Develop your potential as an LPN leader
As the world of nursing evolves to accommodate care needs in supportive living, primary care networks, community and other continuing health care streams, there is a growing need for Licensed Practical Nurses to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. LPNs are asked to perform to full scope of practice that includes taking on supervisory and management roles within the healthcare team. Not only does this require clinical skills which show emotional intelligence, critical thinking aptitude, and a collaborative practice approach, but also the ability to successfully run the team under your supervision in collaboration with other managers, administrators, physicians and nurse practitioners.
This course, tailored specifically to the LPN scope of practice, will provide you with the resources you require to elevate your performance as a competent supervisor and an exceptional leader. It may also distinguish your resume from others when applying for positions. Whether you want to run a doctor’s office, a unit/neighborhood in a supportive living facility, or the whole facility with hundreds of employees, supervisory and leadership skills are the keys that open those doors for you.
*Please note, this course is currently on hold as we update our program design.
Course structure
The structure of this 12-week guided theory course is divided into 4 units which focus not only on developing leadership skills, but also how to supervise/manage the people on your team within the scope of practice for LPN’s.
The course begins with an introduction to leadership by exploring the main elements of a successful organization or business operation, including leadership and employee excellence, exceptional patient or client-centered experience, and customer service with sustainable results. We’ll focus on fundamental concepts in hiring, orientation and point-of-care training, communication, and care of your team. We investigate the differences between leadership, supervision and management. We’ll discuss the process of decision-making in a variety of leadership settings including development and strengthening of critical thinking skills. You will study the processes of leading independently, or without direct authority. We’ll also cover human resources and labour standards insights, managing/supervising groups and teams, and how to manage conflict resolution and performance improvement.
*Please note, this course is currently on hold as we update our program design.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to leadership
- Leadership and employee excellence
- Customer service
- Hiring, orientation and point-of-care training
- Communication and care of your team
- Differences between leadership, supervision and management
- Decision-making in leadership
- Critical thinking skills
- Human resources and labour standards
- Managing conflict resolution
- Performance improvement
*Please note, this course is currently on hold as we update our program design.
LPN Leadership Careers and Transfers
As an LPN leader you will be able to take on or enhance roles as an educator, supervisor or manager in a variety of nursing disciplines within your scope of practice. Nurse who would benefit from taking this course would be:
- LPNs in supportive living facilities
- LPN’s in clinic settings
- LPN management or supervisory roles
*Please note, this course is currently on hold as we update our program design.
