Applications open for Sigma’s academies

Sigma is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the third cohort of Sigma’s academies, which will begin on 1 April 2023. These 12-month academies are designed to support all nurses in a variety of career stages:

• Nurse Educator Development Academy - Offers an evidence-based curriculum specifically tailored to the needs of those who have limited or no formal background in education, but are in the field of classroom and clinical education
• New Academic Leadership Academy - Enhances the leadership skills and career trajectory for nurses in their first 5 years of academic appointment
• Experienced Academic Leadership Academy - Enhances the leadership skills and career trajectory for nurses with 6 or more years of academic appointment
• Nurse Leadership Academy for Practice - Provides a leadership development experience designed to prepare nurses at the forefront of clinical nursing practice to thrive in a rapidly changing healthcare environment

Each academy will include:

• A 12-month mentored program built around an evidence-based curriculum
• A virtual intensive event spanning 2½ days, led by leadership experts from academe and clinical practice
• Blended learning experiences using more web-enhanced courses
• Project-based mentorship guided by mentors and evidence

Applications are now open. Members and nonmembers are invited to apply. Learn more and apply by 7 October.