Sigma's Nursing Now Challenge

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What is the Nursing Now Challenge?

Sigma is launching the new cohort of the Nursing Now Challenge, an initiative that is part of the Nursing Now to champion leadership development opportunities for 100,000 nurses and midwives in more than 150 countries.

June 2021 marks a new beginning for the Nightingale Challenge as it becomes the Nursing Now Challenge, under the continued leadership of Professor Lisa Bayliss-Pratt at Coventry University, in partnership with The Burdett Trust for Nursing.

Interested in joining our next cohort?

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The Nursing Now Challenge will focus on the following objectives:

  • Grow and develop leadership skills 
  • Connect with experienced nurse leader mentors 
  • Network with other nurses globally 

Enrollment Fees:

  • There is no cost to participate in this program. It is free for Sigma members!      
    • Sigma membership must be maintained during the entire program.

Optional Opportunity:

  • As part of this program you may have the opportunity to attend an event at the United Nations in New York City, New York, USA. Participants will be responsible for all travel expenses, including but not limited to airfare, hotel, and dining expenses.

This program is open to any Sigma member. The educational content is geared towards early career nurses. Applicants should have an interest in further developing their leadership skills in their nursing practice.

As part of this program, you will get to participate in eight webinars on topics such as:

  • Mentorship
  • Personal branding and professional identity
  • Global leadership in a diverse world 

Participants will also have be given access to a selection of Sigma's online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) programs.

Will I get to go to the United Nations?

As a Nursing Now Challenge scholar, you may have the opportunity to visit the Day at the United Nations in New York City, New York, USA.

Will Sigma pay for me to go to UN?

No. All travel, lodging, and meal expenses will be the responsibility of the scholar.

Is a mentor required for the Nursing Now Challenge?

You will have the opportunity to match with a Sigma mentor as part of your participation in this challenge.

Will Sigma find a mentor for me?

Yes. Sigma will help you match with a mentor.