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
- Fall: September 18, 2023–October 27, 2023
- Virtual Classroom for nurses: October 20, 2023
- Virtual Classroom for managers: September 29, 2023
- Winter: January 15, 2024–February 23, 2024
- Virtual Classroom for nurses: February 19, 2024
- Virtual Classroom for managers: January 26, 2024
- Spring: April 29, 2024–June 7, 2024
- Virtual Classroom for nurses: May 31, 2024
- Virtual Classroom for managers: May 10, 2024
Registration Deadlines
- Fall: September 1, 2023
- Winter: December 15, 2023
- Spring: April 12, 2024
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
| Course Completion Requirement | Nurse Responsibility | Manager Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Course Material | Complete course material, including discussion board posts | Complete Manager Course content; Support nurse's leadership development |
| Virtual Classroom Session | Attend session | Ensure nurse is able to attend session |
| Leadership Action Plan | Complete plan | Meet with nurse to supoprt development of plan |
| Course Checklist | Complete and submit checklist | Sign off on checklist |