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STN Nurse Leadership Institute – Fall 2025

STN is pleased to announce the return of the new Nurse Leadership Institute. This 12-week course is scheduled to being Monday, August 4th and run through Monday, October 27th.

STN's Nurse Leadership Institute offers opportunities for aspiring leaders in trauma care to learn and grow in their profession. The Leadership Institute directly supports and enhances the mission, vision and strategic plan of STN by addressing the specialized needs of a trauma leader.

Registration is OPEN NOW, and will be available through Friday, August 1st. There are a maximum of 35 seats, so register today to secure your spot in this exciting opportunity. The cost of the course is $300 for STN members and $425 for non-members. Non-members will receive a 1-year STN membership upon course completion.

The Leadership Institute is designed to equip trauma leaders with the tools needed to effectively lead from the bedside to the boardroom and beyond. This is a web-based course, utilizing experienced speakers, PowerPoint presentations, creative toolbox items and blogs, occurring over a 12-week period.

NOTE: Applicants must be comfortable navigating an online learning environment, have access to a computer that meets minimum browser requirements, and be prepared to actively participate each week to maintain momentum and successfully complete the course alongside their cohort.

This course will deliver leadership topics that will assist the trauma leader to grow both personally and professionally in their leadership role, including:

  • Communication and Relationship Management
  • Leadership
  • Finance
  • Professionalism
  • Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment
  • Business Skills and Knowledge

Moderators

All presentations will be pre-recorded for flexible, on-demand viewing. However, moderators will remain actively engaged with participants each week, offering interactive support and timely feedback throughout the course. Active participation in weekly discussions and completion of assessments is required in order to progress through the course. Course details, including content and deadlines, will be provided in advance to help you plan and manage your time effectively. Participants should anticipate a weekly commitment of approximately 2–3 hours.

IT Requirements

  • For PC-based participants: Internet Explorer 10.0 or above, latest version of Mozilla Firefox, or latest version of Google Chrome (JavaScript enabled). Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.
  • For Mac-based participants: Latest version of Safari, Firefox, or Google Chrome (JavaScript enabled). A cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection is necessary.

Responsibilities/Key Activities

  • Complete all modules recorded session and complete required after session learning activities (reading articles, discussion boards, application activities, assignments, etc.).
  • Commit to spending at least 2-3 hours per module, reading materials, preparing for sessions, viewing videos, and completing assignments.

Continuing Education Credit
The Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This program will provide 36.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education. All assignments and final evaluation must be completed to receive CNE for this program. No partial credit will be awarded.

The deadline to register is Friday, August 1, 2025
The course will begin on Monday, August 4, 2025

The registration fee is $300 for STN members and $425 for non-members. The non-member rate will include 1-year of membership to STN.