Leadership & Advocacy Academy - Application & Program Information

Legislative & Advocacy Academy Application 2024  Due by  Friday, May 31, 2024.

The Kentucky Nurses Association's “Leadership & Advocacy Academy” (LAA) is an immersive 16-week experience designed to increase nurses’ confidence and competence to influence legislation and healthcare policy through their roles as informed nurse leaders. To qualify, candidates must be KNA members or KNA Student Subscribers; preference will be given to post-licensure candidates.  Candidates must also submit two letters of recommendation, commit to fully complete both didactic and preceptorship requirements, provide transportation to Frankfort or other preceptorship sites and exhibit highly professional behavior and appearance as representatives of KNA. 

During the first six weeks, participants will complete digitally enhanced modules covering topics such as Leading with Emotional Intelligence, The Importance of Self-Reflection in Leadership, Advocacy 102, Priorities for Nurse Advocates and much more. Following completion of the didactic portion of the L & A Academy, participants will engage in an immersive two to three-day leader OR legislative internship which includes engagement with and mentorship from a legislative or healthcare leader.
 
The preceptorship will culminate in completion of an immersive project and presentation of outcomes demonstrating successful achievement of L & A Academy objectives which includes:
 
1. To provide the educational opportunity for Kentucky nurses to achieve personal and professional growth related to leadership and the legislative process;  
2. To engage nurses to take a seat as leaders in their area of expertise and
3. To engage nurses to become effective advocates for nurses and healthcare within the state of Kentucky. 
 
The KNA will award participants with an L & A Academy certificate following successful completion of the didactic and internship phases of the L & A Academy as evidence of this impressive professional achievement.  
 
TIMELINE:

• Applications and accompanying requested documents such as unofficial transcripts and resume/CV are due by  Friday, May 31, 2024.
• Applicants will be notified by Monday, July 15, 2024 of their acceptance into the academy.
• Legislative & Advocacy Academy Orientation will take place in early September; details TBD.