Take your career to the next level
The Advancing Transformational Nursing Leadership (ATNL) program is designed for experienced nursing leaders to further develop skills by learning from subject-matter experts in health informatics, advocacy/health policy, strategic planning, and other advanced leadership topics. The program is a five-month commitment, with blended online and in-person classes occurring once a month. The initial and final six-hour classes will be in person at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, with three four-hour live, virtual classes in between.
Continuing professional development contact hours will be provided.
Program objectives:
- Analyze the role of emotional intelligence, intentional communication, and leadership presence in leading across disciplines, specialties, and complex healthcare environments.
- Examine strategies nurse leaders use to navigate ambiguity, organizational change, boundary spanning, matrix structures, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Evaluate how informatics, data, artificial intelligence, innovation, strategic planning, and succession planning influence nursing leadership practice and organizational outcomes.
- Discuss opportunities for nurse leaders to strengthen advocacy, professional influence, networking, public speaking, social media presence, and engagement in organizational, political, and public platforms.
Application details:
- A minimum of three years of formal leadership experience required
- Letter of reference from current or former manager (max 300 words)
- Employer letter of commitment from executive director, ACNO, or CNO. This form must be completed.
- Submission of current CV
- Personal statement that addresses your achievements and future nursing leadership aspirations. Your statement should also address any specific challenges you face in your nursing practice that you hope this program will help address. The statement should be no longer than one page, double-spaced, with one-inch margins using 12 pt. Times New Roman.
Apply online by April 30, 2027.
We also offer a two-day intensive designed for new and experienced nurse leaders—the Foundations in Nursing Leadership course.
Program details
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Overview
The program is delivered over five months and combines in-person and live online learning experiences. Continuing Nursing Education hours pending.
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Application timeline
- Application period open until April 30, 2027
- Notification of acceptance by end of May 2027
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In-person sessions
Participants will attend two in-person sessions at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas:
- Opening Session: Sept. 16, 2027
- Closing Session: Jan. 13, 2028
- Session times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Included:
- Lunch provided during both in-person sessions
- Welcome reception following class on the opening session day
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Live, online sessions
Participants will attend three live virtual sessions, held once per month.
Session Times: 12-4 p.m.
- Virtual session, Class 2 - Oct. 7, 2027
- Virtual session, Class 3 - Nov. 11, 2027
- Virtual session, Class 4 - Dec. 9, 2027
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Additional expectations
Participants should plan for minimal time outside scheduled sessions for class preparation.
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Program cost
$3,000 for entire program
- Registration and payment for selected applicants must be completed by July 31, 2027.
Participants are responsible for the following expenses associated with the in-person sessions:
- Airfare or other travel costs
- Hotel accommodations
- Meals not provided by the program
