Leadership Academy

Learn and Develop to Better Lead Nursing Forward^®

Do you have what it takes to be a leader? One of NCNA’s most popular and successful programs is our Leadership Academy.

Statement of Purpose

The Leadership Academy program empowers nurses to think outside the box while improving their skills as communicators and advocates in professional, civic, and community arenas. This high-intensity, six-day immersion program includes leadership workshops that explore how leadership happens and the challenges and opportunities nurses face as they lead themselves, others, and their communities.

About the Leadership Academy

Leadership development is recognized as an essential element in the process of advancing the profession of nursing. The Leadership Academy was created in response to the recommendations cited in the Institute of Medicine’s national report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (2010).

Through this program, NCNA will:

Identify emerging nurse leaders from across the state
Encourage them with a series of leadership workshops
Assist in sharpening their skills so that they will exert a strong positive influence on the future of nursing and the healthcare industry.

NCNA’s leadership academy is housed within NCNA’s charitable arm, the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing ›
It is a high-intensity, competitive application-based leadership development program for nurses to prepare them for positions of strategy and influence.

The program places a premium on educating, mentoring, and grooming nurses to serve as active leaders in a variety of positions (i.e. state and local government boards/commissions, elected office, hospital boards/leadership, community boards, etc.).

“The Leadership Academy made learning fun in a collegial environment. The skills I obtained will help me to excel not only professionally, but personally. I am a better team member and leader for the experiences the Academy provided, and I have created lasting relationships with nursing professionals across the state. I would strongly encourage others to use this valuable tool in helping to develop their best self!”

Christine Bazik, CRNA, MSN
Leadership Academy Graduate

Leadership Academy Eligibility

At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role (work, volunteer, or other setting), NCNA membership, and employer commitment to support time away from work required to complete the program.

The NCNA Leadership Academy is open to all members of the North Carolina Nurses Association. The committee will be seeking representation from a cross-section of the profession. These leaders and potential leaders will be active either in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations, ethnic or minority groups, or nursing specialty areas, and will reflect the diversity of the organization.

Leadership Academy Graduates

Explore past participants who have taken their leadership skills to the next level and are making a difference across North Carolina.

Leadership Academy Graduates ›