A new JHU
School of Nursing leadership mentoring program has been
created to combine the
best practices of business management and nursing
administration education.
The Executive Mentorship Program, established through
a gift from Maryann F. Fralic, a
professor in the Department of Health Systems and Outcomes,
offers exceptional Doctor of Nursing
Practice students financial support aimed at building a
yearlong relationship with executive mentors
from a variety of non-health care disciplines and
industries, including the worlds of business, finance,
entertainment, media, politics, government, science and
technology.
Each year, three students will receive up to $5,000 in
expense reimbursement to enable them
to experience mentorship opportunities that enhance their
expertise and understanding of the
techniques and tools of highly successful leaders. The
grants are intended to defray expenses that
normally would prohibit a student from taking advantage of
this type of opportunity, including travel,
lodging, conferences, books and conference calls.
"Linkages with distinguished mentors are the essence
of the program," Fralic said. "The learning
experiences derived from these relationships will guide
these emerging leaders in the development of
their own executive leadership skills and their future
career endeavors."
Students entering the second year of the DNP program
are eligible. Participants will be
selected based on their educational and professional
credentials and references. Each will have
demonstrated competency and accomplishment in his or her
chosen field of nursing. Additional
emphasis will be placed on the candidates' proposed
mentorship learning objectives and their ability to
work productively with a mentor.
For information about the submission process and
deadlines, go to:
www.son.jhmi.edu/dnp.