Jumpstart Your Leadership Journey in Nursing Education

Step confidently into your leadership potential with this energizing three-hour workshop from OADN. Designed for nursing faculty who may be ready for the next stage of their careers, this session offers practical guidance, fresh insight, and encouragement for those considering formal leadership roles in nursing education. Participants will explore leadership styles, gain strategies for personal reinvention, learn how to navigate common transition challenges, and identify the core competencies needed to lead with confidence in nursing education.

This workshop also serves as a strong foundation for future participation in OADN’s Leadership Institute as participants move into formal leadership roles.

When: Wednesday, Aug 5^th from 1-4pm Eastern
Where: ZOOM
Cost: $300 (OADN Program or Individual Membership required)

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize three common leadership styles and the characteristics that define them.
2. Evaluate practical strategies for navigating common challenges when transitioning from faculty member to formal leader.
3. Identify the essential competencies for effective leadership in nursing education.
4. Identify the key tools and resources every nursing education leader should have in their toolkit.

Content Outline

1. Understanding Leadership Styles
   • Overview of common leadership approaches in nursing education
   • Defining characteristics of transformational, authentic, and servant leadership
   • Match your leadership style to team and organizational needs
2. Transitioning from Faculty Member to Formal Leader
   • Common challenges in role transition
   • Strategies for building credibility and managing peer relationships
   • Approaches for communication, delegation, and decision-making
3. Core Competencies for Nursing Education Leaders
   • Leadership, professionalism and interpersonal effectiveness
   • Strategic thinking, relationship management, and adaptability
   • Knowledge of the healthcare environment and business skills
4. Essential Leadership Tools and Resources
   • Planning, organization, and time-management tools
   • Fiscal responsibility, budgets, and grant opportunities
   • Professional networks, mentoring, and development opportunities

Faculty
Karen LaMartina PhD, MSN, RN, FAADN
Director, OADN Leadership Institute