Strengthening Every Step: Enriching Your Leadership Journey
The Debbie Adams Leadership Academy at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston prepares nurses to lead by offering curriculum that focuses on fostering effective leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Programs offered by the academy provide experienced nurses and new nurse leaders with the confidence and skills to be effective leaders in complex health care environments. Our goal is to serve as a nursing leadership educational hub for students, alumni, clinical partners, and the community.
Leadership Development Opportunities
Foundations in Nursing Leadership
The Foundations in Nursing Leadership course is offered twice a year to Cizik School of Nursing MSN, DNP, and PhD students not currently studying in a leadership track, alumni, and other nurses in the community. This intensive, two-day program supports the academic objectives of fostering effective leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Fall 2025 schedule:
- Foundations in Nursing Leadership course offered in-person Thursday, Oct. 23, and Thursday, Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Registration deadline: Oct. 10.
- Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
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
- Current students receive a one-hour, one-on-one career coaching session with a distinguished member of the Leadership Academy Advisory Council before graduation from your academic program
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Eligibility
Registered nurse with a minimum of two years of experience
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Cost
- General registration: $500
- Watch for scholarship details to come
