Center for Nursing Leadership
College of Nursing
University of South Carolina

Mission statement

Develop and advance dynamic nurse leaders in all areas of practice.

Vision

Values

● Every nurse is a leader in her/his individual role

● Nurse leaders can transform the work place to provide a trusting, caring and nurturing environment for patients and the care givers. 

● Leaders and followers need each other; every team member’s contribution is necessary to achieve quality outcomes.

● Leaders’ attributes of courage, creativity and competency are valued.

Outcomes  

● Provide excellent educational opportunities for nurse leaders.

● Sponsor innovative forums on current and emerging issues in healthcare

● Promote strategies to improve recruitment and retention of nurses

● Serve as a resource center  

● Develop collaborative partnerships with other organizations

Programs

● Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Program for Nurse Executives

● Certificate Program for Mid-level Nurse Leaders

● Courses, workshops and seminars on current and future trends in healthcare 

● Annual Regional Summit on current and emerging healthcare issues

● Annual Viana McCown Lectureship on emerging health policy issues

● Consultation for Magnet Designation

● Custom designed educational programs and conference planning

● Opportunities for round table discussions

● Student Nurse Leadership Development Forum