After S.T.E.P. Up Events

At the conclusion of the Student Leadership Academy, students are expected to:

• gain an understanding of transformational leadership theory and its significance in developing their abilities as health care leaders
• learn to use the clinical nursing handbook in modifying behavior to reflect best practices in patient care and to further develop their professional identities as student nurses
• develop critical thinking skills by comparing useful vs. less useful information to solve problems
• build a sense of community through their minds, their hearts, their voices, and their ears to constructively engage and collaborate with one another
• examine their source of motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic) and how their decisions can impact their success
• learn to communicate effectively (verbal and nonverbal) to develop relationships, manage conflicts, and work across differences
• learn to exhibit ethical behavior, including a commitment to social justice, engaging in social responsibility, and serving as a positive change agent
• learn healthy coping mechanisms by creating effective, long-term strategies to deal with stressors associated with life responsibilities