Education shapes clinical practice—but leadership shapes culture. This session examines the leadership role of the nurse professional development practitioner in correctional health care settings. Explore how lateral leadership, collaboration, and peer influence strengthen learning environments, improve interprofessional practice, and support better correctional health outcomes through education-driven leadership strategies.

Educational Objectives

• Examine the nursing professional development leader role
• List one application of a lateral leadership strategy
• Apply Kirkpatrick’s Model to evaluate leadership strategies

Level: Intermediate