The Survival Squad for Healthcare Professionals
Supporting students, nurses and healthcare heroes to feel seen, supported, and hyped — because showing up with heart is what matters most.
Built by someone who’s been there.
Real talk: Nursing school is brutal. The placements, the assignments, the “do I even belong here?” meltdowns. Nobody tells you about the tears in the supply room or the invisible weight of carrying it all.
That’s why The Scrub Hub exists.
Our Values
My Story
I’ve been the student nurse sitting in the library at 2am, trying to finish an essay after a 12-hour shift.
I’ve done the panic spiral before placement. I’ve cried in the bathroom, wiped my face, and scrubbed back in like nothing happened.
And I swore I’d create the kind of backup I wish I’d had.
We’re here to change the narrative. Because surviving nursing school shouldn’t mean sacrificing your mental health, your spark, or your humanity.
At The Scrub Hub, we deliver hype + help in equal measure — pep talks, survival packs, mentoring, and Squad energy — to remind you: you’re not alone, and you’ve got this.
This isn’t just my story. It’s ours.
The students, the early-career clinicians, the ones holding it together shift after shift.
The Scrub Hub is your hype fam in scrubs — here to cheer, equip, and remind you: you don’t have to do this alone.
Want to see what the Survival Squad is all about?
Why The Scrub Hub?
The Scrub Hub was born from the real, raw moments of student nursing. The 3am tears, the imposter syndrome, the “I can’t do this” days.
Created by me, Shantelle — your Healthcare Hype Girl — The Scrub Hub is what I needed back when I returned to study after another midnight session of tears, drowning in questions that I had no one to ask.
I’m a Nurse, a mentor, a mum, and (some say) a walking pep talk. I’ve been exactly where you are — juggling clinical placements, assignments, and the emotional load that no one prepares you for.
So I built this space. A place where you’re not just another student. You’re a human, growing, learning and supported in real time.
Join the Survival Squad
No BS. Just backup.
Because nursing school wasn’t meant to be survived alone — so why are you?
What the Squad Is
The Survival Squad is your hype fam in scrubs. It’s the place you go when you need pep, perspective, or just someone who gets it.
Not a “club.” Not a course. A movement. A collective of humans who believe survival > burnout.
Inside the Squad
Why Join?
Because:
🤍 You shouldn’t have to cry it out in the supply cupboard alone.
🤍 Confidence beats imposter syndrome every time.
🤍 Burnout isn’t a badge of honour.
🤍 Nursing school should feel doable — even joyful.
💌 From Us to You
We’re not about hierarchy, gatekeeping, or “levels.” We’re about showing up for each other, hyping each other through the hard, and making sure nobody slips through the cracks.
This isn’t just backup. It’s your Survival Squad.
👉 Scrub in with us. The Squad is waiting.
Student Survival Squad Essentials
Explore our full range of tools, packs, and support designed for student life
Support a Student Nurse
Donate today and a Student Nurse will be gifted a Scrub Hub Survival Kit. Each kit is $27 and your donation will also cover the cost to deliver the kit to a Student Nurse.
Shout a Coffee for a Nurse
Help us keep our Metro and Regional Nurses energised while on shift. We work with Nurses all across Australia and when we are out on site and there is a chance to shout a coffee we will. This supports both the Nurses and their local community.
I’m here to help!
Whether you’ve got a question, an idea, or just need a pep talk, drop me a message and let’s chat.
Support, Study Hacks, & Pep Talks from Your Healthcare Hype Girl!
Being a student nurse is tough — juggling clinical placements, endless assignments, and the emotional weight of it all. The Scrub Hub was built to make it easier. Created by Shantelle—Nurse, mentor, and your very own Healthcare Hype Girl.
Why? Because she gets it. She has lived it. She has cried in the car, doubted herself, done the late shifts, the early shifts, and the “how the hell do I survive this” week shifts. Juggling the emotional cost? That’s the one no one warns you about.
Within The Scrub Hub, you'll find pep talks, planning tools, shift hacks, and hype you didn’t know you needed - all designed to meet you exactly where you are at!
You're Healthcare Hype Girl is here to help you:
Beat the overwhelm
Build confidence on shift
Keep your energy (and your spark!)
Actually enjoy this wild ride
Speaking & Workshops
Want to bring some real talk + real solutions to your student group, placement team or event? Let’s collaborate on a workshop that leaves them feeling seen, heard and ready to scrub in.
Student Nurse Survival Packs
A little box of love, curated by students for students to bring you comfort and hype on even the hardest days.
Includes: snacks, pep cards, sensory soothers, and surprises to remind you that you’re not alone and your Healthcare Hype Girl is here - ALWAYS!
Perfect for yourself or as a thoughtful gift to a fellow nurse who’s doing the hard yards.
1:1 Mentoring & Consults
Feeling stuck? Let’s chat. These are safe, no-judgment conversations where we break down what’s really going on and create a plan to move forward. 💬 Think: placement prep, grad applications, managing the mental load, and finding your voice in the system.
Student Nurse Toolkit
A downloadable digital toolkit designed by a Nurse who’s been there.
From pep talks and scripts for tricky conversations to shift hacks, planning sheets, support profile templates, and knowledge tracking tools — I’ve got your back!
Partner with The Scrub Hub
Changing the system and making it fun.
Let’s be real: the system wasn’t built with student nurses’ wellbeing in mind. Burnout rates are soaring, dropouts are climbing, and the mental load is crushing.
At The Scrub Hub, we’re flipping the script — delivering survival tools, Squad energy, and hype-fuelled support to help healthcare’s next gen thrive.
And we know real change happens when we do this together.
Why Partner With Us?
Because your people deserve:
✔ Evidence-backed, lived-experience strategies that actually work.
✔ Community connection that reduces burnout + isolation.
✔ A movement that’s energising, inclusive, and deeply human.
Partnership Opportunities
🏫 Universities — workshops, toolkits, and Squad packs that support retention + wellbeing.
🏥 Health Organisations — wellbeing initiatives + pep talks tailored for early-career clinicians.
🌟 Brands — sponsor packs, Squad events, or resources that connect your name with future healthcare leaders.
What Makes Us Different?
We’re not another tick-the-box wellness program.
We’re a movement.
A hype fam.
Equal parts evidence and energy, with real humans leading the charge.
Let's Scrub In Together
Want impact? We’ll show you the shift in retention, wellbeing, and culture. Want collaboration? We’ll bring the fun, creativity, and hype that makes your brand unforgettable.
Together, we can rewrite the story: Survival > Burnout. Always.
👉 Ready to scrub in as a partner? Let’s connect and make it happen.
What Our Students & Nurses Are Saying
We’re proud to be the pep talk, the plan, and the shoulder to lean on for students Nurses and early-career clinicians. Here’s what our community has to say about The Scrub Hub experience: real talk, real support, and a whole lot of hype.
We’re your hype fam, not a call centre.
Got a question? A collab idea? Or maybe you just need a quick pep talk before your next shift? Whatever it is — we’re here for it.
💌 How to Reach Us
📥 Drop us a message — quick form below (feels like a DM, not paperwork).
📧 Email — hello@thescrubhub.com.au
📱 Follow + DM us — @scrubhubhq