Leadership for Nurses in Long Term Care

Credential Earned

Certificate of Completion

Length

  • Part time: 4 weeks for nurses, 2 weeks for managers

See  Plan of Study details for more information.

Delivery

  • Independent, online learning with a live classroom session

Dates

  • Spring: May 8, 2023–June 16, 2023
    • Virtual Classroom for nurses: June 9, 2023
    • Virtual Classroom for managers: May 19, 2023

Registration Deadlines

  • Spring: April 26, 2023

Overview

Leadership for Nurses in Long Term Care provides an opportunity for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to build knowledge of nursing leadership and practice skills virtually that can be applied in the LTC setting. Strong leadership in long term care positively impacts the work environment, teamwork, and resident experiences.

Nurses in the Leadership course will be supported by their supervising managers as they develop skills and knowledge. Managers will have access to the course content as well as the supporting Manager's Leadership Guide to allow them to support their staff.

Requirements

  • Frontline RN or LPN currently practicing in the long term care setting
  • Support from the nurse's supervising manager

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The Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers offers education programming designed to meet the needs of learners across the province and strengthen our health care system. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed programming that enables providers to develop and maintain foundational and specialty competencies.