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Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy (GNLA)
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Program Details
GNLA is an 18-month mentored leadership experience. Each Fellow will select an expert mentor who will participate in the GNLA workshops and guide them through the leadership development journey. The blended curriculum of GNLA provides a multitude of methodologies for developing leadership knowledge and competen ce. The investment in personal leadership development through this comprehensive experience will elevate the scope of influence to a significantly higher level.
What should be considered when selecting a mentor?
Applicants must select an experienced individual who is not a direct supervisor and demonstrates the following characteristics:
- Extensive leadership experience
- Possesses mentorship knowledge and expertise to guide and support the applicant'sleadership journey
- Demonstrates success as a mentor as evidenced by the accomplishments of prior mentees
- Is able to create new networking opportunities and assist with navigating organization structure and culture
- Is able to listen and provide feedback to assist throughout the applicant's leadership journey
- Is able to attend and participate in all GNLA workshops, site visits and STTI's biennial convention
Mentors need not be a nurse or a member of STTI to apply.
What are the anticipated fees for participation?
GNLA seeks applications from geriatric nurses who, along with their employing institutions, are willing to make an 18-month commitment to GNLA. It is the philosophy of GNLA that this is a partnership between The John A. Hartford Foundation, STTI and the employing institutions of the applicant and mentor.
The John A. Hartford Foundation provides generous support to assist the aand mentor pair with the expenses associated with participation in GNLA. The following costs for the Fellow and mentor pair are covered by this support:
- Lodging for Workshop I, Workshop II and STTI biennial convention
- Most meals associated with Workshops I and II
- Faculty expenses associated with the site visits
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The following expenses are the responsibility of the applicant and/or mentor:
- Registration fee for the applicant and mentor pair – $500
- Fellow and mentor travel to Workshop I: 14-17 June 2010; Little Rock, Ark., USA
- Fellow and mentor travel to Workshop II: 21-24 February 2011; Phoenix, Ariz., USA
- Fellow and mentor travel and meals to GNLA celebrations at STTI Convention: 29 October - 2 November 2011; Dallas, Texas, USA
- Additional activities associated with the applicant's individualized leadership plan and project
Recommended sources for financial assistance include: employers, civic organizations, hospital auxiliaries, government agencies, community and professional foundations, professional organizations and STTI chapters.
The Fellow and mentor are strongly encouraged to seek a shared financial commitment from their employing agency/organization/institution (A/O/I) as part of their participation in GNLA.
If I participate in and complete GNLA, will I earn continuing education?
Yes, continuing nursing education contact hours will be awarded at the completion of the 18-month GNLA and are contingent upon:
- Completion of pre assignments prior to workshops
- Attendance at both workshops
- Participation in monthly online discussions
- Design and implementation of project
- Arrangement and facilitation of site visits
- Submission of site visit reports in a timely manner
- Submission of abstract for poster presentation for STTI Convention
- Attendance at convention and presentation of poster
- Submission of final report/evaluation
STTI is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
What criteria will be used during the selection process?
The review panel will evaluate and score the submitted applications based on the following weights and criteria:
- Fellow applicant
- GNLA Fellow application – 30%
- Leadership project – 15%
- Letter of support from A/O/I – 10%
- Mentor applicant
- GNLA mentor application – 40%
- Letter of support from A/O/I – 5%
Fellow’s application and leadership project will be reviewed and ranked on the following criteria:
- Applicant's leadership potential, including:
- Leadership experience
- Formal and continuing education preparation
- Leadership goals
- Leadership skills
- Applicant's commitment to the advancement of geriatric nursing, including:
- Experience in the care of older adults
- Formal and continuing education preparation
- Articulated commitment to the advancement of geriatric nursing
- Project potential to:
- Improve health and healthcare of older adults
- Foster applicant's leadership development
- Quality and impact of the proposed leadership project
Mentor’s application will be reviewed and ranked on the following criteria:
- Mentor has:
- Substantial preparation and experience as a leader
- Indicated interest in the goals of the applicant
- Previous experience as an effective mentor
- Access to networks of leaders and key organizations
- Ability to foster the Fellow’s leadership development
- Ability to provide guidance to the Fellow in completing the leadership project
Letters of support from A/O/I will be reviewed on the following criteria:
This letter will describe how both the Fellow’s or mentor’s employing organization will support the applicant throughout the 18-month GNLA and sustain Geriatric Nursing Leadership project outcomes. A/O/I indicates:
- Support for applicant's or mentor’s participation in GNLA
- Support for the attainment of the identified GNLA leadership project goals (time, resources, etc.)
- Financial commitment for the applicant's or mentor’s participation