Bennis Nursing Leadership Badge Curriculum
| Category | Activity/Experience | Description | Offering Unit | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Leader Knowledge Base (Academic) | Leader Identity Workshop | Students reflect on key life experiences that shape their leadership and explore ways they already lead, along with strategies to grow their leadership identity. | WBLI | 90 min |
Lab/Clinical Written Reflection and Instructor Verification |
Students reflect on lab or clinical experiences as they relate to leader qualities: communication, teamwork, ethical decision-making, initiative, advocacy, and adaptability. |
CoN | 45 min | |
Nurse Leader Skill Set (Professional) |
Visioning Workshop | Students will be guided through a series of activities to craft their own personal leadership mission statement and vision board. | WBLI | 90 min |
| Patient Conflict Resolution Discussion | Students will be prompted to discuss scenarios regarding patient/workplace conflict. Utilizing their vision as future nurses, discussing how they would respond to each. | CoN | 90 min | |
| Nurse Leader Inner Compass (Personal) | Conquering Imposter Syndrome | Students explore roots of imposter syndrome, reflect on personal experiences, and learn practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and lead with confidence. | WBLI | 60 min |
| Artifact Final Presentation | Students wrap up by presenting to a group of their choice (Leadership & Management course, iLead, CoN Leadership, etc.) to reflect on their work and growth that has stemmed from the badge curriculum and experience as a nursing student. |
WBLI or CoN | 120 min |