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The NLI was designed to build leadership capacity of Maryland nursing faculty and clinicians, facilitate partnerships for developing strategies that shape effective health care and prepare a nursing workforce to assume roles within systems.

Amy Bradley, a manager at 3E and the Joint Center; Mary Collins, a manager at 2E and Dialysis; and Shawne Davis, a manager at Patient Care Services completed the intensive program along with over 40 other nurse leaders across the state.

“It was reinvigorating,� said Collins, who has served on the UM SRH nursing team for nearly two decades. “When you’ve been doing your job for a long time, it’s easy to think, ‘We’ve got this’ — but this program helps you realize there’s always room to grow. This was about learning how to do what we do better.�

The program included one-on-one mentorship, monthly virtual leadership meetings and three in-person sessions, including a two-day intensive leadership training. Participants also completed a collaborative project addressing a specific health care issue or topic.

Danielle Wilson, senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Shore Regional Health, championed the program internally and encouraged her managers to apply.

“Investing in nursing leadership is investing in patient care,� Wilson said. “Nurse leaders have the opportunity and responsibility to continue to innovate and advance standards of care. We are grateful that three of our nurse managers had the opportunity to engage in this transformative initiative.�

For more information on the Nurse Leadership Institute, visit .