Program Purpose
The Tennessee Nurses Foundation (TNF) Leadership Nursing Program is a grant program designed to enhance nursing leadership abilities by:
- Developing current and emerging professional nurse leaders from
across the state.
- Establishing a statewide network of nurse leaders.
- Expanding the nurse's knowledge of the community, focusing on
socio-cultural, economic, political, and ethical issues.
- Motivating nurses to serve as role models of increased involvement
in the community.
Eligibility Process
TNF recognizes that additional training may be required in order for nurses to participate in public policy development. This program provides an opportunity for RNs to choose a local, regional, state, or national program to develop these skills.
Participation is limited to Registered Nurses who are members of the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA). You must be practicing in Tennessee and demonstrating leadership qualities with a commitment to professional growth and a larger role of community leadership.
Grant Application Deadlines
The Board of Trustees of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation reviews grants twice each year. The deadline dates for submission of all materials is the last day of February and August each year. If you miss a deadline, your application will be reviewed after the next deadline date.
Your Responsibilities
Upon completion of the leadership program, you will be required to submit a:
- certificate of attendance
- written report on the program
to the Tennessee Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees, the Foundation's governing body. In addition, you may have the opportunity to make an oral presentation to the Board.
Please note that grant funding will be distributed to recipients upon completion of the program and receipt of all required documentation listed in the above responsibilities. No funds will be distributed to the recipient before the date of the program.