The program seeks applications from outstanding nurses in executive roles from health services (including patient care service, integrated delivery systems, health plans, and other health organizations engaged in organizing and delivering health care), public/community health, and nursing education who, along with their employing institutions, are willing to make a three-year commitment to the program. The fellowships are intended to offer participating nurses the experiences, insights, competencies and skills necessary to achieve, or advance in executive leadership positions in a health care system undergoing unprecedented change.