The Nurse Faculty Mentored Leadership Development Program (NFMLD), made possible by a generous grant from The Elsevier Foundation, will provide an opportunity for novice nurse educators  to significantly develop their leadership knowledge and skills as they begin their career in the faculty role.

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Faculty Leadership Scholar (mentee) applications

will be available online 1 October 2009.

Nurse Faculty Mentored Leadership Community Site 

(access for accepted program participants only)

Program Description

The Nurse Faculty Mentored Leadership Development Program prepares novice nurse faculty to become effective educators and leaders. The 18-month, blended-curriculum program for novice nurse faculty, designed by expert leadership faculty, utilizes principles discussed in The Leadership Challenge model created by Kouzes and Posner.

Each Faculty Leadership Scholar (mentee) will be paired with an Expert Faculty Mentor who is a practicing nurse educator from outside the Scholar's institution. Expert Faculty Mentors will be responsible for supporting the Faculty Leadership Scholar (mentee) as he or she develops and enhances the skills needed to be an effective nurse educator.

Program Activities

The Faculty Leadership Scholar (mentee)/Faculty Leadership Mentor dyad activities will include:

• Participation in a face-to-face, three-day workshop 20-22 April 2010 at STTI headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
• Participation in faculty-led online discussion forums and in an online community.
• Development of an individualized leadership progression plan, including goals for each Scholar, with guidance/approval from his or her Faculty Leadership Mentor and an Expert Leadership Faculty member.
• Collaboration on an educational project that will:
• Utilize leadership principles;
• Be highly individualized and designed to strengthen and expand the Scholar's current skill set;
• Focus on one or more innovative ideas resulting in improved student learning at the Scholar's institution; and
• Include plans for sustainability and demonstrated support of the Scholar's institution.
• Dissemination of project results via articles in suitable journals, including, but not limited to, STTI publications, abstract postings in the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library, and/or presentation of results at various events.

Who Should Apply as a Faculty Leadership Scholar (mentee)?

Novice nurse educators who hold a master’s degree, are currently enrolled in a doctoral programs or have completed a doctorate are invited to apply. STTI members are invited to apply to become a Scholar in the Nurse Faculty Mentored Leadership Development Program.

Who Serves as a Faculty Leadership Mentor?

Each Scholar applicant identifies a mentor from outside the Scholar's institution who will provide guidance and support throughout the program and project. The ideal mentor can act as a role model, sounding board and guide. The mentor should be someone who agrees to champion, advise and advocate for the nurse; and demonstrates the leadership characteristics required of a mentor. STTI members are invited to serve as Faculty Leadership Mentors in the Nurse Faculty Mentored Leadership Development Program.

The Expert Leadership Faculty Role

An Expert Leadership Faculty member will be assigned to each Scholar/Mentor pair and will assist with personal leadership development, team development and project planning, implementation and evaluation.

Dates and Locations

Language

STTI members from all countries are encouraged to apply. Strong skills in written and spoken English are required.

Continuing Education

Up to 65 contact hours can be earned during the 18-month program. STTI is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

Expert Leadership Faculty

Program Advisory Group

Contact Us
International Leadership Institute
Honor Society of Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International
550 W. North St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA

Telephone: + 1.317.634.8171
Fax: +1.317.634.8188
E-mail: leadership@stti.iupui.edu

  
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