Comprehensive Curriculum

Learn about leadership, regulatory compliance, standards of care, and quality assurance tasks.

Expert Guidance

Gain insights from an experienced professional in the field.

Career Advancement

Take the next step in your nursing career by becoming a Director of Nursing.

About the Course

This course provides an overview of the key responsibilities and skills required for a Director of Nursing in a nursing home setting. It covers topics such as leadership, regulatory compliance, standards of care, and quality assurance tasks. This is the perfect opportunity for any post-acute nurse looking to transition into a leadership role  or a current Director of Nursing looking for ways to improve systems. Enroll now to unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

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Meet Your Instructor

Hello, I'm Stephanie Amick, a seasoned healthcare professional with years of experience in nursing leadership. I understand the challenges and rewards of working as a Director of Nursing and am excited to share my knowledge with you. My goal is to help you succeed in your career and become a confident and effective leader in the healthcare industry. I have a Master's Degree in Nursing Leadership and Management.  With more than 20 years of experience as a MDS Coordinator, Director of Nursing, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and Regional Nurse Consultant, I can offer support and resources for your journey.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 24 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to the Director of Nursing Role

    1. Role Overview Free preview
    2. Systems Overview Free preview
  2. 2

    Incidents and Accidents

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Fall and Non-Fall Incident Tracking

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      Example of Fall Risk Assessment to be completed routinely for every resident

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Examples of possible Fall- Incident Interventions

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      Incident and Investigation Forms- example

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Medication error and severity report- example

  3. 3

    Infection Control

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Infection Control/ Prevention Program

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Monthly Infection Control Log for QAPI

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Antibiotic Stewardship Core Elements

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Enhanced Barrier Precautions- CDC

  4. 4

    Skin Management and Pressure Ulcer Prevention

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Understanding Skin Health

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Skin Assessments

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Skin Management Program for QAPI

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Monthly Skin Audit Log

  5. 5

    Significant Weight Changes

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Significant Weight Changes

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Significant Weight Change Notification

  6. 6

    Overview: Each Quality Assurance System

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      QAPI for Directors of Nursing

  7. 7

    Director Tips

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Annual In-service list- Example

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Nurse Orientation

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      CNA Orientation Checklist

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Contacting the DON afterhours

  8. 8

    Survey: Help me, please

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Consistent Improvement

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      The End

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