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Scholars Academy 10 Years A Legacy of Transformation

Nurse Scholars Academy

10+ years | A legacy of transformation

The Kaiser Permanente Nurse Scholars Academy was born from a bold vision: To elevate nursing practice through academic advancement, leadership development, research, and the integration of Caring Science.

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August 28, 2026 to August 29, 2026

Learning that strengthens leadership, communication, and heart-centered care Through ground-based equine-assisted learning, participants are invited to slow down, engage in inward reflection, and develop self-awareness, coherence, and presence. Participants work alongside the horses as collaborative partners, receiving immediate, non-judgmental feedback that supports the development on intuition, reflective practice, and embodied awareness. [vcex_button url="https://scholarsacademy.kaiserpermanente.org/caringscience/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/EquuSatori-EAL-Nurses-Flyer.pdf" title="Visit Site" style="flat" align="left" color="black" size="small" target="self" rel="none"]Register Now[/vcex_button]

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August 31, 2026

In pursuit of its mission to cultivate nurse leaders and encourage lifelong learning, ACNL sponsors several scholarships. These include academic scholarships for nurse leaders engaged in research or pursuing graduate degrees; leadership scholarships for concentrated healthcare studies; and research scholarships for nursing practice advancements. To review eligibility requirements and apply, please use the button below. [vcex_button url="https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/3d9d46f2-5ee9-49ec-a880-c5d997783955" title="Visit Site" style="flat" align="left" color="black" size="small" target="self" rel="none"]Learn More[/vcex_button]    

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80 Years | A legacy of nursing excellence

Kaiser Permanente has more than a 80-year history of nursing excellence. Our nurses are pioneers, and believe in bold transformation of health care.

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10+ Years | A legacy of advancing nursing

The Nurse Scholars Academy is dedicated to advancing nursing excellence and leadership in pursuit of total health for our members and the communities we serve. Our programs are focused on the intersection between quality of care and patient outcomes, as well as on workforce readiness, nursing leadership development, professional practice, and the educational advancement of all registered nurses.

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