Nurse Leadership Institute | University of Maryland School of Nursing
June 11, 2026
The Nurse Leadership Institute (NLI) is a yearlong leadership development program that strengthens new and experienced nurse leaders. NLI nurses aim to become full partners in developing health care delivery models that improve health outcomes for Maryland residents. Nurses selected for this program demonstrate the leadership potential needed for this challenge.
As an NLI Fellow, you will:
- become a member of an NLI cohort
- develop your personal strengths, identify and strengthen your leadership competencies, and create an individualized plan for continued leadership development
- hear from national health care leaders and NLI alumni
- take part in psychometric self-assessments with professional coaching
- complete on a leadership collaboration activity that translates your skills into action
- earn Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CE) contact hours.
The program includes:
- yearlong, one-on-one mentorship with a mentor you select
- monthly virtual leadership meetings (third Wednesday of each month) covering a variety of leadership topics
- three in-person sessions, including a two-day intensive leadership training