The CUNY Nurse Fellowship Academy (“the Academy”), trains and supports professional nurses through innovative education and workforce-based learning credentialing programs. The Academy aims to upskill nurses for clinical preceptor, educator, and leadership roles in NYC healthcare settings, with the goal of expanding professional credentialing programs to address targeted nursing workforce needs.

Key aspects of the Academy include:

• An evidence-based curriculum incorporating practice standards and core competencies
• Open enrollment for nurses with varying levels of education and experience
• Flexible participation supporting self-directed learning
• Diverse participant cohorts from various clinical backgrounds and healthcare settings
• Small cohort groups for enriched shared learning and practical application
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development

The Academy collaborates with healthcare industry partners to upskill registered and advanced practice nurses. The goal is to increase the number of nurse preceptors, educators, and leaders, supporting advancement to entry, mid-level, and high-skilled positions in NYC healthcare settings and across CUNY Nursing Programs.

Interested in enrolling the Academy? Learn more about each program cohort and apply today.

Enrollment is primarily facilitated by a health system. The provider organizations sponsor and recruit nursing staff into the credential programs. In addition, enrollment for fall 2024 is expanded to include eligible applicants through nursing professional associations, industry partners, CUNY nursing graduate students, and new adjunct or part-time faculty across CUNY nursing programs.

Program funding supports operational costs, access to faculty coaches, and professional development in preceptor, educator, and leadership roles. Employer sponsors are encouraged to cover staff costs for participation time (12-16 hours). The Academy is planning for paid participation models for those seeking a second credential (only one credential [entry or advanced]) and an expanded audience of participants in NYS and beyond.

For more information, contact the CUNY Nurse Fellowship Academy at NursingAcademy@sps.cuny.edu.

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