The NLN Foundation for Nursing Education is pleased to announce the fourth cycle of the NLN/Johnson & Johnson Faculty Leadership and Mentoring Program. The program pairs five early and mid-career faculty members with five NLN Academy of Nursing Education fellows who are recognized leaders in nursing education. Over a 12-month period, protégés and mentors will work together on individual leadership development as well as a group project to be presented at the 2011 NLN Education Summit in Orlando, Florida.

Protégés will be selected through a competitive application process.

Click here to access the Application Form.

The deadline for accepting applications is July 20, 2010.

Benefits to Protégés

	Year-round individual mentoring from an NLN Academy of Nursing Education fellow.
	Relationship-building with a cohort of like-minded professionals in nursing education.
	Recognition as an emerging leader in nursing education.
	Registration and basic travel expenses including airfare to attend three team meetings: New York City, October 2010; leadership conference or other meeting in early 2011; and NLN Education Summit in Orlando, September 2011.
	$1,000 stipend.

Responsibilities of Protégés

	Attend the three team meetings.
	Work with a mentor and team members to design and implement a plan for developing individual leadership.
	Work with team members to create a paper presentation focused on leadership in nursing education to be presented at the 2011 NLN Education Summit.
	Develop a method to maintain communication between protégés and mentors that allows for reflection and analysis of leadership experiences.
	Participate in group conference calls and e-communities as determined by the project director.