Leadership Development for Simulation Educators
This program is designed for the mid-career simulation nurse educator who aspires to a leadership role in simulation. Sim Leaders’ participants focus on maximizing their leadership potential to advance simulation initiatives in nursing education and practice.
Participants will acquire the leadership skills necessary to advance best practices in simulation education. Key components of the program include interactive sessions with simulation experts, scholarly activities aimed at creating strategic plans to enhance participants' simulation programs, and projects focused on career development and increased engagement with simulation organizations. Participants will also develop a scholarly project to be featured in the Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC). Aligned with the League’s mission of advancing excellence in nursing education, this program prepares leaders to drive innovation and foster excellence in simulation education.
Objectives:
- Examine key issues in the design, development, use, and integration of simulation in nursing education
- Discuss the simulation initiatives of major national and international organizations
- Work on a group project that creates or expands simulation content for the web-based Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC)
- Create a three-year focused career development plan
- Implement an individual plan for leadership development
Program Includes:
- Participation in the program orientation meeting**
- Seven Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC) courses
- Access to the NLN Leadership Webinar Series
- Individual executive coaching sessions
- NLN Simulation Leadership monthly group meetings
- Attending the NLN Intensive Leadership Retreat**
- Attending the NLN Education Summit**
**Participants are responsible for travel, lodging costs and Summit registration.
Director: Kellie Bryant DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN
Director for the Center for Innovation in Education Excellence
Program Session: January 1 - December 31, 2026
Tuition: $4,250 – NLN Members; $4,750* – Non-members*
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Application Cycle: April 15 - October 6, 2025
Application Link: Apply Here
Who Should Apply?
This program is designed for the experienced simulation nurse educator who wants to assume a leadership role in simulation. The program is limited to 20 participants.
Admission:
Candidates will be selected based on professional achievement, organizational responsibility, and quality of application responses. A letter of support from a supervisor is required.
2026 Leadership Development for Simulation Educators participants' roster