NAINA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (NLA)

LEAD WITH PURPOSE, DRIVE EXCELLENCE AND
INSPIRE WITH IMPACT

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Rooted in Identity

FOUR PILLARS, ONE FOUNDATION

Every cohort moves through the same four commitments — built to reinforce each other, not stand alone.

LEAD

DRIVE

INSPIRE

Build Today's Nurses into Tomorrow's Leaders

Leadership
Development

Build essential leadership skills, confidence, and competencies to create positive change in healthcare and our communities.

System
Navigation

Gain the knowledge and tools to understand and navigate healthcare systems, policies, resources and opportunities for success.

Cultural Strength
Integration

Embrace and integrate our cultural values, heritage and unique perspectives to strengthen identity, resilience and inclusivity in leadership.

Mentorship &
Sponsorship

Create meaningful connections, provide guidance and open doors to advance careers, expand networks and empower the next generation of nurse leaders.

Lead with Purpose, Drive Excellence and Inspire with Impact

Why is this important?

The NAINA Leadership Academy was founded to develop competent, culturally grounded, globally minded nurse leaders through structured education, mentorship, and purposeful leadership development.

NAINA aims to build a resourceful, responsive, and innovative community of nurse leaders who use their collective voice to create meaningful, effective, and sustainable change in healthcare and communities—locally, nationally, and globally.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Pick a cohort, check that you meet the criteria, and apply before the closing date.

Cohort start dates

  • 15 Jan

    Winter cohort

    Applications close 1 Dec

  • 10 May

    Summer cohort

    Applications close 1 Apr

  • 20 Sep

    Autumn cohort

    Applications close 1 Aug

Who can apply

  • MembershipParticipant should have a current 10-year membership in a constituent NAINA Chapter or NAINA Virtual Member
  • NAINA Active ServiceParticipant should have served or be currently serving with commitmentin NAINA or its constituent chapter Governing Board or in a standing committee
  • Years of NAINA ServiceMembership in NAINA for a minimum of 5 years
  • EducationBachelor of Nursing degree or higher
  • CommitmentTo attend the preceding NAINA Educational Conference after the completion of the Cohort