Nurse Faculty Launchpad

The Nurse Faculty Launchpad is a comprehensive skills program designed to support nurses transitioning from clinical practice to academic teaching. Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and hands-on curriculum development, participants will gain the essential skills needed to excel as nurse educators in both classroom and clinical settings. This program equips nurses with evidence-based teaching strategies, assessment techniques, and faculty development insights to confidently step into the world of nursing education.

From Bedside to Classroom – Your Journey Begins Here

What you’ll get

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    Gain essential teaching skills to confidently educate nursing students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.

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    Develop competence in curriculum design and lesson planning to create engaging and competency-based nursing education.

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    Enhance your ability to assess and evaluate student learning outcomes using formative and summative assessment strategies.

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    Strengthen your professional identity as a nurse educator by understanding faculty roles, academic policies, and collegial relationships.

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    Master the integration of educational technology, LMS platforms, and simulation to support student learning and engagement.

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    Prepare for a successful transition into academia with mentorship, career guidance, and best practices for faculty advancement.

Nurse Faculty Launchpad 4C’s Framework

  • Community

    Engages in local to global health initiatives and prioritize the social determinants of health

  • Curriculum

    Provides the knowledge, skills, and practical tools necessary to excel in the academic setting

  • Career

    Advances faculty competence in the academic setting and encourage continuing education and professional development

  • College

    Promotes a culture of collaboration and service

What you’ll do?

Participant Commitments for the Nurse Faculty Launchpad

To ensure a successful and enriching experience in the Nurse Faculty Launchpad, participants are encouraged to engage in the following commitments fully:

  1. Attend the 3-Day Immersion Experience

    • Kickstart your faculty journey with an interactive immersion.

    • Engage in workshops, expert-led discussions, and peer networking.

  2. Commit to the 15-Week Program Timeline

    • Follow a structured curriculum designed to guide your transition into academia.

    • Actively participate in weekly learning activities, discussions, and reflections.

  3. Engage in a Mentorship Partnership

    • Benefit from guidance and support from an experienced nurse educator.

    • Foster a professional mentor-mentee relationship to navigate academic teaching.

  4. Dedicate 3-5 Hours Per Week for Readings & Assignments

    • Enhance learning through research-based readings, case studies, and teaching practice.

    • Develop essential faculty resources, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.

By fully engaging in these commitments, participants will maximize their learning experience and confidently transition into their role as nurse educators.

🚀 Nurse Faculty Launchpad

Elevate Your Teaching, Transform Your Career!

Are you ready to transition from clinical practice to academia with confidence? The Nurse Faculty Launchpad is designed to equip you with essential skills, strategies, and resources to succeed as a nurse educator.

✔ Learn evidence-based teaching strategies
✔ Engage in workshops & expert mentorship
✔ Develop course materials & interactive lesson plans
✔ Master student assessment & evaluation techniques
✔ Gain insider insights on faculty roles, tenure, and leadership

By the end of this program, you'll walk away with a structured, personalized resource to support your success in academia!

Your future as a nurse educator starts here! Join us and build the foundation for a thriving academic career.

📅 Limited spots will be available! Begins September 2025.

Scholarship Opportunities

At ANIEA, we believe that financial barriers should never prevent individuals from becoming empowered nurse educators. In alignment with our mission to promote equity and access in nursing education, we are proud to offer two fully funded scholarship seats for each cohort of the Faculty Launchpad Program.

These scholarship seats are reserved for:

  • A newly graduated (within two years) MSN-prepared nurse transitioning into academic roles

  • A nurse educator from an underrepresented background or underserved communities

  • Committed to pursuing or continuing a role in nursing education

By offering these seats, ANIEA actively works to uplift diverse voices, expand opportunity, and build a more inclusive nursing faculty pipeline.

Interested candidates will be asked to submit a short application detailing their background, goals, and how participation in the program will impact their career and community.

👉 Want to apply for a fully funded scholarship? See below for the application.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • This program is designed for nurses interested in transitioning into academia or new nursing faculty seeking to develop teaching skills, curriculum design expertise, and student engagement strategies for classroom and clinical instruction.

  • No, this program does not serve as preparation for the CNE certification. It provides foundational knowledge and skills in nursing education but does not replace formal certification or degree programs.

  • The program covers teaching and learning strategies, course development, student assessment and evaluation, technology integration, faculty roles and expectations, professionalism, and academic career advancement.

  • The program includes a 3-day virtual immersion sessions, interactive workshops, and mentorship opportunities. The subsequent weeks are a combination of virtual and asynchronous weekly modules.

  • CEU’s are currently in the qpplication phase. CEU’s are still being determined. This program is not a formal academic credential.

  • This program equips you with the skills, confidence, and resources needed to successfully transition into academia. It provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on experience in lesson planning, student engagement, and faculty responsibilities.

Faculty Development Program Disclaimer

The Faculty Development Program is designed to prepare nurses for academic roles by equipping them with the skills necessary for teaching, course development, and student engagement, essential for both classroom and clinical instruction.

This program does not replace a formal nursing degree program, such as a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education, nor does it serve as preparation for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam. Completion of this program does not grant eligibility or admission into a nursing degree program or any professional credentialing process.

Instead, this program provides participants with foundational knowledge and best practices in academic nursing to support a successful transition into nursing education. ANIEA recommends professional growth and continuing education.