GAPNA Leadership Institute (GLI) Purpose:
To develop, support, and enrich the leadership skills of GAPNA members to prepare them for leadership roles and opportunities within GAPNA and other organizations that advance the care of older adults.
Institute Objectives:
- Develop leaders with an increased understanding of the inner workings of GAPNA professional organizations.
- Provide participants with individualized mentorship and opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with peers and mentors.
- Increase capacity for leadership to advance healthcare of older adults through GAPNA and in the healthcare community.
- Meet the expectation of corporate partners to serve as leadership incubators for their employees.
Preview of the GLI Topics
- Exploring leadership styles, Finding our strengths, & Making meaning
- Strategic Leadership
- Managing Change
- Building Effective Teams
- Coaching Conversations & Conflict management
- Leadership Development
- Work Life Integration
- Project Planning
Is The Leadership Institute For You?
The GAPNA Leadership Institute is open to GAPNA members looking to:
- Receive individualized mentorship to establish a personal leadership development plan.
- Develop leadership skills to foster collaboration with stakeholders to improve the healthcare of older adults through practice, education, and advocacy.
- Model the principles, qualities, and responsibilities of effective leadership.
- Improve communication strategies essential for all leaders.
- Establish meaningful peer relationships.
- Explore GAPNA operations.
This is an 18-month leadership program that includes both online synchronous and face-to-face components. A nationally recognized nurse leader facilitates the curriculum. All fellows will work one-on-one with GLI mentors, all of whom have held or currently hold leadership positions within GAPNA.
Are you interested in joining the GAPNA Leadership Institute?
The application process is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 class of GAPNA Leadership Institute Fellows.
Applicant must be a GAPNA member for at least 2 years and in good standing. Engagement within the organization is highly recommended. Preference may be given to individuals named as GAPNA Rising Stars, Optum nominee, GAPNA Foundation nominee.
Apply by April 30, 2025.
GAPNA member log in required.