LEADERSHIP
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM 

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:
 

1. Problem-Solving Using Evidence and Critical Thinking

2. Strategic Decision Making

3. Making Strategic Change Happen and Improving Quality and Performance of Healthcare Services
   PLUS

4. 1 elective selected among 19 elective courses including options like:

   • AI and Digital Technology: Opportunities and Pitfalls

   • Designing Digital Healthcare Tools

   • Machine Learning in Healthcare

   • Crisis Communication Planning

   • Building High-Performing Teams

   • Making a Convincing Case for Your Solution, and many more.
      

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 open to active duty, reserve, and national guard military nurse service members.
Note: Only U.S. MILITARY SERVICE members are eligible. Civilian nurses, even those working in the DoD, are not eligible.
 

Application & Program Requirements
The application requires a short essay (250 words) consisting of the goals for participation, identified operational environment nursing leadership project, and the identification of  two mentors. One mentor must be a nurse with a PhD or DNP,  and the other mentor must have a Master's Degree or higher. The mentors may be civilian, federal, or military.

Timeline

Space is limited for this online certificate program. If the slots fill, no further applications will be accepted. 

Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis -- Exclusively for Military Nurses