Purpose
Elevate your career with the NPD Leadership Academy, designed to prepare NPD practitioners for leadership roles across diverse healthcare settings. Gain vital skills and make a lasting impact while shaping the future of nursing professional development.
Overview
Discover the NPD Leadership Academy, a yearlong mentored program based on Leadership in Nursing Professional Development: An Organization and System Focus, (2nd ed.). (Harper, 2022), incorporating essential topics to develop leadership skills specific to nursing professional development. The academy consists of a live pre-convention workshop followed by synchronous seminars, self-paced learning asynchronous learning, and a one-on-one mentorship with an NPD leader. A practice-based leadership project is completed over the year, culminating in a presentation at the ANPD Aspire Convention.
The Leadership Academy is capped at 30 participants to ensure an effective and successful experience.
Applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy cohort is currently open. Learn more about the program outline.