Maryland Nurse Residency Collaborative

LeadNursingForward.org aims to address the nursing and nurse educator shortage by providing Maryland with a "one-stop shop" where users can:

  • learn about the nurse educator role and find inspiration in educators’ stories
  • find programs to pursue an advanced degree in nursing and other relevant fields
  • search for open educator positions in schools of nursing, and hospitals and other healthcare organizations


Our Purpose

This website provides information to promote the education and development of the next generation of nursing professionals by:

  • increasing understanding about the nursing faculty and nurse educator shortage in Maryland
  • highlighting nursing programs at colleges and universities for aspiring nurses
  • helping nurses learn how to become a nursing faculty member or educator
  • raising awareness of job openings for nursing faculty and educators
  • sharing personal stories of what it means to be a nurse educator