The six-month Rise: Nurse Leader Mentorship Program is aligned to the AONL Nurse Leader Competencies and the Parkland Leadership Competencies to strengthen nurse leader effectiveness and accelerate career success.

Whether you are preparing for leadership, managing a team, or advancing your career, this program will help you build the skills, confidence, and connections you need to succeed.

Curious Minds. Connected Growth. Leaders Who Inspire.

The Parkland Nurse Leader Program is a thoughtfully designed six-month journey that connects nurse leaders across the organization in meaningful one-to-one mentoring relationships. More than just a development initiative, it is an opportunity to:

• Build authentic connections with fellow nurse leaders.

• Foster mutual learning and coaching.

• Grow both personally and professionally.

• Align your development with Parkland’s mission and leadership values.

Participants will have access to a curated, custom library of guided conversations designed specifically for Parkland nurse leaders. Leveraging Chronus’s Guided Conversations technology, this library provides structured discussion topics, reflection questions, and activities — helping participants move from learning to application in every mentoring session.

At its core, this program is about curiosity, connection, and growth. It encourages participants to explore new perspectives, challenge themselves, and live out the Parkland Leadership Competencies in everyday practice. Whether you’re serving as a mentor or mentee, the experience is designed to be enriching, empowering, and collaborative.

Take the next step in your leadership journey by joining the RISE: Nurse Leader Mentorship Program today!

Focus Areas for Leadership Growth

The Parkland Nurse Leader Program is built around core competency domains that are essential for effective nursing leadership. Each competency area is supported by guided conversations within Chronus, ensuring that every mentoring interaction is intentional, structured, and competency-driven.

• Leading People & Culture – Supporting, developing, and inspiring individuals and teams.

• Communication & Change Leadership – Communicating clearly and guiding others through transitions.

• Clinical and Professional Practice – Ensuring safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.

• Strategic & Systems-Level Leadership  – Thinking long-term, seeing the big picture, and making effective decisions.

• Business, Financial & Policy Acumen – Managing resources and navigating financial and regulatory environments.

• Evidence-Based Practice – Integrating the best available research and data into clinical and leadership decisions.

• Financial Management – Managing budgets, resources, and costs effectively to support both care delivery and organizational sustainability.

Through Mentoring, Participants Will:

• Build trusted, developmental relationships with peers and leaders.

• Expand their professional network and organizational visibility.

• Gain actionable leadership strategies for current and future roles.

• Strengthen skills across Parkland’s leadership competency domains.

• Apply structured learning using Chronus Guided Conversations built specifically for Parkland nurse leaders.

• Contribute to a culture of excellence, equity, and innovation at Parkland.