Janessa Dean
Career coach helping nurses and medics become flight nurses
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Experience | 4 years coaching |
| Practice | The Flight Prep Academy |
Janessa Dean is a career coach who helps nurses and medics get hired as flight nurses or flight medics. She flew as a Flight Nurse for 7 years and ran hundreds of calls. She sat in many flight interviews and precepted new hires, so she knows what flight companies look for. She has run The Flight Prep Academy for 4 years and has helped dozens of people get hired into flight.
What Janessa helps with
Janessa helps nurses and medics who feel lost about how to break into flight nursing. She gives them a clear plan and builds their confidence for the hiring process.
- Learning the requirements to become a flight nurse
- Choosing between ER, ICU, or both for experience
- Deciding if level 1 trauma hospital experience is needed
- Picking the right certifications and trauma courses
- Writing a flight-ready resume
- Setting up ride-alongs and connecting with flight teams
- Preparing for flight interviews
- Building confidence to apply for flight jobs
Who Janessa works with
Janessa works with nurses and medics who want to become flight nurses or flight medics. Some are ICU nurses or ER nurses with a few years of experience. Many start out confused about the requirements, the time needed, and the steps to take.
How Janessa works
The Flight Prep Academy is delivered fully online. It gives members a step-by-step plan to get into flight, with personalized coaching and exclusive resources. A community group chat offers ongoing support. Members get guidance on setting up ride-alongs, tools to prepare for ride-along days, and an interview prep course. Janessa also helps clients focus on what matters and cut out what does not.
Background and qualifications
Janessa Dean worked as a Flight Nurse for 7 years. In that time she ran hundreds of calls, sat in many flight interviews, and precepted new hires. She also went through the process of trying to get into flight herself, when the requirements and steps were unclear to her. She has run The Flight Prep Academy for the last 4 years and has helped dozens of people get hired into flight.
Janessa Dean pricing
Programs and services
- The Flight Prep Academy online program
- Lifetime membership
- Personalized coaching
- Community group chat
- Interview prep course
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The CoachVouch take
Janessa is a former flight nurse of 7 years who has sat in flight interviews and precepted new hires.
Best for ER or ICU nurses and medics who want a clear plan to get hired as a flight nurse or medic.
Common questions
How much does Janessa Dean charge?
Coaching with Janessa runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Janessa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Janessa Dean help with?
Janessa Dean helps with learning the requirements to become a flight nurse, choosing between ER, ICU, or both for experience, deciding if level 1 trauma hospital experience is needed and picking the right certifications and trauma courses.
Does Janessa Dean coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Janessa's coaching online?
Yes. The Flight Prep Academy is delivered completely online. Members also get a community group chat for ongoing support.
Does Janessa help with ride-alongs?
Yes. She guides members on how to set up ride-alongs and connect with flight teams. She also gives tools to prepare for ride-along days.
How do I contact Janessa Dean?
Send Janessa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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