Leader Generation

Key Points

NURSE LEADER ACADEMY  (NLA)

To facilitate the development of a community of transformational nurse leaders who incorporate professional advancement with staff satisfaction, engagement and retention, while enhancing patient satisfaction and improving unit level quality metrics in the acute care setting.

AIMS

Apply the principles of transformational leadership in a manner which:

• Mentors, motivates and engages members

• Enhances quality, patient experience, and safety

• Provide opportunities for professional advancement

NLA LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand yourself and others to cultivate the personal, professional, and relational development of nurse leaders.

2. Promote a transformational community of nurse leader relationships within and across the organization.

3. Apply the principles of transformational leadership within an acute care setting.

4. Achieve a higher level of excellence at the unit level through improved quality, patient experience, safety, nurse satisfaction, and quality metrics.

5. Recognize the language of nurse leadership.

Three primary focal points will be emphasized during the NLA: 

1. Personal Growth and Development of the Nurse Leader (weeks 1-2)

2. Professional Growth and Development of the Nurse  Leader (weeks 3-4)

3. Relationships in the Community of Nurse Leaders (weeks 5-6)