Nurse Manager Institute
April 28-30, 2026 | Virtual | 16.5 Contact Hours
Practical Skills to Lead Teams, Manage Resources and Drive Outcomes
Master essential leadership skills, financial management and conflict resolution with this high-impact program designed for early-career and experienced nurse managers alike. The Nurse Manager Institute (NMI) is a comprehensive, three-day program designed to help nurses transition from clinician to leader with confidence.
Experience Nurse Manager Institute
Leadership Essentials
Focused nurse manager training covering essential leadership topics
Practical Application
Interactive learning with real-world application specific to health care
Supportive Environment
Safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment
Lasting Connections
Live coaching and networking with nurse managers nationwide
- Managing the business
- Upward and downward management
- Basics of budgeting
- Cultivating the leader within
- Confidently manage conflict
- Communicating effectively
- Embracing Nurse Manager Identities
- Early-career nurse managers with 1–3 years of experience
- Nurse managers looking to develop essential leadership skills and excel in nursing management
- Nurse managers looking to refresh and adapt to the evolving health care landscape
This three-day intensive program is designed for engagement including:
- Live discussions & breakout sessions: Learn by doing
- Real-world case studies: Immediate application to your nurse manager role
- Peer networking & best practice sharing: Connect with nurse managers nationwide
- Coaching & accountability partners: Continued growth beyond the program
Program Schedule
Join us April 28, 29, & 30 from 10:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m. CT
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The program offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 16.5 contact hours.
AONL is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 15740.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
AONL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in the program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, AONL will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 21 days in advance of the program. Contact AONL Education for questions.
CANCELLATION
A refund minus 20% will be granted to written requests received 14 days or more prior to the start date of the program. Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to aonleducation@aha.org. No refunds will be granted after that date. No refunds will be granted for no-shows. Registrants unable to attend may send a substitute. If the substitute is not an AONL member, the nonmember differential must be paid in advance or onsite. All fees are transferable to the substitute less a $25 transfer fee.