The Foundations in Nursing Leadership course is an intensive, two-day program that supports the academic objectives of fostering effective leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Offered twice a year, it is available to:
- Nurses in the community with at least one year of experience.
- Current Cizik School of Nursing MSN, DNP, and PhD students who are not pursuing a leadership track.
- Cizik School of Nursing alumni who completed a non-leadership track.
For advanced concepts, please consider applying for four five-session Advancing Transformational Nursing Leadership course.
Fall 2026 schedule:
- Foundations in Nursing Leadership course will be offered in-person Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
- Registration is at capacity for the fall sessions. Please watch for registration and scholarship information to come for our spring course.
Course Details
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Benefits
- 12.75 hours of nursing continuing professional development*
- Priority enrollment for future Leadership Academy offerings
- Designation as a Debbie Adams Leadership Academy Scholar
- Cizik School of Nursing alumni and current students will be offered a one-hour, one-on-one career coaching session with a distinguished member of the Leadership Academy Advisory Council upon completion of the foundations course.
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Eligibility
Registered nurse with a minimum of two years of experience
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Cost
- General registration: $500
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Scholarship Information
Scholarship Criteria
- Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
- Must have at least two years of professional nursing experience.
- Currently employed in a health care or academic setting.
- Leadership Potential
- Demonstrates a commitment to leadership within their workplace or community.
- Actively participates in initiatives or projects that improve patient care, team dynamics, or health care outcomes.
- Professional Goals
- Articulates clear, achievable goals related to leadership in nursing.
- Desires to apply leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence in nursing practice or education.
What you will need to apply
The scholarship application requires submission of a current CV, your RN licensure number, and a personal statement that addresses your area of academic interest, future nursing aspirations, and how receiving a scholarship will benefit you. 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 1-inch margins using 12 pt. New Times Roman.Submission Instructions
Watch for details to come for the Spring 2027 course.
