Vizient Transition to Nurse Leader Program

Expert guidance, tools and peer connections to help nurse leaders thrive in today’s complex care environment.

Empowering frontline leadership

The next evolution of nurse leadership begins here

Built on the foundation of the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™, the Transition to Nurse Leader Program strengthens leadership skills and boosts nurse leader engagement, performance and retention.

From strategic decision-making to staff well-being, the program helps create high-performing, resilient nursing teams across the continuum of care.

Source: Berlin, G., & Murphy, M. (2025, May 6). Nurse managers: The backbone of a strong nursing workforce. McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/nurse-managers-the-backbone-of-a-strong-nursing-workforce

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Early-tenure nurses interested in leadership; drops to 53% for midtenure nurses1

Key benefits

Advance your nurse leaders. Strengthen your organization.

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    Personalized development

    Tailored leadership plan aligned to goals

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    Expert-led learning

    Monthly sessions led by Vizient experts

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    Peer collaboration

    National network and mentorship opportunities

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    Real-world application

    Project work to drive measurable results

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    Exclusive resources

    Access to Vizient leadership tools

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    Long-term resilience

    Emphasis on well-being, fulfillment and retention

FAQs

Your questions answered

The Transition to Nurse Leader Program is distinctively designed to address the specific challenges nurse leaders face, such as high turnover and limited resources for leadership development. Unlike traditional trainings, this comprehensive program integrates mentorship from experienced leaders, national peer networking opportunities and structured activities that provide nurse leaders with the tools, confidence and strategic thinking needed to excel. It specifically enhances decision-making skills, fosters resilience and promotes the use of evidence-based leadership practices.

The Transition to Nurse Leader Program directly addresses key factors contributing to nurse leaders turnover—such as inadequate preparation and insufficient leadership resources—by providing a structured framework that strengthens leadership skills and professional confidence. The program's curriculum focuses on strategic decision-making, resilience strategies and performance improvement. By empowering nurse leaders, the program supports sustained nurse retention and promotes consistently high-quality patient care.

The Transition to Nurse Leader Program is designed for nursing professionals at all stages of their careers as they transition into a leader role, ensuring they acquire foundational leadership competencies. The program complements an organization's existing orientation, making it a versatile and strategic choice for nurse leader development.