what are the purposes of nsna leadership u?

The purposes of NSNA Leadership U are to:
  • Link NSNA participation in professional values development, professional formation, and socialization into the nursing profession;
  • Develop competencies that future leaders and managers need to provide for the health care needs of society successfully;
  • Guide student learning in shared governance;
  • Validate that learning has taken place;
  • Provide formal recognition to NSNA members who demonstrate leadership and management skills development;
  • Assist students in  developing a professional portfolio;
  • Create opportunities for mentor-protege relationships and peer networks for development and growth;
  • Recognize faculty who support student participation in the NSNA Leadership U and students who have received NSNA Leadership U credit with a personalized certificate.
For more information on Leadership U, send an email to nsna@nsna.org and put Leadership U in the subject line.