I bought three YubiKeys today. One for my laptops in my office. One for my cellphones—always with me. One locked in a fireproof safe at home. I’m not paranoid. I’m strategic. When you teach cybersecurity, when you speak openly about threats, when you show nurses how to protect themselves—you become a target. I know what hackers can do. I lost 13,000 followers in December 2025. Seven years of work, gone. I refuse to let that happen again. YubiKeys are phishing-resistant hardware security. Even if someone gets my password, they can’t get into my accounts without physically touching my key. No SMS codes to intercept. No authenticator app to compromise. Just cryptographic proof that I am who I say I am. Here’s what I’m protecting: • My nursing license—worth $10-15 million in lifetime earnings • My community—this space, your trust, our work together • My voice—the platform I’ve rebuilt from nothing • My peace of mind—I sleep better knowing I’m defended I’m sharing this not to brag, but to normalize what protection actually looks like. It’s not perfect. It’s layered. It’s intentional. If you’re being outspoken about anything that matters—your work, your truth, your expertise—you need to lock it down. Not someday. Now. What I’m doing this week: • Registering all three keys to every critical account (password manager first, then email, social, banking) • Keeping one key with me, one in the office, one in the safe—so I’m never locked out • Documenting which accounts have YubiKey enabled (the key doesn’t remember, I do) Your license. Your income. Your reputation. One breach could cost you everything. This is how you protect it. Drop a 🔐 if you’re taking your security seriously this year. And if you need help figuring out where to start, I’m here. We protect each other. —💙 Nurse Ashley #Unhackable #ReclaimRootRise #DigitalSovereignty

Skool gives you levels.We turned them into a story. Every level represents how you show up for your own security, this community, and other nurses. This is NOT about being perfect. It's about progressing. Here’s what each level means and how to move up. 🩺 LEVEL 1 – NEW GRAD“Just starting the journey.” You just walked into the unit for the first time. At Level 1 you’re: - Getting your bearings. - Reading, watching, observing. - Maybe feeling behind (you’re not). How to move toward Level 2: - Read the START HERE posts. - Watch 1–2 resources in the Academy Learning Lab. - Leave your first comment or intro post. Everyone starts here, including Nurse Ashley. Welcome. 🔐 LEVEL 2 – PRECEPTEE “Learning from the community.” Now you’re on orientation with a friendly preceptor. At Level 2 you’re: - Asking questions. - Trying the basics (password manager, 2FA). - Replying to others when you can. How to move toward Level 3: - Post one question in the right channel. - Share one small win in 🎉 WINS & TRANSFORMATIONS. - Attend a free live session or watch a replay. You’re no longer lurking. You’re in the game. 🛡️ LEVEL 3 – COMPETENT “Basic skills mastered.” You can make it through a shift without someone holding your hand. At Level 3 you’re: - Using a password manager. - Turning on 2FA for your key accounts. - Running at least part of the First Monday ritual. How to move toward Level 4: - Finish your full First Monday checklist once. - Help answer a simple question for someone newer. - Share a before/after win (ex: reused passwords → unique). You’re becoming the “techy friend” without even meaning to. 💪 LEVEL 4 – PROFICIENT “Applying knowledge daily.” You don’t just know what to do, you actually do it. At Level 4 you’re: - Keeping your passwords and updates current. - Checking links and DMs before you click. - Showing up regularly for rituals or Win Wednesday. How to move toward Level 5: - Complete at least one full resource path in the Academy Learning Lab. - Teach or explain one concept (even in a short comment). - Share a story about catching a scam or fixing a risk.