RWHC is pleased to announce Year 10 of our LEADERSHIP RESIDENCY PROGRAM!
Support the transition of your new leaders as they step up to the challenges of managing, supervising and directing roles! This year-long, bi-monthly leadership residency brings together new health care leaders to expedite their success.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
RWHC Members may submit multiple applications. Class size is limited, so register early as the class will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Target Audience:
Novice leaders/supervisors/managers/directors/team leads/charge nurses with less than one year of experience in a leadership role. The commitment is for the full year of the program.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Your application starts with completion of our Leadership Residency Application.
Step 2: To understand your commitment to the program, the applicant’s supervisor and CEO must review the program commitments.
Step 3: Program facilitators will review all complete applications and send a residency acceptance determination no later than July 15, 2025.
Step 4: The registration fee will be billed to your organization once the application is accepted.
RWHC Member Fee:
$3,250 per participant
$2,850 per participant if three or more register from the same facility
Fee includes program handouts and refreshments.
The registration fee will be billed to your organization once the application is accepted. Cancellations received up to two weeks prior to the first session will receive a full refund, less a $500 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the program. Substitutions are accepted.
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Location and Dates:
The in-person modules will be held at the RWHC Office & Training Center in Sauk City
(directions to RWHC).
- Session 1: Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Session 2: Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12, 2025
- Session 3: Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February 13, 2026
- Session 4: Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10, 2026
- Session 5: Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, 2026
- Session 6: Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, 2026
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The first day of each session is held from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT,
and the second day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT. Click here for details of the program.
Instructors:
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Corrie Searles, MPT, is Leadership Development Educator at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. With her 20+ years of experience in leadership both in and out of health care, her past roles have included leadership for therapy teams in hospitals, long term care, outpatient, and home health, as well as Cardiac Rehab, Occupational Health, Fitness Centers, and Stress Testing. Corrie has extensive experience in continuous improvement methodology and a passion for leadership development training. She has a Master’s in Physical Therapy, a Certificate in Organizational Leadership, and a Certificate in Customer Service & Leadership training with Achieve Global. She is certified to teach Crucial Conversations through Vital Smarts in addition to being a certified coach for Shift Positive 360.
csearles@rwhc.com, 608-643-1057
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Cella Janisch-Hartline, RN, BSN, PCC Professional Certified Coach, is Nursing & Leadership Development Senior Manager at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Cella brings her experience from over 40 years in various rural healthcare leadership positions to her work as she combines her passion for nursing, leadership, coaching and teaching. Named the 2018 Outstanding Educator through the National Rural Health Association, she engages healthcare participants across the country with her humorous, action-oriented and compassionate approach. She writes a monthly blog Refueling Your Heart.
chartline@rwhc.com, 608-644-3235
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Erin Smital, RN, is Nursing Professional Development Educator, Nurse Residency Coordinator and Lean Residency Coordinator at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Along with being an RN, Erin brings forward years of experience in various leadership roles in and out of healthcare. In addition to developing and presenting numerous leadership and nursing focused workshops, she also provides training in de-escalation as a Certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor.
esmital@rwhc.com, 608-643-1066
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Sarah Ewers, BSN, RN, is Nursing Clinical Development Educator at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Sarah earned her Bachelor in Science of Nursing through Viterbo University and continues to hold herself accountable for multiple hours of continuing education. She brings a wealth of experience in providing quality care to patients in multiple settings including Intensive Care, Medical-Surgical, Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care. She has a fresh approach that participants can relate to and bring back to their work practice to implement and grow in their career.
sewers@rwhc.com, 608-644-3227
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Ronda Pennekamp, RN, BSN, is Nursing Clinical Development Educator at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Ronda infuses energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of her work with the RWHC team. With Bachelor’s degrees in both Education and Nursing, she brings a unique blend of knowledge and nursing hands-on experience in rural healthcare. Ronda’s passion for learning, growth, and encouraging others to embrace new challenges shines through in every workshop she leads, as well as every interaction she participates in. Her engaging, dynamic and approachable style, paired with her “teaching-first” mindset, creates an inspiring environment where participants feel empowered to grow and succeed.
rpennekamp@rwhc.com, 608-644-3232
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Please contact us with any questions at office@rwhc.com or 608-643-2343.
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