This hands-on, center-based program prepares Registered Nurses for a clinical leadership role, such as Director of Nursing. Participants receive formal education and mentorship from an experienced DNS, work alongside a DON at a health campus, and learn clinical systems and operations from a DNS perspective. The program includes both off-site and on-site learning opportunities and lasts 3 to 6 months. The leadership and management curriculum develops the skills and competencies needed to lead healthcare teams, increase operational efficiency, and improve patient outcomes. It also helps participants identify leadership styles and philosophies and apply them to improve team performance. Nurses who successfully complete the program are placed in a nurse leadership role.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
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