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OverviewRising Nurse Leaders (RNL) is a two-year part-time program designed to provide aspiring and current frontline administrative nurses with opportunities to acquire essential knowledge, skills, and abilities for ongoing leadership and professional development. The ultimate program goal is for participants to become effective administrative leaders and shape the future of nursing at UC Davis Health. Program objectivesUpon completion of the program, the RNL participants will:
Program activitiesProgram participants will engage in learning activities such as seminars, discussion forums, mentorship, coaching, and group activities. The program utilizes various instructive and interactive methods to enhance learning and skill development. During the program, the participants will engage actively in completing an individualized professional development plan, leadership portfolio, and project. An overview of components are as follows: Leadership development seminarsThe quarterly leadership seminars consist of eight core educational offerings, aligned to leadership competencies, to provide participants with an opportunity to apply leadership concepts, problem-solving, reflection, and skill development. Leadership forumsMonthly leadership forums are co-facilitated by a coach and/or a nurse leader. The sessions provide the participants a venue to discuss specific leadership topics/issues and learn applicable leadership strategies. MentorshipParticipants will be paired with a nursing mentor that complements the individual’s career and learning goals. As part of the formalized mentorship, participants will work with mentors to identify development opportunities to attain goals. Mentors volunteer to support RNL nurses in their professional development and will also be offered their own development opportunities. Leadership projectThe participants will partner with mentors to acquire and demonstrate leadership skills by completing a project that support institutional goals and priority areas. Elective coursesWhile the seminars are designed to build core competencies in leadership, participants may take additional elective courses based on their individual needs. These elective course offerings are open to all UC Davis nursing staff. EligibilityThe Rising Nurse Leaders program is open to nurses that meet the following qualifications:
ExpectationsParticipants agree to actively engage in all aspects of this 24-month program, specifically:
CostUC Davis Medical Center Patient Care Services sponsorships of participants cover most of the program cost, which includes educational materials, seminars, and other learning experiences. Participants may use available professional leave with the approval of their manager for program activities. Application proceduresThank you for your interest in the Rising Nurse Leaders Program! Priority applications for the program are now open. All application requirements must be turned in by December 1, 2021. Applications received after December 1, will be reviewed on a space-available basis only. You will receive an e-mail once we have received ALL application requirements. It is important to check your work e-mail regularly for notifications. Final decision and acceptance letter will be e-mailed to you on or before January 3, 2022. The program starts February 17, 2022. Open application datesCohort 9: September 14 – December 1, 2021 Part I: Applicant The online application cannot be saved between sessions; it must be completed in one single session. Before you access the online application form, prepare or draft the following:
Once you are ready with your application, access the link below. Answer few questions and cut and paste your resume and statement of purpose in the space provided. Part II: Professional Reference
The online professional reference form cannot be saved between sessions; it must be completed in one single session. Before you access the form, draft your answer to the following question: Give 3 reasons why this applicant should be selected or considered for the Rising Nurse Leaders Program. Once you are ready, access the link below. Answer few leadership trait survey questions and cut and paste your answer in the space provided. Program coordinatorQuestionsFor questions about the Rising Nurse Leaders program, please contact the program coordinator by e-mail at . Which actions can an effective mentor expect from an aspiring leader?Rationale: The mentor has a right to expect loyalty, respect, assistance with projects, and confidentiality from the aspiring leader. An effective mentor does not expect a fee or rewards and gives guidance to balance the professional and personal work of an aspiring leader.
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