This program is designed to equip registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in Georgia’s nursing centers with leadership knowledge, skills and systems thinking.
This program is designed to equip registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in Georgia’s nursing centers with leadership knowledge, skills, and systems thinking. It focuses on the unique demands of nursing center leadership: quality & safety, regulatory compliance, staffing & retention, communication, resident-centered care, and overall best practices.
Target Audience
DONs and aspiring nurse leaders within Georgia’s skilled nursing facilities
Mid-level nurses seeking to develop leadership capacity in long-term care
Nurses in long-term & post-acute care settings who want to lead teams and improve outcomes
Fees
GHCA Members Only
$250 per Member
Registration fee includes full access to training material and course recordings.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Gain confidence and competence in leadership roles within nursing centers.
Be better prepared to lead teams, manage workforce issues, and improve quality of care and resident outcomes.
Build a network of peer nurse leaders in long-term care for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
Demonstrate leadership behaviors that strengthen the center’s culture and performance metrics.
Course Structure
Regulatory Compliance & Survey Preparedness
Navigating the Survey Process: What Every DON Needs to Know
Always Ready: Daily to Quarterly Practices that Work
Mock Survey Mastery: Tips and Tools for Self-directed Survey Prep
Immediate Jeopardy and Deficiency Response: Writing Plans of Correction that Work
Clinical Systems & Documentation
Documentation Done Right: Best Practices for Nursing Homes
Medication Administration Oversight: Regulatory Requirements for Nursing Homes
Infection Control and Surveillance: Meeting Regulatory Standards in Nursing Homes
Skin Integrity & Pressure Injury Prevention in Nursing Homes
Falls Management & Prevention: Regulatory Requirements and Best Practices
Leadership, Staffing and Communication
Leadership in Action: Strengthening DON Skills in Delegation, Conflict Resolution, and Accountability
Hiring with Intention: Finding the Right People to Build the Right Culture
Time Management & Organization for Nurse Leaders
Stronger Together: Navigating the DON-Administrator Relationship
Specialized Topics
Managing Behavioral Health Needs: Regulatory Requirements and Best Practices
Format & Duration
The course is delivered virtually through a series of modules.
Duration: ~6.5 hours (no time limit to complete; it is encouraged to finish as quickly as possible).
Continuing education credit hours (CEUs) are awarded upon completion.
