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Leadership & Critical Thought Certificate Program at eCornell
Objective
The objective of the TSNRP nursing fellowship leadership certificate program is to enhance the
strategic capability of nursing leaders to think critically and lead in all patient care settings in support
of the national defense strategy. The virtual instruction will provide research-based course content. The new skills learned will contribute to core competencies for leadership critical thinking, decision-making, strategic planning, strategic change management for comprehensive patient care in the rapidly evolving combat and operational nursing environment.
Curriculum
This online program consists of the following virtual 4 core courses at eCornell University:
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Problem-Solving Using Evidence and Critical Thinking
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Strategic Decision Making
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Making Strategic Change Happen and Improving Quality and Performance of Healthcare Services
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1 elective selected among 19 elective courses.
Each course is provided online over 10 hours during a two week period. Upon completion participants complete a project at their assigned duty station, and submit a storyboard to TSNRP of the project.
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Eligibility
The program is currently open to TSNRP Fellows, and post graduate nurses active duty, reserve, and national guard nurse service members.
Application Requirements
The application requires a short essay (250 words) consisting of the goals for participation, and the identification of two PhD or DNP mentors (one must be a nurse). The mentors maybe civilian, federal, or military. The participant must meet quarterly with their mentors. Upon completion of the program, all military nurse participants must provide the course attendance certification, progress report (storyboard) of their identified project, and complete the participation survey.
Timeline
Applications accepted for Master's prepared nurses will not commence the program until July 1, 2025. Space is limited for this online certificate program. If the slots fill, no further applications will be accepted.
Evidence-Based Practice Workshop for Military Nursing & Readiness
By Request (as funds are available)
Understand Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) concepts, and the importance of EBP to the military healthcare system and readiness. As an attendee, you will identify a problem, apply clinical inquiry, and develop a PICO(T) question. You'll learn how to do a literature search, and how to create an EBP project.The workshop includes a 2-hour pre-course reading assignment, a half-day EBP Coaching Workshop for selected participants, a one-day EBP Workshop for all participants, and three post-course EBP coaching sessions to be completed in the months following the workshop. This event is ideal for for CNS/APRNs and healthcare personnel coaching EBP teams.
Writing Workshop
5-7 August 2024
Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), San Diego, CA
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2024 Registration is closed. Check back in early 2025.
This demanding, 3-day interactive event includes writing time, individual critiques, and self-reflective learning, with homework assigned every evening. Enjoy three in-person days of dedicated, mentored time to complete a:
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Manuscript for publication
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Clinical Practice Guideline
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Grant proposal
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Final/technical report
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Other scientific product
During a 3-hour virtual presentation (22 May 2024), writing mentors will provide informative lectures and dedicate time to review writing assignments and scholarly feedback. Writing mentors and students are expected to schedule separate meeting times to develop the student's writing project prior to the in-person workshop. Completion of the virtual presentation assignment is required to attend the on-site event. Note: Attendance the Writing Workshop is limited to one time per person.
Research & Evidence-Based Practice Grant Camp
15-18 July 2024
TSNRP Conference Room, Bethesda, MD
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Notification of Acceptance: 15 May 2024
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2024 Registration is closed. Check back in early 2025.
The Research and EBP Grant Camp is designed for novice nurse scientists and graduate nursing students who plan to submit a EBP or research grant application in response to a TSNRP Funding Opportunity Announcement. The goal of Grant Camp is for attendees to produce scientifically sound research or EBP grant application on an operational topic that aligns with the priorities of TSNRP.
Grant Camp features:
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A modest amount of didactic content about grantsmanship.
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Substantial time to apply the didactic content to continue writing their application on the appropriate grant application forms.
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Faculty feedback regarding their grant applications throughout the course.
Note: Students applying to attend must complete a proposal outline and provide a letter of support from a commander, chief nurse, or dissertation/thesis chairperson. Note: Mini-EBP applicants are not permitted to attend Grant Camp.