AP LEAP (Advanced Practice Leadership, Excellence, and Advancement Program)
AP LEAP Overview:
AP LEAP (Leadership, Excellence, and Advancement Program) will give you, the APN or PA in rural practice, an opportunity to grow as a leader in your organization. Through this 5- month learning experience, you will gain the confidence and skills needed to effectively manage the complexities of healthcare leadership, both now and in the future.
The AP LEAP curriculum is specifically designed for providers working in a rural health setting. Core program elements include:
- Didactic curriculum focusing on healthcare leadership, clinical practice, advanced practice advocacy, operations, finance, and practitioner well-being.
- Quality improvement project.
- Mentor pairing.
- Leadership book discussion.
Who should attend:
Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants from critical access hospitals and rural health clinics in Illinois who are looking to enhance their leadership skills.
What is the commitment:
AP LEAP is a 5-month program that combines in-person and zoom didactic sessions. The first session is September 11, 2024 and the closing on February 13, 2025 in Springfield, IL. Zoom sessions are held twice a month. Participants are asked to commit to attending all LEAP sessions, meet with their mentor, and develop a quality improvement project.
AP LEAP Curriculum
See the full agenda for AP LEAP here:
What is the cost?
Program cost is $1500.00 per person. Providers who work for an ICAHN member hospital are eligible for a $500.00 scholarship.
Contact and Credit Hours
Nurse Contact Hours offered for successful completion of each module. Approximately 19 contact hours for entire program. Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Physician Assistants- 16 credit hours applicable to SIU School of Medicine, DMSc program, a $11.000 savings. Reduces 37 credit hour degree to 21 credit hours.
How do I learn more?
View video below for an overview of the program.
