Nurse Leader Academy

Leadership Pillar

Speakers:

Lori Armstrong, DNP, RN, NEA-BC;
Pamela Spivey MSN, CCNS, RNC-NIC, RN-BC, CCFP;
Alexandria Combs, MSHS

Bundle Price: $506.25

Leadership Pillar Modules include:

inl-numbersTransformational Leadership: Your Leadership Matters

This module is the true foundation to your ongoing development and long-term success.  This module busts the myth that people are just “born leaders”.    The evidence is clear – there is an inseparable link between nurse leaders and patient, family outcomes and staff outcomes.  In this module, we’ll explore behaviors and evidence based practices that influence every area of a nurse leader’s responsibilities, including staff engagement, patient safety, patient and family experience and financial management.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 1.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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inl-numbersIntegrative Strategies for Rising Leaders

Being a new leader can be scary and far too often formal education does not prepare you for the realities of everyday leadership.  This module provides a road map for your initial leadership journey.  Whether you are a brand new leader or a leader who is starting a new role, completing this module will help you better connect with your team, co-workers, and discover the value of leader credibility.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 1.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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inl-numbersBuilding & Cultivating Resilience

As nurse leaders, we have a professional obligation to develop resilience in ourselves, the teams we supervise, and the organization. This module will review the concept of resilience, strategies to enhance individual and collective resilient practices and how a resilient leader can positively impact such metrics as reduced turnover, reduced cost, and improved quality outcomes.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 1.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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inl-numbersLeader Influence

Influence is key to successful leadership. To influence, a leader uses strategies or tactics, actual behaviors designed to change another person’s attitudes, beliefs, values, or actions. Discussed in this module is how to develop trusted relationships so you can strengthen and expand your influence to positively impact patient outcomes.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 1.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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inl-numbersEmotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a scientifically validated function of the human brain that helps us process and utilize emotional information. One of the most important applications of EI is helping leaders foster a workplace climate conducive to high performance. This module discusses how nurse leaders can build and enhance emotional Intelligence to make better decisions, engage and influence more effectively, and create the right climate for positive outcomes.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 1.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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inl-numbersLeadership Professional Development

As a nurse leader, you are intentional in cultivating your professional development, leading by example, and creating a positive and empowering culture that supports nursing excellence. In addition to your ongoing development, a vital obligation as a nurse leader is the development of future leaders. This module encompasses both areas of professional growth – yours and the staff you serve.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 2.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Art & Science of Communication

Communication is the glue that keeps the organization together and moving toward the desired goal. Nurse leaders need to be skilled at communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.  This module will highlight core tenets for communicating in direct, transparent, and authentic ways and also explore the impact effective communication has on patient outcomes.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 2.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Strategic Planning

Where are we going, what is our targeted direction?  As Warren Bennis states, “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”  Strategic planning starts with clarity of focus.  This module will explore the key elements of strategy, compare and contrast different models of strategic planning, and its application to nursing.  This module also highlights the internal and external factors within healthcare that influence and ultimately require considering a shift from strategic planning to strategic management.  

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 1.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Change Management

Why is change so challenging?  Change is emotional!  What does change management mean to you personally, as a nurse, as a leader?  Change management is an organized approach to managing organizational change and fueling change by engaging employees resulting in greater productivity.  In this module, we will explore the primary change management models, the three types of organizational change, and both recognize and honor the human side of change dynamics.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 2.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Beyond Care Coordination: Hardwiring Operational Excellence & Advancing Patient Centered Transformation

How do we balance standardization and personalization in pursuit of advancing beyond care coordination?  How do we hardwire for results with operational excellence?  This module grounds ourselves in the leadership required to ensure results.  We learn about the pivotal, inseparable link between quality/patient safety and operations.  Beyond Care Coordination also explores the three components of the model for providing extraordinary care coordination, how governance and high reliability can support your journey beyond care coordination, and how to best integrate change management principles into your operating strategy performance. 

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 1.5 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Innovation

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower”, Steve Jobs.  What is the imperative for innovation? Innovation requires a forward way of thinking, acting and most importantly a strong will to change. This module identifies the key themes for managing risk and building scale, learn about the three types of innovation, and learn the rationale and characteristics to cultivate intrapreneurship within your organization.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17509 for 1.0 Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Join us in this National Conversation! 3/7/24 at 12pm EST
Nurse Leader Development & Support: A Vital Imperative

Our free 1 hour webinar will explore the current sobering data, the urgency of the current state, and offer strategies to support these leaders who wield influence over patient outcomes, talent retention, and organizational financial health. We’ll tackle tough realities head-on and present effective solutions for issues such as nursing orientation, ongoing competency development, and the power of coaching.