Meet Sharlene Chapman
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Inclusive Living Solutions, LLC
Registered Nurse. Critical Care Clinician. Nursing Educator. Entrepreneur. Curriculum Developer. Direct Support Professional. Sponsored Residential Host.
My professional journey has taken me from critical care units across the United States to university classrooms, nursing leadership positions, and the homes of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Through every chapter, my commitment remains the same: compassionate care, meaningful education, professional accountability, and respect for every individual.
A Career Built on Compassion, Education & Purpose
Hello, and welcome! I'm Sharlene Chapman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inclusive Living Solutions, LLC, a Sponsored Residential provider agency based in Hampton, Virginia.
My nursing journey began in 2010 when I graduated from Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia.
I later earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Sentara College in Chesapeake, Virginia, followed by my Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2022.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving in clinical, educational, and leadership roles that continue to shape my professional philosophy.
Knowledge With Compassion
Nursing has always been more than a career to me. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
I believe exceptional care begins with listening, respecting individual choices, understanding personal needs, and supporting people with dignity.
Whether I am caring for a critically ill patient, educating future nurses, supporting someone in a residential home, or leading one of my companies, these values guide my work.
From the Bedside to the Classroom
My professional journey has allowed me to combine hands-on nursing, leadership, mentorship, and education.
Critical Care & Travel Nursing
Critical care nursing will always have a special place in my heart.
My clinical background includes telemetry, step-down, and critical care nursing.
I have completed travel nursing assignments across the country, including California, New York, Florida, and Salem, Virginia.
These experiences strengthened my adaptability, clinical judgment, and ability to work with diverse patient populations.
University Nursing Education
I have served as a nursing faculty member in associate degree and bachelor's degree nursing programs.
My teaching experience includes:
- ECPI University
- Averett University
- Walden University
I have also served as a program mentor for prelicensure nursing students at Western Governors University.
Clinical Leadership & Education
I served as a Critical Care Educator at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia.
In this role, I supported nursing education and professional development in the:
- Intensive Care Unit
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Emergency Department
These experiences reinforced my belief that quality care begins with knowledgeable, prepared, and compassionate professionals.
Healthcare & Professional Training
Through Nursing School Ninjas, I provide education designed to support safe practices, professional competency, and quality care.
CPR Training
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training provides essential knowledge and practical skills related to recognizing and responding to cardiac and breathing emergencies.
My approach emphasizes understanding the information, practicing essential skills, and preparing participants to respond appropriately.
32-Hour Medication Administration Course
I provide a structured 32-hour medication administration course designed to prepare eligible participants for medication administration responsibilities.
Training emphasizes medication safety, accurate documentation, appropriate procedures, and professional accountability.
Community-Based Behavioral Intervention Training
Community-Based Behavioral Intervention Training, also known as CBBIT, is an original behavioral intervention curriculum that I personally developed.
I obtained approval for this curriculum through the Virginia Office of Human Rights.
This accomplishment reflects my commitment to professional education, individual dignity, and respectful behavioral support practices.
An Accomplishment I'm Proud Of
Developing my own Community-Based Behavioral Intervention Training curriculum and obtaining approval through the Virginia Office of Human Rights is an important professional milestone for me. It represents the combination of my nursing knowledge, educational experience, and direct support background.
Teaching Beyond the Textbook
Whether I am teaching nursing students, providing CPR instruction, educating participants about medication administration, or delivering behavioral intervention training, my philosophy remains the same.
Education should do more than provide information. It should strengthen practical skills, promote accountability, and prepare people to provide safe, compassionate, and respectful support.
Through Nursing School Ninjas and Inclusive Living Solutions, I am committed to helping develop knowledgeable professionals and promoting quality services.
Education & Residential Support
Inclusive Living Solutions, LLC focuses on person-centered sponsored residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Nursing School Ninjas, LLC focuses on healthcare education, skills development, and professional training.
Although these are separate businesses, both reflect my dedication to education, safety, compassion, and professional excellence.
A Commitment to Lifelong Learning
Virginia Western Community College
Graduated from Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia, and began my nursing career.
Sentara College
Earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Sentara College in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Walden University
Earned my Master of Science in Nursing.
Critical Care & Travel Nursing
Developed clinical experience through telemetry, step-down, and critical care nursing, including travel assignments across multiple states.
Faculty, Mentor & Critical Care Educator
Served in nursing education roles at ECPI University, Averett University, Walden University, Western Governors University, and Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Nursing School Ninjas, LLC
Founded a healthcare education company providing CPR training, the 32-hour medication administration course, and Community-Based Behavioral Intervention Training.
CBBIT Curriculum Approval
Developed an original Community-Based Behavioral Intervention Training curriculum and obtained approval through the Virginia Office of Human Rights.
Direct Support Professional & Sponsored Residential Host
Continue to provide direct support and sponsored residential services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Inclusive Living Solutions & Continued Professional Growth
Lead Inclusive Living Solutions while continuing to pursue professional development and future goals in psychiatric mental health nursing.
My Commitment to Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
Alongside my nursing career, I have served and continue to serve as both a Direct Support Professional and a Sponsored Residential Host.
These experiences have given me firsthand insight into the responsibilities involved in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home environment.
I understand that meaningful residential support involves more than meeting daily needs. It requires patience, consistency, communication, respect for individual rights, and genuine relationships.
I believe individuals deserve opportunities to make choices, build independence, participate in their communities, and feel valued in the places they call home.
More Than a Residential Placement
My background as a nurse, educator, curriculum developer, Direct Support Professional, and Sponsored Residential Host shapes the way I lead Inclusive Living Solutions.
I am passionate about helping Sponsored Residential Hosts understand the importance of person-centered support, individual rights, health and safety, and meaningful relationships.
I want the individuals we support to experience more than a place to live. I want them to experience a genuine sense of home, belonging, and community.
Explore Our Residential Homes“Everyone deserves more than a place to live. Everyone deserves a place to belong.”
A Little More About Me
Outside of my professional responsibilities, I'm a proud dog mom and a resident of Hampton, Virginia.
Although my professional journey has taken me across the country, critical care nursing has always remained close to my heart.
I am passionate about education, professional development, supporting others, and continuing to challenge myself.
One of my professional aspirations is to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with Frontier Nursing University as part of that educational goal.
Compassion. Education. Accountability. Respect.
I believe knowledge and skill are most meaningful when paired with compassion.
I value lifelong learning, honest communication, strong professional relationships, and opportunities to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Those are the same values I strive to bring to both Inclusive Living Solutions and Nursing School Ninjas.
Thank You for Getting to Know Me
Whether you are an individual seeking residential services, a family member, guardian, support coordinator, prospective Sponsored Residential Host, or fellow healthcare professional, I want you to know that the work I do is meaningful to me.
My experiences in nursing, education, leadership, entrepreneurship, and direct support have reinforced the importance of dignity, respect, compassion, and accountability.
Through Inclusive Living Solutions, I am committed to building an organization where those values are reflected in the homes we approve, the individuals we support, and the relationships we develop.
Through Nursing School Ninjas, I am committed to sharing knowledge, building practical skills, and supporting professional growth.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my journey. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you.
MSN, RN, QDDP
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Inclusive Living Solutions, LLC
Founder & Owner
Nursing School Ninjas, LLC
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