Applications for the 2022 ENL program intake have now closed. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in September 2021. Successful participants will commence the program on 1 October 2021.
We encourage you to register your interest for the 2023 ENL program to find out as soon as applications have opened.
If you are an ambitious go-getter looking for an opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone to advance your career and become the best nurse leader you can be then look no further! The Emerging Nurse Leader (ENL) program will help you develop your leadership skills and confidence through unparalleled access to high profile nurse leaders, mentoring, career coaching and professional development opportunities. The program is self-paced and self-driven, meaning you will get as much out of the program as you put in. Participants will be required to independently complete a range of activities in order to accrue the points required to complete the program.
ENL mentoring program
Invitations to exclusive ACN events
Networking with high profile nurse leaders
Full registration for the ACN National Nursing Forum
Opportunity to build a profile within the profession
ACN Leadership workshops
Career coaching
Professional development webinars
The program is divided into five stages reflecting the challenges and opportunities nurses face as they progress through their leadership journeys. Each stage extends over a period of nine months and participants are welcome to enter at the program stage that corresponds to their career level.
To be eligible to apply for the 2022 program intake applicants must be current ACN members and meet the following criteria in January 2022:
Students completing a Diploma of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (final year), Nursing Masters or Nursing Honours year
Enrolled nurses or registered nurses in their second or third year of practice
Enrolled nurses or registered nurses in their fourth or fifth year of practice
We are delighted to introduce the exceptional nurses who have been selected to participate in our 2021 Emerging Nurse Leader (ENL) Program.
Over a period of nine months, these up-and-coming nurse leaders will receive invaluable opportunities to develop their leadership skills and confidence, including mentoring, coaching, professional development and more. Each ENL has a unique journey and background into and through the nursing profession. You can learn more about what makes these leaders tick by checking out their photos and short bios.
e: leadership@acn.edu.au
t: 1800 061 660
