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What is the Mid-Career Nurse Leadership Program?

The Mid-Career Nurse Leadership Program is a dynamic course which empowers nurses to lead change in a rapidly changing environment. If you are a registered nurse who has more than six years of professional experience and have worked in or are new to the management and leadership role, this course is for you.

By taking part in this innovative course, you will be empowered and aspired through personal development, career coaching and learning sets. Once you graduate, you will be equipped with the skills to lead health workplace cultures through innovation, redesign and change. You will have honed the ability to develop high-performing teams that have a culture of success and achievement.

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The ACN Mid-Career Nurse Leadership Program represents a powerful opportunity for you to develop the skills and behaviours that will differentiate you as a leader in today’s changing health care environment. As a high potential mid-career nurse leader, you will be supported to achieve with the knowledge and skills of experts in their fields.

You will receive six months of coaching from ACN’s Members and/or Fellows who will provide you with feedback and guidance, in order to practice meaningful, outcome-driven coaching conversations.

About the program

What are the eligibility requirements?

For you to participate in this innovative program, you will need to meet the following selection criteria:

  • Be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
  • Have a minimum of six years’ postgraduate experience or be able to demonstrate an ability to influence organisations, team practices and/or cultures
    Such as nurse leaders seeking promotion into a management position
  • Be able to demonstrate leadership qualities in nursing and/or the health or aged care systems
    Such as recently appointed managers seeking to fast-track their development into confident self-directed leaders
  • Ability to complete the program work during the six-month timeframe

When can I start?

2021 dates have now been announced:

Monday 21 June 2021

Monday 18 October 2021

Applications will be opening soon. To be kept up-to-date regarding the program please register your interest.

What are the program objectives?

On successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the health and aged care systems in Australia and articulate the regulatory framework for the nursing profession
  • outline the health challenges of the 21st century and provide examples of how nursing is leading the way in meeting these challenges
  • lead health workplace cultures through innovation, redesign and change
  • apply the fundamentals of management to the workplace
  • demonstrate nursing leadership in developing high-performing teams that have a culture of success and achievement
  • identify key factors when evaluating effective workplace performance and patient care
  • demonstrate self-awareness and resilience that empowers you as a nurse leader.

What modules will I study?

  • Nursing leadership and strategy
  • High-performing teams leading and managing quality improvements
  • Clinical governance
  • Human resource management and communication
  • Health economics and financial management

Program completion

What do I need to complete the program?

You will have successfully completed the program once you demonstrate the following:

  • Completion of the five-day face-to-face masterclass
  • Participation in coaching sessions
  • Submission of written work demonstrating completion of a project/quality improvement initiative in line with the program modules

Plus, one or more of the following:

  • Participation in research and/or publishing on key nursing issues
  • Participation in action learning sets
  • Representation of the nursing profession
  • Demonstrated public speaking and presentation

What do I gain from completing this program?

You will be recognised as completing the Mid-Career Nurse Leadership Program delivered by highly respected senior nursing leaders in Australia. You will receive 36 hours towards your CPD requirements.

Once you have completed this program you will automatically become part of our dynamic, inspiring and talented alumni community. As an alumni participant you can access a range of benefits and services.

Fees

This course is valued at $5,500. At this time, ACN is extending two special offers for our members and Affiliate* organisations:

  • ACN members: gifted a 10% discount, bringing the course fee to $4,950
  • ACN Affiliates (*Platinum, Gold and Silver): gifted a 10% discount, bringing the course fee to $4,950
  • Non-members: $5,500 (be sure to contact membership@acn.edu.au should you wish to become a member)

The enrolment fee does not cover travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at the face-to-face workshop for the program.

“For any nurse who wishes to be the next generation of influential leaders I would recommend them to undertake the ACN Mid-Career Nurse Leadership Program. Be prepared to be challenged, motivated and inspired by our current leaders but also your fellow participant colleagues.”

“This program has introduced me to new people, new ways of thinking and new ways of understanding myself, the profession and the extent of influence we can have as nurses on health care delivery.”

“As a result of commencing this program, I have a better understanding of HOW I can influence change as a nurse in regional Australia.”

“Being surrounded by like-minded people was motivating and inspiring! I learnt so much from other attendees as everyone had an opportunity to share their experiences and thoughts. It was very encouraging and positive.”

“The presenters delivered information that was evidence-based, well-rounded and full of passion for the profession!”

“The skills and knowledge learnt in the masterclasses have given me the courage and confidence I needed to know not only what resources are needed to influence change, but also how to implement change successfully.”

“I feel that I have a better understanding of where nursing is and where it can go into the future – this is an exciting time for us as nurses!”

“This program was exactly what I was looking for and so much more! Amazing people, empowering content, practical insights into both overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities to enhance leadership in nursing!”

“This program not only has an exceptional structure with highly relevant and practical content, but also gives you the opportunity to gain exposure to and learn from some of the greatest nurse leaders in our country.”

“As someone who attends a lot of education, I can honestly say I have gained more professionally and personally in the five days of this course than any other course I have attended.”

“Fantastic program. This will actually help me in my current role, and it will help me progress my career.”

“This has been the best educational experience ever. I am so impressed with the content; the presenters were amazing.”

“This was the most valuable, informative and influencing program that I have ever attended – personally and professionally.”

Find out more

2021 dates have now been announced:

Monday 21 June 2021

Monday 18 October 2021

Applications will be opening soon. To be kept up-to-date regarding the program please register your interest.

Nightingale Challenge

The Nursing Now Nightingale Challenge aims to have at least 20,000 young nurses and midwives, aged 35 or under, benefiting from leadership and development training.

The challenge is calling on large employers of nurses globally to provide leadership and development training for 20 young nurses and midwives. This will give young nurses the skills they need to play an even more influential role in global health.

To find out more about the challenge download the Nightingale Challenge brochure or head to the Nursing Now website.

How can your organisation get involved?

We are inviting organisations to partner with us to fulfil the challenge requirements by offering subsidised registration rates for our Mid-Career Nurse Leadership Program ($4,000) and Nurse Executive Leadership Program ($7,000). Contact leadership@acn.edu.au for more information.