Mission

To equip aspiring, new, and seasoned nurse executives with personalized leadership development, a trusted community of peers and experts, and the practical tools needed to lead thriving teams, improve patient outcomes, and carry the profession’s legacy forward.

Vision

A healthcare system shaped by exceptional nurse leaders whose clarity, courage, and influence strengthen teams, transform care, and build healthier communities.

Who We Are

We are dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of leadership in nursing

Founded by seasoned nursing executives, we prepare current and future leaders to navigate a rapidly changing healthcare landscape with confidence, purpose, and resilience.

We focus on more than skills — we develop the values, judgment, and adaptability that define exceptional leadership. At a time when the profession faces unprecedented pressures, we provide a steady, supportive, and future-focused path for those stepping into, or stepping up within, executive roles.

Our approach is intentionally built on continuity. Each leadership cohort contributes to the Institute for several years — mentoring new leaders, sharing real-world insights, and ensuring that hard-earned wisdom is not lost, but passed forward.

This sustainable model strengthens the leadership pipeline, preserves institutional knowledge, and fosters a community where leaders support one another across generations.

Meet the Team

TNLI Leadership

Dr. Joyce Batcheller
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN
President, Co-Founder

Dr. Patricia (Pat) S. Yoder-Wise
RN, EdD, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAONL, FAAN
Vice President, Co-Founder


TNLI Board

Joy Parchment
PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Board Chair

Dr. Patricia (Pat) S. Yoder-Wise
RN, EdD, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAONL, FAAN
Vice President, Co-Founder

Barbara Cherry
R.N., DNSc, MBA, NEA-BC
Boardmember

Christine Burke
Boardmember


Program Faculty

Dr. Joyce Batcheller
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN
President

Dr. Patricia (Pat) S. Yoder-Wise
RN, EdD, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAONL, FAAN
Vice President

Dr. Sylvain (Syl) Trepanier
DNP, RN, CENP, FAAN, FAONL
Faculty

Dr. Barry Dornfeld
PhD
Faculty

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