinal Confidence Team
Ashley Durham is an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville School of Nursing and co-coordinator of the Cardinal Confidence Program. With a clinical background in pediatric nursing and extensive experience in academic coaching, she is dedicated to guiding nursing students from their first semester through NCLEX preparation and into professional practice. Ashley is passionate about fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and professional readiness through individualized support, innovative teaching, and evidence-based strategies. Her work emphasizes building student confidence, resilience, and clinical judgment to ensure success both in the classroom and in nursing practice.
Dr. Veronica Eubank, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN
Dr. Eubank is a nurse educator with over 30 years of clinical and leadership experience. She specializes in student success, evidence-based practice, and NCLEX preparation. As an Assistant Professor and a Cardinal Confidence Coordinator at the University of Louisville School of Nursing, she is dedicated to developing future nurse leaders through engaging instruction, academic coaching, and curriculum innovation. Dr. Eubank holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and nursing education and remains committed to student success and outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any UofL undergraduate nursing student!
Cardinal Confidence is open to all undergraduate nursing students, traditional, accelerated, and concurrently enrolled students at all stages of your educational journey.
You don’t have to struggle to use Cardinal Confidence. Some students come to bounce back after a tough exam, while others want to stay ahead, build confidence, or prepare for the NCLEX.
Appointments can be scheduled through Card Smart or by contacting your Cardinal Confidence Coach directly. Virtual and in-person options are available.
If you need help finding time, email us:
Louisville Students: nurseccl@louisville.edu
Owensboro Students: Nursecco@louisville.edu
Cardinal Confidence offers virtual support for all campuses, including Owensboro. You can schedule 1:1 coaching, attend online review sessions, and access resources.
Academic advising helps with your course schedule and degree plan. Cardinal Confidence focuses on helping you succeed in your classes with study strategies, test prep, time management, and more.
Instead of traditional tutoring, we focus on equipping you with the skills and strategies to understand and apply material in all your nursing courses. Through one-on-one academic coaching, we’ll work with you on study techniques, test-taking strategies, and time management. We can also help connect and facilitate peer study groups so you can learn alongside your classmates.
