Healthcare organizations are facing a leadership crisis as seasoned nurse managers retire post-COVID and clinical professionals step into leadership roles without the structured preparation they need. The result is burnout, role overload, and gaps in care quality. The Prolink Nurse Leader Academy was built to address this directly— grounded in the American Organization for Nursing Leadership's core competency framework and designed to serve both new and experienced nurse leaders through evidence-based curriculum and a measurable Learning Needs Assessment.
The results speak for themselves. At Kaleida Health in Buffalo, New York, 49 nurse leader graduates across two cohorts showed statistically significant gains in business and financial skills, a 95% retention rate during the program, and an estimated $50,000 value add to the health system over twelve months. Leaders of all experience levels found the Academy valuable for refreshing foundational knowledge and reflecting on their growth.
Download the full whitepaper to learn how the Prolink Nurse Leader Academy can support your organization's leadership pipeline.
Author:
Natalie Jones, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC
Senior Vice President of Clinical Practice & Innovation, Prolink
