Director of Nursing Training

3.5 Credit hours

This program offers the Director of Nursing and/ or the Assistant Director of Nursing in a nursing facility vital information related to their role.  Topics and critical issues include; understanding the role, leadership and management training, problem solving, care planning, staffing issues including levels of staffing, requirements and teamwork.  Documentation, regulations and survey are also included.  Classroom attendance is required.

Additional requirements:

• Must have a current active nursing license.
• Must be currently practicing nursing in a nursing facility.

Program objectives:

At the completion of the Director of Nursing training, the participant will be able to:

• Identify responsibilities required for the role of Director of Nursing;
• Identify areas of development that are essential for success as a Director of Nursing; and
• Develop skills of the nurse manager to administer the nursing department.

3900 NW 12th St Suite 100 Lincoln NE 68521
Phone: (402) 435-3551 Fax: (402) 475-6289

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